Roman Reigns’ path as WWE World Heavyweight Champion following WrestleMania 42 is starting to take shape, with two major names expected to be part of his upcoming programs.
According to Bodyslam, both GUNTHER and Oba Femi are being lined up as key opponents for Reigns after his victory over CM Punk. The report reflects internal discussions about building the next phase of WWE’s main event scene around Reigns.
Separately, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that a potential feud between Reigns and GUNTHER has been discussed internally as a major program.
The groundwork for both rivalries was established during WrestleMania weekend. Femi directly called out Reigns during the post-show after his dominant win over Brock Lesnar. Reigns responded by telling Femi to prove himself over the summer before stepping up to face him.
GUNTHER, meanwhile, strengthened his position by defeating Seth Rollins on WrestleMania 42 Saturday, keeping him firmly in the main event picture.
However, according to WrestlingAttitude.com, the situation involving Femi is accurate, but the timing of that feud is expected to come later in the year, possibly after SummerSlam 2026. Early interaction between the two could take place at Survivor Series, with a full match being considered for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia.
Reigns also addressed criticism about his schedule during the WrestleMania post-show, stating that he plans to be active throughout the summer. He confirmed he would appear on tonight’s WWE RAW in Las Vegas, signaling a more consistent presence moving forward.
If that schedule holds, it would support back-to-back high-profile programs with GUNTHER and Femi, positioning Reigns at the center of WWE’s top storylines in the months ahead.
However, according to our sources, neither Oba Femi nor GUNTHER is expected to be Roman Reigns’ immediate opponent. According to our sources, Reigns’ next opponent is gonna be Jacob Fatu.
Backstage News on Roman Reigns’ Next Feud Following WrestleMania 42
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