With WrestleMania 41 just a month away, the card is taking shape. Cody Rhodes is all but guaranteed to face John Cena in the main event of Night Two, but the headliner for Night One remains up in the air. A much-discussed Triple Threat Match pitting Roman Reigns against Seth “Freakin” Rollins and CM Punk is a leading candidate to close the first night of The Show of Shows. Yet, despite its potential to be a WrestleMania classic, here are three reasons why it shouldn’t take the main event slot on Night One.
#3. A Non-Title Main Event Risks Undermining the World Heavyweight Championship and Royal Rumble
Traditionally, the Royal Rumble winner earns a WrestleMania main event spot. This year’s surprise victor, Jey Uso, shocked fans and promptly challenged Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at The Grandest Stage of Them All. The match is set for WrestleMania 41, but WWE has struggled to build the feud into a marquee-level program worthy of closing the night.
Even so, making Jey Uso vs. Gunther the Night One main event makes sense. A victory for Uso would ignite an explosive crowd reaction, providing a triumphant close to the evening. Plus, having the World Heavyweight Championship match headline would elevate the title’s prestige. By contrast, slotting a non-title Triple Threat after the championship bout risks diminishing both the belt’s value and the Royal Rumble’s significance as a launching pad to the top.
#2. Night One’s Main Event Deserves Bigger Stakes
The saga of CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins traces back to The Shield’s debut in 2012, offering a rich tapestry of rivalries and storytelling potential. Inside the ring, the clash would deliver, featuring three of WWE’s elite performers. But without a world title on the line, the stakes feel too low to anchor Night One.
Matches like Charlotte Flair vs. Tiffany Stratton or Gunther vs. Jey Uso might lack the same heat or star power, but their championship implications carry inherent weight. WWE could raise the stakes for the Triple Threat by tying its outcome to the Rhodes-Cena match—say, granting the winner a spot in that bout. Only then would it justify headlining Night One.
#3. CM Punk’s First ‘Mania Main Event Should Be Monumental
CM Punk has been vocal about his dream to headline WrestleMania, a milestone that has eluded him throughout his career. Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, meanwhile, have both topped the bill at The Show of Shows. When Punk finally gets his moment, it should feel extraordinary.
Night Two’s main event is widely regarded as WrestleMania’s true closer, making it the ideal stage for Punk’s spotlight. A personal grudge match or a world title bout would better suit The Best in the World, ensuring his first main event is a defining moment. In a Triple Threat, where he might not even factor into the finish, that significance could be watered down.
While the Reigns-Rollins-Punk showdown promises fireworks, its place on the WrestleMania 41 card should reflect its stakes—and preserve the magic of Punk’s long-awaited headline moment.
FAQs
Will Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk face off at WrestleMania 41?
Although WWE has not officially announced it, the Triple Threat Match between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk is strongly rumored to take place at WrestleMania 41. Fans are eagerly waiting for confirmation.
Who should main event WrestleMania 41 Night One?
Many believe that the World Heavyweight Championship match between Jey Uso and Gunther should headline Night One to honor Jey’s Royal Rumble win and keep the title prestigious.
Why is a non-title Triple Threat match controversial for WrestleMania 41 Night One main event?
A non-title main event could lessen the importance of the World Heavyweight Championship and the Royal Rumble winner’s achievement, which traditionally earns a WrestleMania main event spot.
Should CM Punk’s first WrestleMania main event be a Triple Threat?
Many fans feel CM Punk’s first WrestleMania main event should be a special singles match or a World Title contest, making it a more memorable and personal moment for him.
What could make Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk worthy of the main event?
If WWE adds high stakes, like the winner being inserted into Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena on Night Two, the Triple Threat Match would be worthy of the main event spotlight.
