The WWE landscape is charged with speculation as Roman Reigns contract rumors and WWE Money in the Bank preparations take the spotlight ahead of the 2025 event. With backstage contract negotiations and shifting creative plans, fans and talent alike are facing a period of major uncertainty in the company.
Contract Negotiations and Roman Reigns’ Future
Discussion has intensified regarding the status of Roman Reigns’ reported $15 million deal, which previously included a mixture of base salary, merchandise royalties, premium live event shares, video game rights, and bonus payouts for Saudi-based events. With TKO taking a cost-conscious approach, insider reports suggest that Reigns, whose appearances have become increasingly part-time, is being offered a revised contract at a lower rate. Despite these talks, there is no indication that WWE intends to let Reigns go, but instead is focusing on renegotiating terms amid the changing financial dynamics triggered by recent business decisions, including WWE executive Nick Khan’s sale of $4 million in company stock.
Locker Room Concerns Amid Exits and Budget Moves
The departure of R-Truth has sent ripples through the WWE roster and affected overall morale. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reports that the uncertainty has led some superstars to hesitate on signing early contract extensions, wary of possible further cuts. These anxieties are a direct result of TKO’s recent budget-driven decisions, with contract talks and roster sizes now under intense scrutiny. In this atmosphere of change, the organization’s creative direction and future personnel plans remain unclear, leaving both fans and talent to wonder what shifts are on the horizon.
Unpredictable Builds for Money in the Bank 2025
As WWE Money in the Bank draws near, the company has yet to confirm official winners for the high-stakes matches. WrestleVotes cautioned viewers against buying into speculation about match outcomes, given how often creative decisions can shift even late in the process. Backstage, however, WWE has been actively planning future stories following Money in the Bank, with four names currently emerging as central figures: women’s division stars Rhea Ripley and Naomi, and men’s superstars Seth Rollins and Solo Sikoa. Still, last-minute rewrites remain common, and any plans could change as the big event approaches.
On today’s episode of WrestleVotes Radio (Ep. 38 — Stupendous, iykyk), we break down the internal favorites for both MITB matches, reaction to the recent releases, and how Mariah May’s future might take shape under the WWE umbrella.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) June 5, 2025
WrestleMania 42’s Las Vegas Location Sparks Debate
WWE is making arrangements to bring WrestleMania 42 back to Las Vegas. Internally, this decision has raised debate, particularly regarding event logistics. WWE delayed its announcement until it could secure the Las Vegas Convention Center, aiming to replicate last year’s format. The company passed on venues like Mandalay Bay, citing production concerns. While some fans question returning to the same city, WWE is carefully strategizing its public messaging to minimize criticism around the venue choice.
Misunderstandings Between WWE and The Rock Revealed
Additional backroom stories have emerged, including former NXT UK talent Wolfgang discussing a miscommunication involving The Rock’s planned WrestleMania 40 return. According to Wolfgang, The Rock assumed WWE would provide a private jet to transport him to Los Angeles for training with Gallus, while WWE expected him to arrange travel independently. Though the misunderstanding created some tension, it seems the issue stemmed from confusion rather than conflict between the involved parties.
What Lies Ahead for WWE and Its Superstars
With WWE Money in the Bank fast approaching, contract renegotiations, shifting creative plans, and roster changes define the current WWE atmosphere. As the company navigates financial realities and evolving storylines, the coming weeks are likely to deliver significant moments for superstars like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Solo Sikoa, Naomi, and others, as well as high-profile figures such as The Rock. Fans, insiders, and talent continue to monitor the landscape, anticipating how these developments will reshape WWE in 2025 and beyond.
