Ranking Roman Reigns’ WWE WrestleMania Main Events

Unfortunately, Roman Reigns and The Undertaker’s battle in the main event of WrestleMania 33 fell way short of expectations. Their No Holds Barred match was lackluster, with the Demon of Death Valley way past his prime. The in-ring action was sluggish and shouldn’t have closed out WrestleMania.

Fans still detested Reigns at this stage of his career, and they were desperate for Undertaker to prevail. Nevertheless, a chorus of boos reverberated around the arena after Reigns handed Undertaker his second defeat at WrestleMania with his patented Spear. Afterward, Undertaker teased retirement by leaving his hat, trench coat, and gloves in the ring.

9. Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar – WrestleMania 38 Sunday

Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar’s main event at WrestleMania 38 on Sunday is one of the most important in WrestleMania history. Reigns’ Universal Championship and Lesnar’s WWE Championship were on the line in a Winner Takes All match to crown the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.

Reigns and Lesnar’s second one-on-one WrestleMania main event in five years was disappointing. Inevitably, Reigns registered another huge victory over Lesnar with a Spear to become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Ironically, Reigns’ fourth WWE Championship reign kick-started at AT&T Stadium, the venue of his third WWE Title win, six years prior.

8. Roman Reigns Vs. Triple H – WrestleMania 32

Triple H eliminated Roman Reigns en route to winning his 14th and final WWE world championship in the 2016 Royal Rumble match. It was obvious that Reigns and Triple H were going to headline WrestleMania 32 in one of the most boring main events in the history of WrestleMania. However, fans were still not on board with Reigns being shoved down their throats.

Boos rang out around AT&T Stadium, and despite the Cerebral Assassin being the heel, fans cheered when he had some offense. The Game attempted to nail Reigns with his trademark sledgehammer, but Reigns sidestepped, finishing off Triple H with a Spear to capture his third WWE Championship.

7. Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar – WrestleMania 34

For the fourth consecutive year, Roman Reigns featured in the main event of WrestleMania. Reigns challenged Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34. However, the WWE Universe didn’t care too much for Reigns, and he was beaten to a bloody pulp by the reigning Universal Champion.

“Boring” and “This is awful” were among the chants heard during the match. They slugged it out for almost 16 minutes, but Reigns’ resiliency was on show as he refused to stay down. However, six F5s were required for Lesnar to see off Reigns and continue his Universal Championship reign.

6. Roman Reigns & The Rock Vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins – WrestleMania 40 Saturday

A blockbuster tag team match closed out the first night of WrestleMania 40 weekend. The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and “The Final Boss” The Rock went head-to-head with Cody Rhodes and the World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. If Reigns and Rock prevail, Reigns and Cody’s match, 24 hours later, would be a Bloodline Rules match, but if they lose, the Bloodline is banned from ringside.

The in-ring action was hard-hitting, and the match spilled into the crowd. However, Reigns speared the Final Boss by accident. Nevertheless, Reigns and Rock regrouped with Rock picking up the win for Reigns and Rock after he covered the American Nightmare after executing the People’s Elbow.

5. Roman Reigns Vs. Edge Vs. Daniel Bryan – WrestleMania 37 Sunday

Roman Reigns’ hands were full in his Universal Championship title defense at WrestleMania 37. The 2021 men’s Royal Rumble winner, and WWE Hall of Famer Edge, alongside Daniel Bryan, were his challengers in a high-profile triple threat match. However, this was the first time that fans witnessed Reigns in the flesh in his new “Tribal Chief” gimmick because of COVID-19 regulations.

They hit a home run in an outstanding triple threat match. The pendulum swung several times with all three enjoying spells of dominance. Ultimately, Reigns retained the title and humiliated both men by stacking them, showcasing his dominance.

4. Roman Reigns Vs. Brock Lesnar Vs. Seth Rollins – WrestleMania 31

Roman Reigns won the 2015 Royal Rumble match, and not even an appearance from The Rock could save Reigns from receiving boos. The Big Dog challenged Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 31, and it’s arguably one of the best matches between Lesnar and Reigns. However, Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase to make it an impromptu triple threat match.

Rollins’ MITB cash-in was the first time that someone cashed in their Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania. However, Reigns once again failed to win a world championship. He took the pinfall loss as Seth Rollins nailed him with a Curb Stomp to win the WWE Championship in Reigns’ first WrestleMania main event.

3. Roman Reigns Vs. Cody Rhodes – WrestleMania 39 Sunday

Fans were hooked on Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes’ clash in the main event of WrestleMania 39 Sunday. The American Nightmare won the 2023 men’s Royal Rumble match, and many were convinced that he’d bring the curtain down on Reigns’ record-breaking Undisputed WWE Universal Championship reign. However, that failed to materialize.

Repeated outside interference from the Bloodline halted Rhodes’ quest to finish the story for a year. The storytelling was fantastic, but the Tribal Chief survived as he capitalized on a Samoan Spike delivered to Rhodes by his cousin Solo Sikoa, and Reigns executed the Spear to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

2. Roman Reigns Vs. Seth Rollins Vs. CM Punk – WrestleMania 41 Saturday

A blockbuster main event featuring former world champions Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk closed out night one of WrestleMania 41 weekend. All three men detested each other and were desperate to win. However, there was a caveat as WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman made his presence felt.

Reigns competed in his record 10th WrestleMania main event, which is a ridiculous achievement. They stole the show in one of the best WWE matches in 2025. Furthermore, Reigns was blindsided by his former Wiseman, Paul Heyman. Heyman nailed Reigns with a low block after doing the same to CM Punk, but Reigns’ rival, Seth Rollins, was the beneficiary as he formed an unlikely alliance with Heyman, and Rollins covered the Tribal Chief.

1. Roman Reigns Vs. Cody Rhodes – WrestleMania 40 Sunday

Cody Rhodes became the fourth man to win back-to-back men’s Royal Rumble matches in 2024. Inevitably, the American Nightmare chose to face Roman Reigns for the second consecutive year for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 40 Sunday. However, the deck was stacked against Rhodes, as it was a Bloodline Rules match, allowing the Bloodline to feature at ringside or interfere.

Rhodes knew it was now or never to finish the story. However, The Undertaker, The Rock, John Cena, and Seth Rollins made their presence felt by interfering. Furthermore, Reigns and Rhodes told an excellent story in an emotionally-feuled match. Ultimately, Rhodes ended Reigns’ record-breaking 1,316-day reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, finishing the story in style with multiple Cross Rhodes.