WWE Reportedly Has Backup Plan for Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 43

WWE is reportedly considering Oba Femi as a backup opponent for Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh if The Rock is unable to appear, according to reports from Self Made Pro. The company is said to be weighing scenarios that could see either Seth Rollins or Femi face Reigns at SummerSlam, with the other name potentially being saved for the Saudi Arabia Mania, though nothing has been confirmed.

The speculation follows months of storyline developments — including The Rock’s recent involvement in John Cena’s turn at Elimination Chamber 2025 and longstanding teases between Reigns and Femi since WrestleMania 42 — as well as Reigns’ Tribal Combat win over Jacob Fatu at Clash in Italy and a backstage stare-down with Cody Rhodes that could point toward further Saudi events. WWE appears to be mapping several contingency plans as it finalizes its big-match lineup for the international shows.

Originally reported by Wrestling Observer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwes-reported-plans-for-roman-reigns-at-wrestlemania-43/.