WWE plans Roman Reigns versus Oba Femi for WrestleMania 43 main event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:09 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
WWE is building toward a championship match between Roman Reigns and Oba Femi for the main event of WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that while the contest is the primary creative target, the booking remains subject to change based on potential injuries and logistical adjustments. WWE President Nick Khan recently stated that company leadership is currently managing creative directions for the event. Although speculation previously surfaced regarding a return for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, current reports suggest a full match for him is unlikely due to existing filming commitments. The proposed encounter follows momentum gained by Oba Femi after his success at the 2026 King of the Ring tournament and his high-profile victory over Brock Lesnar. WWE has scheduled watch parties and auxiliary programming for the weekend, though official dates for the two-day event have not been confirmed.
- •Roman Reigns and Oba Femi are the current intended main event pairing for WrestleMania 43.
- •Creative plans remain subject to change due to injury risks and scheduling.
- •Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unlikely to appear in a match because of filming commitments.
- •Oba Femi earned significant fan interest following his 2026 King of the Ring tournament win.
- •WWE is organizing two days of content and watch parties for the Riyadh event.
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — WWE have already decided their WrestleMania 43 main event and it’s huge
- 7:33 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage Report On Tentative Main Event For WWE WrestleMania 43 In Saudi Arabia
"We might only be in September but before we know it, WrestleMania will be around the corner. We can already see certain seeds being planted for big storylines and WWE will already have a plan and idea for how they want things to pan out in the build up to Mania.
"Dave Meltzer commented on the match currently believed to be the main event of WWE WrestleMania 43, pending injuries and creative changes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 10:09 PMWWE have already decided their WrestleMania 43 main event and it’s huge
We might only be in September but before we know it, WrestleMania will be around the corner. We can already see certain seeds being planted for big storylines and WWE will already have a plan and idea for how they want things to pan out in the build up to Mania.
- Wrestling IncSep 11, 2026, 7:33 PMBackstage Report On Tentative Main Event For WWE WrestleMania 43 In Saudi Arabia
Dave Meltzer commented on the match currently believed to be the main event of WWE WrestleMania 43, pending injuries and creative changes.
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