The stage is set for the biggest event in professional wrestling, as WrestleMania is just a few days away. All eyes will be on the champions as they punch their way to glory. The stakes are higher this year, given that the event is in its 40th year, a milestone in the sport.
The schedule is ready, and the reigning champions are set to defend their titles. However, can the event see a few records broken and title reigns come to an epic end?
What are some of the title reigns that could end at WrestleMania 40?
WrestleMania 40 will be held over two nights, and the anticipation around the matchups has only increased. In the 40 years that it has been around, the event has shaped the careers of many fighters.
Several wrestlers have found glory in the ring, and many have held on to their titles for a long time. It speaks of their determination to be the best in the business, and their continued drive to prove their naysayers wrong. However, this year might just break some of the title reigns.
Roman Reigns will take to the ring as the Undisputed Universal Champion. He held on to the title for a record 1307 days. This year, Reigns is set to take on Cody Rhodes, who will be looking to dethrone the champion.
Gunther is the Intercontinental Champion. He took on the title after defeating Chad Gable. In doing so, he surpassed The Honky Tonk Man, another Hall of Fame wrestler, who owned the spot for 454 days. Gunther has retained the title for 658 days and will try to extend the streak.
Rhea Ripley is the current Women’s World Championship title holder, and the longest reigning too. She claimed the title by defeating Charlotte Flair at Wrestlemania 39. Ripley has held on to the title for 363 days, only behind Bayley, and will want to keep continuing in her winning vein even though there will be stiff competition.
Seth Rollins owns the title of the World’s Heavyweight Championship. He managed to retain it after defeating Finn Bálor last year. So far, Rollins has held the title for 307 days, and WrestleMania 40 will prove if he can continue this run.
Iyo Sky is the WWE Women’s champion. The Japanese wrestler has clung to the title for 237 days so far. Can Sky keep up her winning ways this year?
WrestleMania is one of the grandest events in the sport. This year, the event will be even bigger, with rumors that Stone Cold might also make an appearance. Most importantly, though, can Roman Reigns stay on as The Tribal Chief?
How did Roman Reigns become The Tribal Chief?
Roman Reigns is part of the Bloodline, along with other members such as Jey Uso, Paul Heyman, and others. The Bloodline is one of the most feared groups in all of WWE, and rightfully so.
Reigns marked his return to wrestling as a transformed character. He does not give up, and he does not rest till he has reached the very top.
The feud between Reigns and Jey Uso caused the Bloodline faction to crumble, and the former has lived up to his reputation as the bad guy. He even declared that he was the head of the family, due to which he came to be known as The Tribal Chief.
The Tribal Chief has not had the easiest of journeys to get to this place in his wrestling career. He has had to fight more than just his opponents in the ring, given that he is a cancer survivor. Moreover, as his fame increased, so did his net worth, which he built up over the years.
Roman Reigns will hope to hold on to his titles as The Tribal Chief and the undisputed World Champion. WrestMania 40 will be held on April 6th and 7th at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
