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Reigns vs. Femi: Dream match or booking nightmare?
23 Sep
Summary
- Roman Reigns is reportedly set to defend his title at WrestleMania 43.
- Oba Femi opted out of a title match for a bout with Brock Lesnar.
- Raw's title picture is stalled, unlike SmackDown's dynamic scene.
WWE's anticipated WrestleMania 43 main event, a potential clash between Roman Reigns and Oba Femi, is drawing criticism for its theoretical booking. Reports suggest Reigns, the current World Heavyweight Champion, is expected to hold the title until April 2026, dropping it to Femi at WrestleMania.
This long-term strategy has reportedly led to Femi forgoing his King of the Ring earned title match at SummerSlam to face Brock Lesnar instead, indicating a belief that the Reigns-Femi bout is too significant for any event prior to WrestleMania.
However, this approach is criticized for creating a stagnant situation on Raw, where challengers like Penta and LA Knight have recently failed to secure surprising title victories against Reigns. This contrasts with SmackDown's vibrant championship scene, where Sami Zayn's WWE Championship has seen multiple changes and contenders.
The current booking philosophy on Raw appears to be a holding pattern, primarily focused on building towards an eventual Reigns-Femi encounter, neglecting immediate excitement and unpredictability.
