WWE plans Roman Reigns versus Oba Femi for WrestleMania 43 main event

Wrestling Inc1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:33 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

WWE plans Roman Reigns versus Oba Femi for WrestleMania 43 main event
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 7:33 PMWrestling IncBackstage Report On Tentative Main Event For WWE WrestleMania 43 In Saudi Arabia
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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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