Roman Reigns says if he loses to CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 on Sunday, he does not belong in WWE anymore and his work is done.
In a video posted to WWE’s social media accounts, Reigns made the declaration ahead of his World Heavyweight Championship challenge against Punk in the Night Two main event.
“If I lose to CM Punk, I don’t belong in the WWE anymore. I think if I were to lose on Sunday, I’d say my work is done.”
His comments are already generating significant reaction online, with fans debating whether the statement is a storyline device or a genuine reflection of where Reigns stands heading into Sunday. PWInsider is reporting that their sources believe Reigns isn’t going anywhere.
Reigns challenges CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship in the Night Two main event of WrestleMania 42 on Sunday, April 19 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The first hour of Night Two airs on ESPN, with the full show streaming on the ESPN app through the Unlimited plan.
WrestleMania 42 Full Card
Night One — Saturday, April 18 (Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas)
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton
- Women’s World Championship: Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
- Women’s Tag Team Championship Fatal Four-Way: Lash Legend and Nia Jax (c) vs. The Bella Twins vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
- Seth Rollins vs. Gunther
- Six-Man Tag: IShowSpeed, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory vs. LA Knight and The Usos (ESPN 2 first hour)
- Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre in an Unsanctioned Match (ESPN 2 first hour)
Night Two — Sunday, April 19
- World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns
- WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
- United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
- Demon Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
- Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match: Penta (c) vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. Rusev vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio (ESPN first hour)
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar (ESPN first hour)
John Cena hosts WrestleMania 42. Both nights stream on the ESPN app through the Unlimited plan at plus.espn.com/wwe.
Roman Reigns says if he loses to CM Punk at WrestleMania on Sunday then he doesn’t belong in WWE anymore and his work is done.
“If I lose to CM Punk, I don’t belong in the WWE anymore. I think if I were to lose on Sunday, I’d say my work is done.” pic.twitter.com/KL8eXtmbPZ
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 17, 2026
