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WWE Discusses Reigns-Femi and Punk-Rhodes Matches for WrestleMania 43
WWE is discussing possible matches for WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia next April, though the dates have not been announced.
Early ideas include Roman Reigns facing rising WWE star Oba Femi, but that match is not confirmed.
A possible rematch between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes is also under discussion.
Punk beat Rhodes at SummerSlam in August, defending his title in their first singles match in 18 years.
WWE also hopes Rhea Ripley will be healthy and featured prominently after a torn meniscus sidelined her in June.
The match ideas could change, and WWE has not confirmed the card.
WWE is discussing a possible CM Punk-Cody Rhodes rematch for WrestleMania 43, according to reports cited by two outlets.
The potential match could be positioned as a main event, but it is not confirmed.
Punk defeated Rhodes at SummerSlam in August, defending his then-WWE title.
A possible Roman Reigns-Oba Femi match is also under discussion.
WWE hopes Rhea Ripley will be healthy and featured prominently, but her involvement is not confirmed.
WrestleMania 43 is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in April, with dates not yet announced.
- Who
- CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are being discussed as potential opponents. Roman Reigns, Oba Femi and Rhea Ripley are also mentioned in early plans.
- What
- WWE is reportedly considering a Punk-Rhodes rematch that could be a main event at WrestleMania 43. The match is not confirmed.
- When
- WrestleMania 43 is scheduled for April; exact dates have not been announced. The reports were published on October 16, 2026.
- Where
- WrestleMania 43 is set to take place in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Not stated
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Rhea Ripley suffered a torn meniscus that ended her second WWE Women’s title reign.
CM Punk defeated Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, defending his then-WWE title.
Reports said WWE was discussing potential WrestleMania 43 matches, including Punk vs. Rhodes.
WrestleMania 43 is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia; the dates have not been announced.
- Potential rematch
- CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes
- Previous match
- Punk defeated Rhodes at SummerSlam in August
- Other potential match
- Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi
- Venue
- Saudi Arabia
- Event timing
- April; exact dates not announced
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