Roman Reigns has ruled over WWE with an iron fist, but WrestleMania is where legends rise and empires fall. With challengers looking to shake things up, the Tribal Chiefs’ reign has never been more vulnerable. From family feuds to long-awaited revenge there are many routes the company could take the “Tribal Chief” at WrestleMania 41.
From The Rock to CM Punk, there are many exciting opponent options for the former WWE Undisputed Champion. With all of that in mind, here are five men most likely to face Roman Reigns at the April mega event.
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5. The Rock: Generational War
After all the years of unity, the cracks are starting to show between Roman Reigns and The Rock. The Rock is a legend and a key figure in the Anoa’i family and could challenge Reigns for his self-proclaimed title at the Head of the Table. For Roman this wouldn’t be just an attack, it would be a declaration of war, and a battle for respect, legacy, and family dominance.
Their WrestleMania match would be more than a match; it would be a generational war. Family vs. family. Era vs. era. A fight that could forever change the pecking order of the Anoa’i dynasty and cement the real Head of the Table.
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4. Drew McIntyre: The Scottish Warrior’s Revenge
Drew McIntyre’s revenge is personal. Years of setbacks and Roman Reigns is the common denominator. The Scottish Warrior is done waiting. He’s been taking down the Bloodline—Sami Zayn, The Usos—and isolating Reigns and leaving him with nowhere to hide. The message is clear: McIntyre is after Reigns’ throne, not just revenge.
At WrestleMania, a brutal high-stakes battle could unfold where McIntyre will try to rewrite history and become the top dog, and Reigns will try to protect his dynasty. This match would be a reckoning that will decide who truly runs WWE. WrestleMania wouldn’t just be the end of their rivalry; it would decide who truly runs WWE.
3. Cody Rhodes: The Redemption Rematch
Cody Rhodes has been on a roll since dethroning Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, proving he’s the guy in WWE. But for Reigns, he didn’t just lose the title—it was about the aura of dominance he built over the years. Now he’s back for revenge ready to rewrite the ending and take back what he believes is rightfully his.
It wouldn’t just be another rematch—it would be for their legacy. Reigns may be questioning his spot in WWE while Rhodes is trying to prove he’s the best champion. More than just the title on the line, both would be fighting for their WWE legacy.
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2. Seth Rollins: Brothers Turned Rivals
As Reigns recovers from his injuries, the stage is set for a big WrestleMania match. Rollins can say Reigns lost his edge, that his dominance turned to complacency, and that the attack was a wake-up call. But for Reigns this is about proving he’s still the top dog in WWE and making Rollins’ betrayal personal. It’s a match years in the making.
Their Shield history, their different paths, and their personal and professional growth would all come to a head in what could be their biggest match ever. With trust, betrayal, and redemption on the table, this could be a huge battle.
1. CM Punk: The Rebel vs. The Chief
CM Punk’s shaking return has turned everything upside down, especially with his alliance with Paul Heyman and the original Bloodline. Punk would challenge Roman Reigns’ dominance and question his “Tribal Chief” status, setting up a battle of egos and legacies.
The war of words is already a must-see, but the WrestleMania showdown? That’s a dream match in the making. Plus Punk has a mysterious favor Heyman promised him before Survivor Series: WarGames. When he cashes it in, it could shake the Bloodline and change the WWE forever.
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