# ROWP Exclusive: Westside Gunn & Smoke DZA (Wrestlemaina 42)

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Podcast: [The Rap On Wrestling](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rap-on-wrestling-7231356)
Published: 2026-05-02T16:09:10+00:00
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## Resource

Westside Gunn and Smoke DZA break down the pivotal championship shifts and emotional moments from WrestleMania. The duo analyzes Roman Reigns' victory, the rise of women's wrestling, and the potential retirement of Brock Lesnar.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Roman Reigns' victory was a necessary restoration of the 'Face of the Company' without the Bloodline's interference
- Main idea: The current era of women's wrestling is at a peak, highlighted by Rhea Ripley's dominant performance
- Practical takeaway: The Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton match provided high suspense, though external elements like Pat McAfee impacted the flow
- Failure mode: The potential loss of Brock Lesnar's presence in the ring could leave a massive void in the heavyweight division
- Main idea: Sammy Guevara's recent character shift serves as a perfect catalyst for a long-term heel narrative

## Topics

WrestleMania, Roman Reigns, Westside Gunn, Smoke DZA, Brock Lesnar, Rhea Ripley, Professional Wrestling, WWE

## Chapters
- 0:00 — WrestleMania in Las Vegas: Westside Gunn and Smoke DZA introduce their presence at the WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas.
- 1:00 — The Return of the Tribal Chief: A discussion on Roman Reigns reclaiming his position and the quality of the main event matches.
- 2:00 — The Rise of Women's Wrestling: The duo shares their enthusiasm for the current state of the women's division and Rhea Ripley's championship win.
- 3:00 — Brock Lesnar and the Future of Heavyweights: Reflecting on Brock Lesnar's emotional exit and the possibility of a future return similar to The Undertaker.

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