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Roman Reigns Details Retirement Plans as WrestleMania 41 Approaches

The WWE icon confirms his contract ends after WrestleMania 42, with plans to transition into acting and reduce in-ring appearances.

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John Cena (left) walks out of the ring as Cody Rhodes talks to him during WWE Raw at The O2 Arena on March 31, 2025 in London, England. The two stars will main event WrestleMania 41.
John Cena during the Men’s Royal Rumble match during the WWE Royal Rumble at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 21, 2025

Overview

  • Roman Reigns will face CM Punk and Seth Rollins in a triple-threat main event at WrestleMania 41, set for April 19–20, 2025, in Las Vegas.
  • Reigns has revealed his current WWE contract expires in 2026, with intentions to retire from wrestling within one to two years after its conclusion.
  • The superstar plans to pursue a selective acting career, citing Quentin Tarantino's deliberate approach as his inspiration for choosing projects.
  • Seth Rollins has expressed interest in a potential MMA fight against CM Punk, contingent on UFC President Dana White's approval, leveraging the WWE and UFC's corporate connection under TKO.
  • Reigns' recent political disclosure, including support for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, has divided fans as he nears the end of his wrestling career.