WWE has started internal discussions about two possible headlining matches for WrestleMania 43, according to WrestleVotes Radio as reported by Fightful Select.
The early creative possibilities include Oba Femi facing Roman Reigns and CM Punk meeting Cody Rhodes.
These matches remain preliminary ideas rather than confirmed bouts.
WrestleMania 43 is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia next year as a two-night event, requiring multiple headline attractions.
According to Cageside Seats, the proposed Femi-Reigns match is being discussed as a potential main event for one night.
A rematch between Rhodes and Punk has emerged as a leading candidate to headline the other night.
Rhodes has headlined WrestleMania every year since 2023, while Punk has headlined the event in consecutive years.
The proposed matchup would also revisit their rivalry following their meeting at SummerSlam, according to Cageside Seats.
Rhea Ripley and Other Creative Notes
WrestleVotes Radio reported that WWE wants Rhea Ripley to play a major role in the women's division at WrestleMania 43 if she is healthy enough to participate.
Her eventual involvement remains dependent on her injury status, and no specific match has been confirmed.
Separate reports have raised questions about GUNTHER's creative direction on SmackDown.
Cageside Seats reported frustration and uncertainty within WWE over how the wrestler has been booked since his storylines involving John Cena and AJ Styles, both of whom were sent into retirement, according to the report.
The concerns center on whether WWE's creative team had a clear long-term direction for GUNTHER after those high-profile developments.
No specific changes to his booking were identified in the report.
WWE is also continuing preparations for Crown Jewel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fightful Select reported that the event remains scheduled for the Saudi capital, although the company has identified a venue in the United States as a backup option if circumstances require a change.
In separate AEW-related developments, speculation has emerged about a possible retirement match for Adam Copeland in Toronto in 2027.
Fightful Select reported that his hometown is being discussed as a potential location, but the date of his final match remains unknown.
Meanwhile, injured AEW wrestler Penelope Ford was backstage during this week's Dynamite and Collision taping, according to PW Insider, as cited by Cageside Seats.
The report did not establish the capacity in which she attended, and no further details about her return were provided.
