Ranking Roman Reigns’ 10 WrestleMania main events
Roman Reigns is a cornerstone of the WWE and an unquestioned future Hall of Famer. His wrestling legacy is filled with basic matches, lasting reminiscences and historic accomplishments, together with his document of competing in probably the most WrestleMania main events.
At WrestleMania XL in 2024Reigns took half in main events each nights. While that is notable by itself, it was at that occasion that Reigns tied Hulk Hogan for many WrestleMania main occasion matches together with his eighth on Night 1, then surpassed him together with his ninth on Night 2. In 2025, I’ve added one other to his résumé.
Reigns will problem CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 Night 2 on April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the World Heavyweight championship in his eleventh WrestleMania main occasion.
We rank Reigns’ 10 WrestleMania main events, lowest to highest.
10. WrestleMania 38 (Night 2) vs. Brock Lesnar
Year: 2022 | Result: Roman Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar
It was a “Winner Take All” main event between WWE champion Lesnar and Universal champion Reigns. While Lesnar and Reigns have clear in-ring chemistry, there have been a few points with this match.
First, it was the third WrestleMania main occasion between the 2. Sure, Reigns and Lesnar are two titans of the enterprise, however at this level, it was truthful to assume that followers may need needed a contemporary pairing.
Secondly, the match lasted simply upwards of 12 minutes — hardly sufficient time for a WrestleMania main occasion with the stakes this excessive.
Was the match dangerous? I would not go that far. But it was a rivalry with too many prior WrestleMania chapters and a match that by no means actually received going.
9. WrestleMania 33 vs. The Undertaker
Year: 2013 | Result: Roman Reigns defeated The Undertaker
Seven of Reigns’ 10 WrestleMania main occasion matches had championship gold on the road. His bout in opposition to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33 didn’t, but it was arguably extra vital on the time.
After Reigns won This No Holds Barred bout, The Undertaker left his gloves, coat and hat within the ring, signaling an in-ring retirement. While that did not find yourself being the case, it resonated in entrance of the followers at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
As for the match, the timing was off. Despite some hiccups, although, there have been some robust spots, together with a Reigns spear of The Undertaker by the announcers’ desk. However, the match was extra in regards to the passing of the torch to Reigns.
8. WrestleMania 34 vs. Brock Lesnar
Year: 2018 | Result: Brock Lesnar defeated Roman Reigns
The response from the New Orleans crowd would have you ever consider this was a poor match. It wasn’t the very best showdown between Reigns and Lesnar (extra on that under), however it was higher than their future WrestleMania 38 collision.
The jeers doubtless stemmed from this being Reigns’ fourth straight WrestleMania main occasion, with followers on the lookout for new faces within the highlight. There had been additionally rumors that Lesnar can be leaving the corporate to return to the UFC.
The in-ring action was solid — stiff strikes, blood, dramatic close to falls and loads of depth. While it could not have been a spectacular main occasion for the 12 months’s greatest present, the match nonetheless delivered.
7. WrestleMania 32 vs. Triple H
Year: 2016 | Result: Roman Reigns defeats Triple H
Similar to the WrestleMania 34 headliner, this match held up regardless of the response from followers at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Reigns nonetheless hadn’t linked with the viewers as a babyface, so Triple H drew cheers because the heel, and Reigns did not get the specified response when he gained the WWE championship.
It wasn’t show-stealinghowever Reigns, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon instructed a compelling story of Reigns searching for revenge in opposition to WWE’s authority determine in a stable match.
6. WrestleMania XL (Night 1) with The Rock vs. Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes
Year: 2024 | Result: The Rock and Roman Reigns defeated Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes
Both WrestleMania XL main events, every that includes Reigns and Rhodes, hit the mark. Night One noticed Reigns team up with The Rock and battle Rollins and Rhodes, which tied in properly to the Night 2 main occasion, a one-on-one match between Reigns and Rhodes. Since Reigns and Rock gained the tag match, Night Two was a Bloodline Rules match (basically no disqualification), which favored Reigns.
One might interpret this match as an introduction to the Night 2 main occasion, however by itself, this was an excellent tag workforce match with large star energy.
The solely disadvantage was that the match lasted almost 45 minutes — however the again half of the match, particularly, was participating.
