Roman Reigns remains a dominant force in WWE as he gears up for his next major event, putting to rest recent Roman Reigns WWE retirement rumors. After winning the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia, Reigns secured a spot in the WrestleMania 42 main event in Las Vegas, continuing his pursuit of the World Heavyweight Championship.
Reigns Targets WrestleMania Main Event with CM Punk
The night following his Royal Rumble victory, Roman Reigns chose CM Punk over Drew McIntyre as his opponent for WrestleMania 42, setting the stage for another high-profile clash. As the leader of the Bloodline faction and Head of the Table, Reigns aims to capture the World Heavyweight Championship and prove himself as the Best in the World during WWE’s biggest show.
Retirement Reports Proven False by Trusted Sources
Speculation about the tribal chief stepping away from in-ring competition surfaced on social media, spreading rumors of Roman Reigns’ potential retirement. However, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful dismissed these claims during the latest Debunkathon segment, confirming that Reigns will remain active in WWE’s top storylines and matches.
CM Punk and Roman Reigns Intensify Their Rivalry on RAW
The March 2 episode of WWE RAW saw tensions escalate between CM Punk and Roman Reigns in a confrontational segment that raised the stakes for their WrestleMania encounter. Punk’s threat to “bury” Reigns beside his late father, Sika Anoa’i, added a deeply personal edge to their feud.
Bubba Ray Dudley discussed the situation on the Busted Open podcast, suggesting that Reigns might retaliate by targeting Punk’s late dog, Larry. He stated,
“Punk went too far with Roman last night. ‘I’m going to bury you next to your dead father.’ You know what the consequences are going to be now? What do you think Roman is going to hit Punk with next time they talk? … Larry would be the obvious one to go after.”
Bubba Ray Dudley, Wrestling Commentator
Larry, a beloved rescue dog who had previously appeared on WWE programming and was linked to the rivalry between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, passed away late last year. With their match officially set, Punk and Reigns have yet to engage in a physical confrontation, leaving fans to wonder how far the feud will escalate before WrestleMania.
What Lies Ahead for Roman Reigns and WWE’s Biggest Event
As Roman Reigns prepares for his 11th WrestleMania main event, the debunking of retirement rumors solidifies his status as a central figure in WWE’s landscape. The buildup to WrestleMania 42 is intensifying, with personal animosities between Reigns and CM Punk adding emotional weight to their upcoming showdown. The outcome could influence future storylines and shift WWE’s championship scene as the company continues to build toward its marquee event.
Roman Reigns update via Fightful pic.twitter.com/MScLtdmItP
— Happylopho (@_romandis1) March 5, 2026
WWE just dropped Roman Reigns’ schedule for RAW on the road to WrestleMania 42.
• March 2 – Indianapolis, IN
• March 16 – San Antonio, TX
• March 23 – Boston, MA
• March 30 – New York, NY
• April 13 – Sacramento, CAFULL TIME CHIEF 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DHyeCZqHw5
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) February 9, 2026
