The build-up to Roman Reigns WrestleMania 42 is intensifying, as legends and top stars like Cody Rhodes, The Rock, and Roman Reigns find themselves at the center of major match speculation. With the 2026 Royal Rumble set for January 31 in Saudi Arabia, WWE fans are eager to see which stars will headline the landmark WrestleMania event.
This year’s Road to WrestleMania officially kicks off at the Royal Rumble, with both the men’s and women’s Rumble winners earning coveted title shots at The Grandest Stage of Them All. Anticipation is high not only for surprises at the Rumble but also for the main event bookings that will shape WrestleMania 42, one of WWE’s most-watched spectacles held on a global stage.
Major Matches Pitched by Konnan for WrestleMania 42
On a recent episode of Keepin’ It 100, wrestling legend Konnan weighed in with his bold WrestleMania 42 predictions. He explicitly backed a long-awaited clash between Roman Reigns and The Rock, a match that has been discussed for years but repeatedly delayed due to scheduling issues. Konnan also delivered a surprise, hoping to see Cody Rhodes take on Logan Paul, who remains one of WWE’s biggest celebrity draws.
“I’m still sticking to a Roman-Rock WrestleMania. And maybe Paul-Cody,”
Konnan said. – Konnan, AAA legend
The prospect of Roman Reigns vs. The Rock first emerged ahead of WrestleMania 39, only to fall through due to commitments on The Rock’s end. The idea resurfaced for WrestleMania 40, though passionate reactions from WWE fans kept Cody Rhodes in the mix, preventing The Rock and Reigns from going head-to-head yet again. Meanwhile, Logan Paul’s influence as a crossover star continues to pull more eyes to the WWE product.
Disco Inferno Hopes for a Cody Rhodes–CM Punk Showdown
Konnan’s co-host Glenn Gilbertti, known to fans as Disco Inferno, shared his own WrestleMania wishlist. He favored a main event tussle featuring Cody Rhodes and CM Punk, spotlighting both superstars’ microphone skills and entertainment value for WWE television.
“I’m thinking Cody-Punk. Yeah, that’s a good call. The best TV would be Cody and Punk. The buildup for that, because they’re both very strong in the mic with each other, that’d be good TV,”
Disco said. – Glenn Gilbertti (Disco Inferno), Podcaster & Wrestling Personality
This combination offers a fresh matchup for WrestleMania 42, especially after last year’s criticized storylines involving stars like Travis Scott. With Triple H at the creative helm, fans hope for a compelling card and improved main event narrative execution this time.
Anticipated Impact and What to Expect Next
The dialogue surrounding Roman Reigns WrestleMania 42 signals heightened expectations for blockbuster encounters and new rivalries. Debate continues over whether The Rock will finally return for a face-off with Reigns or if WWE will spotlight emerging duels such as Cody Rhodes battling either CM Punk or Logan Paul. The choices made at the Royal Rumble will ultimately set the course for WWE’s biggest event of 2026, and fans worldwide are waiting to see how the Road to WrestleMania unfolds in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
