Early creative discussions for WrestleMania 43 reportedly include a potential clash between Oba Femi and Roman Reigns, as well as a dream match pitting CM Punk against Cody Rhodes, according to WrestleVotes on Fightful Select.
The report, first published by Fightful and corroborated by WrestleZone, states that these are preliminary talks rather than locked-in plans, meaning the eventual WrestleMania 43 card could look entirely different by the time the event arrives. Still, the names involved signal that WWE is already weighing some of its biggest possible attractions for the show.
A match between Oba Femi and Roman Reigns would represent a significant milestone for Femi, who has established himself as one of WWE’s most prominent rising stars. Pairing him with Reigns, one of the most decorated and bankable performers in modern WWE history, would be a clear signal of how highly the company regards Femi’s trajectory. For Reigns, it would continue a pattern of multi-generational matchups that have defined much of his run on WWE’s biggest stages.
The other pairing floated in the discussions, CM Punk against Cody Rhodes, would mark a long-anticipated showdown between two of the promotion’s most prominent main-event figures. Both performers have been central to WWE storylines in recent years, and a WrestleMania-stage encounter between them has been speculated about by fans for some time given their standing within the industry.
It is important to note what these reports do and do not establish. WrestleVotes’ sourcing, relayed through Fightful Select and reported on by WrestleZone, frames these as early-stage creative conversations. Neither outlet has indicated that matches have been finalized, that contracts or storylines have been set in motion, or that official announcements are imminent. WrestleMania creative plans are known to shift considerably between initial discussions and the actual show, so any of these pairings could be altered, swapped, or scrapped entirely as WWE’s writing team continues to build toward the event.
No further details, such as potential stipulations, surrounding storylines, or a timeline for when these matches might be confirmed, were included in the reporting. WWE has not issued any official statement regarding WrestleMania 43 match plans at this stage.
As with any early WrestleMania speculation, fans should treat these names as indicative of the company’s current thinking rather than finalized bouts. Further updates are expected as WWE’s creative team continues shaping the show in the months ahead.
