At WrestleMania XL Night 2, Roman Reigns’ historic championship reign came to a shocking end—partly due to Seth Rollins’ brutal chair shot. The betrayal reignited a bitter rivalry dating back to 2014 when Rollins infamously turned on Reigns and Dean Ambrose, disbanding The Shield.
Reigns’ recent comments reveal his lingering resentment, I made a personal choice when I struck him in the back with that chair. He is open to the idea that the chair shot made him lose EVERYTHING that night. However, he does not regret it and says that he would do the same thing again. This admission underscores the deep-seated animosity between the two superstars.
The chair shot at WrestleMania wasn’t just physical retribution—it was poetic justice. Reigns, moments away from defeating Cody Rhodes, saw his past come back to haunt him as Rollins cost him the title. The Tribal Chief’s fury was palpable, but his impulsive revenge proved costly. By attacking Rollins, Reigns left himself vulnerable, allowing Rhodes to capitalize and end his 1,316-day reign
“I struck him in the back with that chair just like he did to me 10 years earlier, and I lost EVERYTHING that night. And I’d do it again.”
Roman Reigns on chairshotting Seth Rollins
For Reigns, the loss was more than just a title—it was a collapse of his empire. The Bloodline’s dominance crumbled, and his aura of invincibility shattered. Meanwhile, Rollins walked away unscathed, further fueling Reigns’ hatred. Their feud is now coming back, though at WrestleMania 41, with the addition of a mutual rival with the name CM Punk.
WWE makes big change to match graphic of Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins ahead of WrestleMania 41
WWE has quietly made a significant update to the match graphic for the blockbuster Triple Threat match between Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk at WrestleMania 41. The change came shortly after Paul Heyman—longtime advocate for Reigns—shockingly revealed he would be siding with Punk at The Show of Shows.
WWE’s decision to revise the match graphic—removing Heyman from Reigns’ side and placing him with Punk—officially cements this seismic shift in alliances. The visual change is more than just a minor update; it signals a potential power shift in WWE’s top storyline. Heyman’s presence in Punk’s corner could drastically alter the match’s outcome, especially considering his history of manipulating major moments in Reigns’ career.
Heyman’s betrayal adds a compelling layer of drama to an already stacked WrestleMania main event. Will this decision fracture The Bloodline further? Could Heyman’s involvement lead to a Punk victory—or will Reigns find a way to overcome the odds once again? With tensions at an all-time high, WWE has masterfully escalated the stakes, ensuring this clash will be one of the most talked-about moments of WrestleMania season.
