Seth Rollins Weighs In on Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk WrestleMania Main Event

Rollins reflects on the significance of the world heavyweight title match headlining WWE's biggest event.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:39pm

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In a recent interview, WWE superstar Seth Rollins shared his thoughts on Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk being the main event of WrestleMania 42. Rollins expressed pride that the world heavyweight championship will be featured in the marquee match, noting that the title was initially dismissed by some as a "second-tier" belt. He also acknowledged the irony of his longtime rival CM Punk challenging for the title in the main event.

Why it matters

Rollins' comments provide insight into the behind-the-scenes dynamics and rivalries within WWE. The world heavyweight title match being positioned as the main event of WrestleMania represents a shift in the company's priorities and a validation of the championship's importance.

The details

In the interview, Rollins said he felt it was crucial for the world heavyweight title to be represented weekly on the Raw brand, allowing new stars to be elevated. He criticized Reigns' part-time schedule, arguing the title should not be "monopolized" by a performer who is not there consistently. Rollins also admitted it is "bittersweet" that his rival CM Punk, not himself, will be challenging Reigns for the title in the WrestleMania main event.

  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 5-6, 2026.

The players

Seth Rollins

A top WWE superstar and former world champion who has had a long-running rivalry with both Roman Reigns and CM Punk.

Roman Reigns

The current WWE world heavyweight champion and one of the company's biggest stars, known for his part-time schedule.

CM Punk

A former WWE champion who left the company in 2014 but has recently returned and will challenge Reigns for the world title at WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“I'm extremely proud that in all likelihood the world heavyweight championship is going to be featured as the main event Night Two of WrestleMania, which in my opinion is the true main event of WrestleMania.”

— Seth Rollins

“Roman talked down about it as if it were a second-tier title when it was introduced, and so did a lot of other people. 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.”

— Seth Rollins

“It is bittersweet that I'm not the one taking it into the main event of WrestleMania. It's actually my most-hated rival, CM Punk, against Roman Reigns. The irony is not lost on me.”

— Seth Rollins

What’s next

Fans will have to tune in to WrestleMania 42 on April 5-6, 2026 to see if Roman Reigns can defend his world heavyweight title against CM Punk in the main event.

The takeaway

Seth Rollins' comments highlight the complex dynamics and rivalries within WWE, as well as the company's evolving priorities in positioning its world heavyweight championship. The main event match at WrestleMania 42 promises to be a highly anticipated clash between two of the company's biggest stars.