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Roman Reigns Still in Contention for World Title at WrestleMania 41

Following Roman Reigns' return to WWE, The Rock's proposal to Cody Rhodes on SmackDown creates potential pathway for former champion's title pursuit.

Leonardo Cunha
Roman Reigns Still in Contention for World Title at WrestleMania 41

The landscape surrounding the Undisputed WWE Championship took an unexpected turn on SmackDown when The Rock approached current champion Cody Rhodes with a provocative offer. The Final Boss suggested Rhodes “sell out his soul” and become “his champion,” creating ripples through WWE’s power structure that could directly impact Roman Reigns’ future championship aspirations.

This development adds a fascinating layer to Roman Reigns’ current situation, as The Original Tribal Chief has made his championship intentions clear since returning to WWE programming. Reigns has repeatedly stated his desire to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship that he lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40, establishing this as his primary motivation.

While The Rock’s offer appears directed specifically at Rhodes, the proposition creates an intriguing potential scenario where Roman Reigns could become unexpectedly involved. Should Rhodes reject The Final Boss’s offer as anticipated, The Rock might pivot toward aligning with Reigns instead, potentially positioning the former champion as his representative in the title picture.

Such an alliance would represent a dramatic shift in the WrestleMania landscape. The championship rivalry between Rhodes and Reigns has already produced two high-profile encounters at consecutive WrestleMania events, with each competitor securing one victory. Though conventional wisdom suggests WWE might explore fresh matchups rather than completing the trilogy at WrestleMania 41, The Rock’s involvement introduces a compelling narrative pathway that could justify revisiting this championship confrontation.

Reigns has maintained a notably limited presence on WWE programming in 2025, competing in just two matches since January and concluding his feud with Solo Sikoa during WWE’s Netflix premiere episode of RAW. This reduced schedule has left questions about Reigns’ WrestleMania 41 direction particularly open-ended, making the championship scenario increasingly plausible.

The interconnected dynamics between Rhodes, Reigns, and The Rock establish multiple potential outcomes for WWE’s championship picture heading toward WrestleMania 41. While Rhodes declining The Rock’s offer seems the most probable development, the subsequent direction remains uncertain. The possibility of The Rock recruiting Reigns to pursue the championship on his behalf would create a compelling extension of their existing storylines while positioning Reigns to potentially recapture the title he has openly targeted since his return.