Roman Reigns Extends WrestleMania Main Event Record

The 'Tribal Chief' to headline WWE's biggest show for the 11th time

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:24am

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Roman Reigns will compete in his 11th WrestleMania main event this year, extending his own record as he faces longtime rival CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship. Reigns has an impressive 9-4 overall record at the annual event, cementing his status as one of WWE's all-time greats.

Why it matters

Reigns' continued dominance in the WrestleMania main event highlights his unparalleled star power and ability to draw the biggest crowds for WWE's marquee event. As the face of the company, his presence in the main event is a testament to his sustained excellence over the past decade.

The details

Reigns will be making his 11th appearance in the WrestleMania main event, the most in WWE history. He has a 6-4 record in those marquee matches, including two straight losses. Overall, Reigns has competed in 14 WrestleMania matches, winning 9 of them.

  • Reigns will face CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
  • This will mark the sixth straight year Reigns has been in the WrestleMania main event picture.

The players

Roman Reigns

The 'Tribal Chief' and one of WWE's biggest superstars, Reigns has cemented his legacy as a WrestleMania main event mainstay.

CM Punk

A former WWE Champion and one of Reigns' biggest rivals, Punk will challenge Reigns for the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 42.

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What they’re saying

“Roman Reigns has become synonymous with WrestleMania. His ability to deliver in the biggest moments is unparalleled.”

— Triple H, WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy & Development

“I've been waiting for this match with Reigns for a long time. I'm going to take that title from him at WrestleMania.”

— CM Punk

What’s next

Reigns and Punk's WrestleMania match will be the culmination of their long-running feud, with the winner walking away as the new World Heavyweight Champion.

The takeaway

Roman Reigns' continued dominance in the WrestleMania main event cements his status as one of the greatest superstars in WWE history. His ability to consistently draw the biggest crowds and deliver in the biggest moments makes him a must-see attraction for WWE fans.