Roman Reigns vs. Triple H? Backstage Power Struggle Reportedly Shakes Up WrestleMania 42 Plans
As WrestleMania 42 inches closer, Roman Reigns has once again become the biggest name in WWE — but not for what’s happening on screen. Behind the scenes, his role in the company’s grandest event is reportedly at the center of a growing creative disagreement involving Triple H.
According to recent backstage chatter, the tension has nothing to do with storyline drama and everything to do with long-term vision. The debate is said to revolve around how Reigns should be positioned during WrestleMania season, and more importantly, who ultimately has the final say in shaping the main event picture.
A report from Slice Wrestling, echoed by multiple wrestling outlets, suggests that early WrestleMania plans once leaned toward another Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes showdown. The idea was to complete a blockbuster trilogy — a safe, proven option many assumed would headline the show. However, those plans appear to have hit a wall.
Why WWE Changed Course on Reigns
Triple H, who now leads WWE’s creative direction, reportedly wasn’t convinced that revisiting the same matchup yet again was the right move. The belief backstage is that WrestleMania 42 needs a fresh hook rather than relying on a feud fans have already seen play out on the biggest stages.
That decision has temporarily pushed Reigns away from the WWE Championship scene, a move that has raised eyebrows across the fanbase. For a superstar long considered untouchable during WrestleMania season, his current absence from the title picture feels intentional — and strategic.
Meanwhile, WWE has shifted focus elsewhere. Cody Rhodes’ rivalry with Drew McIntyre has reignited after McIntyre captured the WWE Championship in a violent Three Stages of Hell match earlier this month. Jacob Fatu’s involvement in that bout only added more chaos, creating multiple new directions for WrestleMania and making the title landscape far less predictable.
The Big Question Heading Into WrestleMania 42
With creative plans clearly evolving, all eyes are now on Roman Reigns’ return. He’s expected to resurface around the Royal Rumble, a period when WWE traditionally finalizes its WrestleMania blueprint. Whether that leads him back into the championship hunt or toward an entirely different marquee feud remains the biggest unanswered question.
One thing is certain: if these reports are accurate, the road to WrestleMania 42 isn’t just being shaped in the ring — it’s being fought over behind the scenes as well.
