Seth Rollins Proud of World Heavyweight Title Headlining WrestleMania

Rollins says the title match is the 'true main event' despite not defending it himself

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Seth Rollins expressed pride that the World Heavyweight Championship match will likely headline Night Two of WrestleMania, calling it the 'true main event.' He criticized Roman Reigns and others for previously downplaying the title's importance, arguing it needs consistent representation on Raw to help elevate new stars. While Rollins is not defending the title himself, he acknowledged the 'bittersweet' irony of his 'most-hated rival, CM Punk,' challenging Reigns for the championship.

Why it matters

The World Heavyweight Championship has historically been one of WWE's top prizes, but its status has been in flux since being reintroduced in 2023. Rollins' comments highlight the title's renewed significance and the importance of having a world title that is prominently featured on a weekly TV show like Raw.

The details

Rollins praised the decision to have the World Heavyweight Championship match headline WrestleMania, saying it will allow new stars to be created on the Raw brand. He criticized Roman Reigns and others for previously dismissing the title's importance, arguing it needs consistent representation. While Rollins is not defending the title himself, he acknowledged the 'bittersweet' irony of his 'most-hated rival, CM Punk,' challenging Reigns for the championship.

  • The World Heavyweight Championship was reintroduced in 2023.

The players

Seth Rollins

A top WWE superstar who is the current holder of the World Heavyweight Championship.

Roman Reigns

A top WWE superstar who Rollins has criticized for downplaying the importance of the World Heavyweight title.

CM Punk

A former WWE superstar who is Rollins' 'most-hated rival' and is challenging Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania.

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What they’re saying

“I felt it was extremely important that our world championship wasn't monopolized by a guy who wasn't going to be there enough to help elevate the talent with that title – and that's Roman. He took the part-time schedule and he's earned that right.”

— Seth Rollins

“On the other hand, we needed a world championship that was going to be represented every week on the Raw brand, one that would allow new stars to be created. So I'm very proud that that belt will be in the main event of WrestleMania.”

— Seth Rollins

“It's actually my most-hated rival, CM Punk, against Roman Reigns. The irony is not lost on me.”

— Seth Rollins

What’s next

The World Heavyweight Championship match between CM Punk and Roman Reigns will headline Night Two of WrestleMania on April 6, 2026.

The takeaway

Rollins' comments highlight the renewed importance of the World Heavyweight Championship in WWE, which has struggled to establish a clear hierarchy among its top titles in recent years. The decision to feature the title match as the WrestleMania main event suggests WWE is committed to elevating the championship and creating new stars around it.