— The countdown to WWE’s premier event, WrestleMania, is now less than three months away. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent appearance and his subsequent reference to Universal Champion Roman Reigns have injected uncertainty into the main event title match.
— According to last week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Reigns vs. Rock showdown is emerging as the favored choice to headline day two of WrestleMania, marking a match that has been a topic of discussion for years but has never materialized. Although strongly rumored for last year’s WrestleMania in Los Angeles, Johnson declined the opportunity, citing insufficient time to prepare for a main event-caliber match. This decision ultimately paved the way for Cody Rhodes to step in.
— While everyone involved remains tight-lipped, the prevailing consensus suggests that Johnson’s “head of the table” comment and WWE’s subsequent follow-up on SmackDown indicate plans for the match to take place. With WrestleMania as the likely venue, there’s also speculation about the possibility of the event happening in Perth, Australia, at Elimination Chamber or even at the next Saudi Arabia show. The latter scenario becomes more plausible if the Saudi government is willing to offer a substantial bonus to facilitate the match. Considering Rhodes was initially slated for a match against Reigns, WWE might opt for that bout and schedule Reigns vs. Rock on separate nights during WrestleMania.