The OTC Roman Reigns has been out of action since a massive loss at Survivor Series: WarGames. However, with the Road to WrestleMania ahead of us, the star is expected to make his return and once again get back to the top of the entire industry.
While fans have been predicting the best outcomes for Reigns once he returns, there has been online chatter about the OTC nearing his retirement. The former Undisputed WWE Champion has been a part-time star for years now, but the speculations of him leaving the boots in the ring very soon have been growing every day.
While fans have been concerned about Reigns’ early retirement, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful shut down all the speculations in his recent update. The veteran journalist revealed that there were no plans for the OTC to retire, putting to rest speculation that has been a major talking point among fans around the world. Time will now tell what Reigns has planned for his in-ring future.
What’s next for Roman Reigns in WWE?
It surprises me that so many people don’t want Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns III at WrestleMania 42.
I am actively looking forward to this match.
This is a magical pairing. pic.twitter.com/AJscCgGXCS
— Finesse (@ProWFinesse) December 29, 2025
Along with rumours of his retirement, rumours of Reigns facing his arch-opponent Cody Rhodes once again in the main event of WrestleMania have been making quite the rounds on the internet. While an official update has not yet been shared, the match was teased at Survivor Series: WarGames and could end up being the main event yet again.
While Roman Reigns has been out of action lately, his return and winning the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble match could end up being the perfect path for a potential showdown between the two top faces of WWE. Fans will now have to wait and see what the company has planned for both stars at WrestleMania.
