Backstage Tension Explodes After WrestleMania 41 Contract Signing

Reigns and Rollins clash off-air following SmackDown’s triple-threat announcement

Summary
– Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk signed WrestleMania 41 main event contract

– Verbal confrontation between Reigns and Rollins broke out after SmackDown ended

– Rollins stormed out while Reigns was seen visibly upset backstage

The chaos didn’t end when WWE SmackDown went off the air after signing the high-stakes WrestleMania 41 Triple-Threat contract. Things boiled over between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins behind the scenes.

Fans at the O2 Arena in London witnessed a heated exchange between the two former Shield members. Tension had already been building—especially after Paul Heyman confirmed the match would headline one of the WrestleMania 41 nights. Rollins clearly rattled, didn’t hide his frustration, and left the arena immediately after the argument. Reigns followed moments later, visibly fuming.

With CM Punk also in the mix, this isn’t just about the main event slot. Emotions are running wild, and it’s clear that WrestleMania 41 just got much more personal.