Roman Reigns Sets TV Schedule Ahead of WrestleMania 42

WWE superstar to appear on 5 episodes of Raw leading up to title match

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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WWE superstar Roman Reigns has announced his upcoming TV schedule as he prepares to challenge for the world heavyweight championship at WrestleMania 42. Reigns, who won the men's Royal Rumble match last month, will appear on 5 episodes of Monday Night Raw between March and April before his title match at WrestleMania in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Reigns is one of WWE's top stars, and his appearances on Raw leading up to WrestleMania will build anticipation and hype for his marquee title match at the company's biggest annual event. Fans will be eager to see how Reigns' storyline unfolds in the weeks before WrestleMania.

The details

Reigns is scheduled to appear on the March 2, March 16, March 23, March 30, and April 13 episodes of Monday Night Raw. His WrestleMania 42 title match will take place on either April 18 or April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Reigns chose to challenge for the world heavyweight championship, currently held by CM Punk, after winning the Royal Rumble. However, Punk must first defeat Finn Balor at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view if he wants to face Reigns at WrestleMania.

  • Reigns won the men's Royal Rumble match in January 2026.
  • Reigns will appear on WWE Raw on March 2, March 16, March 23, March 30, and April 13.
  • WrestleMania 42 will take place on either April 18 or April 19, 2026.

The players

Roman Reigns

A top WWE superstar who won the 2026 men's Royal Rumble match, earning him a world heavyweight championship match at WrestleMania 42.

CM Punk

The current WWE world heavyweight champion, who must first defeat Finn Balor at Elimination Chamber if he wants to face Reigns at WrestleMania 42.

Finn Balor

A WWE superstar who will challenge CM Punk for the world heavyweight championship at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

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What’s next

Reigns will appear on 5 episodes of WWE Raw in the lead-up to WrestleMania 42, where he will challenge the winner of the Elimination Chamber match between CM Punk and Finn Balor for the world heavyweight championship.

The takeaway

Roman Reigns' upcoming TV schedule and title match at WrestleMania 42 are highly anticipated by WWE fans, as the company's top superstar looks to capture the world heavyweight championship at its biggest annual event.