Internal Reports: Roman Reigns vs Oba Femi Rumored WM43 Main Event
WWE has begun preliminary creative discussions for WrestleMania 43, with internal reports indicating a potential main event featuring WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and 2026 King of the Ring winner Oba Femi. The marquee event is expected to take place on April 10 and 11, 2027, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the first time the company’s largest premium live event will be held in the country.
While WWE has not officially announced the dates, the promotion remains firm in its stance to host the event in Saudi Arabia despite the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis. Early planning for the card suggests that the Reigns vs. Femi clash is gaining internal traction as a leading possibility for the show’s headlining match.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes Could Face Each Other
Beyond the rumored main event, sources indicate that former world champions CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are expected to hold significant roles. There is speculation that the two could face each other in a rematch of their SummerSlam encounter, positioning the bout as another top attraction for the event.
On the women’s side, WWE reportedly intends to make Rhea Ripley a major focal point of WrestleMania 43. This is contingent upon her medical clearance to return to action following a knee injury sustained at WWE Clash in Italy in late May.
Saudi Organizers Want The Rock to Appear in Riyadh
The decision to move the event to Riyadh follows reports that Saudi Arabian organizers have expressed a desire to see The Rock appear at the show. The Rock most recently competed in WWE at WrestleMania 40 in 2024.
WWE is also preparing for the Crown Jewel event scheduled for November in Saudi Arabia. Despite the long-term planning for WrestleMania 43, reports suggest that the promotion does not currently view the announcement of the WrestleMania dates as a priority.
Status of Creative Plans
Internal sources emphasize that these early discussions are not finalized and that creative directions may change significantly before 2027. Current insights regarding the potential matchups between Reigns and Femi, as well as Punk and Rhodes, are based on preliminary reports and Fightful Select sources rather than confirmed company mandates.