5. WrestleMania 39 (Night 2) vs. Cody Rhodes
Year: 2023 | Result: Roman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes
The WrestleMania 39 main event was constructed round Rhodes “finishing the story” and profitable the WWE championship for the primary time. Reigns, who had been champion for almost 1,000 days at this level, was the proper impediment.
It was a compelling chapter within the Reigns-Rhodes rivalry and Rhodes’ ascension to the highest of the WWE mountaintop — and that is what it was: a chapter. Reigns gained this match, which arrange a rematch the next 12 months at WrestleMania XL.
On its personal, this was a gem of a main occasion. The Bloodline was red-hot and Rhodes’ recognition was hovering. While the conclusion of the match (Reigns profitable by way of Solo Sikoa interference) may very well be seen as anticlimactic, that was the purpose. It was a storyline designed to hold the WWE by the following 12 months.
4. WrestleMania 31 vs. Brock Lesnar (and Seth Rollins)
Year: 2015 | Result: Seth Rollins defeated Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns
Of the three WrestleMania main events between Reigns and Lesnar, this one was the strongest effort. It was a brand new matchup on the time — the primary Reigns vs. Lesnar bout — and in addition marked Reigns’ first WrestleMania main occasion.
Most of the match was a one-on-one contest, successfully telling the story of Reigns’ potential to resist a basic Lesnar onslaught. At one level, Reigns smiled as an act of defiance. It was a well-crafted state of affairs that was about to be taken up a notch.
About quarter-hour into the match, Seth Rollins’ music hit and he sprinted to the ring. He has cashed in his Money within the Bank contract, turning this main occasion right into a triple risk. He ended up pinning Reigns in an final result that broadcaster Michael Cole referred to as “the heist of the century.”
3. WrestleMania 37 (Night 2) vs. Edge and Daniel Bryan
Year: 2021 | Result: Roman Reigns defeated Edge and Daniel Bryan
WrestleMania 37 marked the return of a dwell viewers following the COVID-19 pandemic that noticed WrestleMania 36 happen in an empty Orlando area. This present was a celebration of kinds, and each nights had been capped off with large main events.
Night 2 noticed Reigns defend his Universal championship in opposition to the 2021 Royal Rumble winner Edge and Daniel Bryan in a triple-threat match. Edge discovered himself again in a WrestleMania main occasion for the primary time since WrestleMania 24, whereas Bryan did so for the primary time since WrestleMania XXX. Even WrestleMania main occasion mainstay Reigns hadn’t headlined in two years.
The match supplied a singular dynamic with an intriguing conflict of kinds. The finish consequence was a memorable match that additional solidified Reigns because the face of the WWE.
2. WrestleMania XL (Night 2) vs. Cody Rhodes
Year: 2024 | Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns
Following the profitable tag workforce main occasion that includes Reigns and Rhodes the evening earlier than, Night 2 of WrestleMania XL completed it. It was an important match in Rhodes’ profession, and Reigns’ 1,316-day championship reign was on the road.
Paired with the excessive stakes, two of WWE’s finest in-ring abilities created one of the memorable matches in WrestleMania historical past. Sure, the theaters had been at a premium with The Rock, John Cena, Seth Rollins and even The Undertaker making appearances, however the leisure worth was epic.
After the superior 30-plus-minute battle and after arising quick the 12 months earlier than, Rhodes lastly completed the story and gained the WWE Universal championship.
1. WrestleMania 41 (Night 1) vs. CM Punk and Seth Rollins
Year: 2025 | Result: Seth Rollins defeated Roman Reigns and CM Punk
As we have seen, Reigns has constructed a formidable record of WrestleMania main events, (*10*) was the top.
The construct to Reigns vs. Rollins vs. CM Punk was orchestrated by one particular person: Paul Heyman. That connection was the heartbeat of the story heading into the match and it was instructed to perfection.
Would Heyman align himself with Punk, his longtime pal, or proceed his partnership with Reigns? Heyman turned on each and fashioned a brand new affiliation with Rollins, who got here out on high because the fascinating plot performed out.
Along with the drama got here a splendidly labored match that stole the present and cemented Reigns because the king of WrestleMania main events.
