Ranking the 6 WWE Superstars Most Likely to Dethrone Roman Reigns | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Isabella Ramos
Published Mar 25, 2026
Reigns' historic run as WWE Undisputed Universal Champion is one of the all-time great runs and—depending on when it ends—it could surpass Hulk Hogan's 1,400-plus days as champion.
As such, the person to finally dethrone Reigns is going to be a major deal. Some names, such as Brock Lesnar, have arrived and faded as candidates. Others remain possibilities, either for past brush-ups with Reigns or simple booking sense when thinking about the long-term.
Any examination of who must also consider the when aspect, considering there's zero guarantee Reigns actually loses at WrestleMania 40 next year, either. So let's take a look at guys who could do it there, but also attempt to keep in mind longer-term candidates if he retains and stretches this out to the following 'Mania, too.