Roman Reigns Set for WrestleMania 43 Main Event Against Oba

Roman Reigns is reportedly being built toward a main event showdown with Oba Femi at WWE WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in April 2027. This long-term plan emerges as the reigning World Heavyweight Champion prepares for an immediate title defense against a surging new challenger.

Reigns puts his championship on the line this week against Penta on a special episode of Monday Night RAW at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on September 14. Penta earned this opportunity riding a wave of strong momentum and fan connection. While Reigns is heavily favored, having recently defeated top stars like CM Punk, Jacob Fatu, and Seth Rollins, the unique setting and Penta's status as arguably WWE's best luchador since Rey Mysterio create the potential for an upset. A title change would be a historic moment for the Mexican audience.

A new metric suggests a shift in WWE's star hierarchy. Recent YouTube statistics from August 2026 show that Oba Femi has surpassed Roman Reigns as the most-watched WWE superstar on the platform. This data point highlights Femi's rapid rise. Reigns, however, remains a massive draw. He occupied three of the top five most-watched WWE videos that same month, featuring his Bloodline faction's renewed feud with Seth Rollins and the shocking turn of Solo Sikoa siding with LA Knight against his family.

WWE Hall of Famer AJ Styles recently shared that he believed Roman Reigns did not like him when Styles first debuted in WWE in 2016. Speaking on his podcast, Styles said he got the impression Reigns viewed him as an outsider. "I think there was some like, 'Ah, freaking this guy.' I don't think Roman liked me in the beginning," Styles stated. He clarified this was only his perception. Their relationship changed after an intense rivalry for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship that year. Styles said that after their series of matches, Reigns gained trust in him.

• Reigns' next confirmed title defense is against Penta on the September 14 episode of RAW in Mexico City.
• Long-term creative plans point to a WrestleMania 43 main event against Oba Femi in April 2027, though this is not officially confirmed.
• Despite being passed in YouTube viewership by Femi, Reigns' content still dominates the platform's top rankings.
• Reports also indicate a potential match with LA Knight at the upcoming Money in the Bank event.

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