Roman Reigns’ WWE Career Nears Its End: A Look at the Wrestler’s Future Plans
Roman Reigns has been a dominant force in WWE’s main event scene for over a decade, but it appears that he has plans to retire from professional wrestling in the near future. According to a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Reigns’ current WWE contract expires after WrestleMania 42 in 2026, and he does not intend to extend it beyond that.
Reigns, whose real name is Joe Anoa’i, has been gradually reducing his workload in the ring over the past few years. In 2022, he wrestled in 52 matches, but this number decreased to 11 matches in 2023 and six matches in 2024. If this trend continues, Reigns is scheduled to compete in just his third match of 2025 at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas this Saturday night. As Cageside Seats reports, Reigns’ part-time schedule with WWE has allowed him to wind down his in-ring activities.
In his interview with Vanity Fair, Reigns revealed that he will be 40 years old in May and is aware of the physical toll that professional wrestling takes on his body. He referred to his "bump card," which refers to the number of knocks a wrestler absorbs before they can no longer step into the ring. As quoted in the publication, Reigns stated: "After I finish the contract that I’m in, we probably got another year or two max. Then it’s time to take on a less physical form of entertainment." This statement suggests that Reigns plans to retire from professional wrestling within the next two to three years.
Reigns’ future plans appear to include a career in acting and Hollywood. As Cageside Seats notes, Reigns bears a resemblance to Jason Momoa and has the physical build of an action star or superhero. David Leitch, the director of Hobbs & Shaw, reportedly believes that Reigns has the potential to carve out a successful movie career. Leitch was quoted in Vanity Fair as saying: "He’s a physical specimen. The camera loves him, the audience loves him, and the only thing standing in his way is his own ambition."
Reigns has already received numerous scripts, but his WWE responsibilities have prevented him from pursuing many roles. When he does decide to fully pursue an acting career, Reigns plans to be selective and strategic about the projects he takes on. As he told Vanity Fair, he wants to "really plot out" his career, similar to how Quentin Tarantino approaches his film projects.
Reigns’ ability to dictate his own schedule and future plans is a testament to his success in WWE. As one of the top stars in the company, he has the luxury of choosing when and how he wants to retire from professional wrestling. With his body and well-being in mind, Reigns appears to be making a smart decision by planning to retire in the near future. As reported by Cageside Seats, Reigns’ WWE career may be coming to an end soon, but his future in entertainment looks bright.
The question on many fans’ minds is whether Reigns will indeed retire from professional wrestling in about three years’ time. Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Reigns has a bright future ahead of him, both in and out of the ring. As Cageside Seats notes, Reigns’ plans to pursue a career in acting and Hollywood are certainly intriguing, and it will be interesting to see how his story unfolds.
