WWE appears to have no immediate plans for Roman Reigns to participate in the upcoming Elimination Chamber event. The Tribal Chief’s last in-ring appearance was at the Royal Rumble, where he successfully defended his championship in a Fatal Four-Way match against LA Knight, AJ Styles, and Randy Orton.
Despite not being officially advertised for Elimination Chamber, speculation arose among fans regarding a potential showdown between Reigns and Cody Rhodes at the Premium Live Event. This speculation gained traction after Rhodes made a surprising announcement on SmackDown, revealing that he would not be challenging Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
An update from Xero News addressed the fans’ inquiries about Reigns’ status for Elimination Chamber and whether it would serve as a precursor to a clash with Cody Rhodes before a rumored bout with The Rock at WrestleMania. The report indicates that, as of now, the company has not included Reigns in the plans for the upcoming Premium Live Event.
Following the Royal Rumble, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins confronted Cody Rhodes on RAW, suggesting that Rhodes challenge him instead of Reigns at WrestleMania 40. While Rhodes did not provide an immediate response, his decision not to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania strongly hinted at a potential showdown with Rollins at the Showcase of the Immortals.
The history between Rollins and The American Nightmare includes three matches since Rhodes’ return to WWE in 2022, all of which ended in Rhodes’ favor.
If a clash with Rollins materializes at WrestleMania, it would mark the fourth encounter between the two, adding an intriguing layer to their ongoing rivalry. The unfolding narrative surrounding Rhodes, Reigns, and Rollins continues to captivate fans, with uncertainty shrouding the specific directions WWE will take in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40.
