Roman Reigns Eyes Hollywood Future After Retaining WWE Title at Money in the Bank

Roman Reigns remains WWE's undisputed champion and its most outspoken star, successfully defending his World Heavyweight Championship while openly plotting his next moves both inside and outside the ring. His victory at Money in the Bank 2026 in New Orleans solidified his reign, but the chatter surrounding his future is louder than ever, from Hollywood ambitions to a major WrestleMania showdown.

Reigns Retains Title and Declares Himself the GOAT

Reigns opened the Money in the Bank premium live event on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center, defeating a game LA Knight to retain his championship. After a competitive match where Knight came close to victory on multiple occasions, Reigns sealed the win with a spear. Not content with just the win, Reigns took to social media with a bold proclamation. "Maybe I'm delusional," he said. "Maybe I believe my sh*t too much. But can't nobody touch me. I'm the greatest of all time baby. Now go b*tch about that." The statement reinforces his 'Tribal Chief' persona as the top star in the industry.

A WrestleMania Showdown with Oba Femi is Brewing

The victory did not come without a new challenge immediately emerging. On the event's post-show, rising star Oba Femi delivered a direct message to the champion, stating, "Tribal Chief. No more running. It's about that time." While this sparked speculation of an imminent title match, the long-term plan remains for a blockbuster encounter at WrestleMania 43. According to industry reporting, Femi's fiery promo was a reaction to the hot crowd, but the creative direction is firmly set on building to that match as the potential Sunday night main event. WWE President Nick Khan has indicated key WrestleMania creative is already locked in, barring injury.

Reigns Plans Creative Expansion Beyond WWE

Fresh from the premiere of the Street Fighter movie where he plays Akuma, Reigns is looking ahead. In an interview with ExtraTV, he expressed a strong desire to explore opportunities beyond the wrestling ring. "Wrestling is a rough way of earning a living and I want to continue to explore these performing arts, these tools that I've sharpened and learned over the years," Reigns explained. He emphasized that his family is his top priority and expressed gratitude to WWE for supporting him earlier in his career, but made it clear he is ready for new creative challenges. This signals a potential shift towards a more selective in-ring schedule as he pursues acting and other entertainment projects.

The WWE Locker Room's Gaming Culture

During the same red-carpet interview, Reigns shed light on a modern change in wrestler lifestyles. He noted that video games have become a huge part of the WWE locker room, serving as a positive alternative to the extracurricular activities wrestlers were known for in past eras. "The video games have definitely allowed the guys to stay in and not go and explore the towns too much," Reigns said, acknowledging he's not very good at them nowadays. This shift reflects a broader cultural change within the industry towards healthier off-duty habits.

In a lighter moment from the Street Fighter promo tour, Reigns was asked which of his former bosses would be best equipped for a video game-style fight. After some thought, he gave the nod to Triple H. "Well, I'll go with Triple H right now," Reigns said. "I think, you know, there's a bunch of good bosses that I've had over the years. But he probably is the most equipped physically to handle a Street Fighter type of fight."

• KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Roman Reigns successfully defended the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against LA Knight at Money in the Bank on July 11, 2026.
• The long-term plan is for Reigns to defend his title against Oba Femi in the main event of WrestleMania 43.
• Reigns is actively pursuing Hollywood opportunities following his role as Akuma in the Street Fighter movie.
• He credits video games with providing a positive alternative to traditional wrestler downtime.