Roman Reigns has never faced The Rock in WWE—and a Hall of Famer says it’s long overdue. Mark Henry, the eight-time world champion, told *PWMania* he’s been pushing for the match for five years, calling it a potential wrestling landmark. With Reigns set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship at *SummerSlam 2026* against Seth Rollins, the pressure for a Rock-Reigns showdown grows."
"## Why is Mark Henry pushing for a Rock-Reigns match?"
Henry’s argument hinges on history. The Rock has faced Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Undertaker in matches that defined eras. A Rock-Reigns clash, Henry insists, would match that level of significance. *“I’ve been begging for it for five years,”* he said. *“That would be up there with Rock vs. Hogan—the biggest wrestling attraction in the world we haven’t seen yet.”*
"## What does Roman Reigns’ current feud mean for this match?"
Reigns’ path to *SummerSlam 2026* is clear: a title defense against Rollins, his former Shield ally. The match was set after Rollins confronted Reigns over their past actions, framing it as their final showdown before a potential retirement. But Henry’s push suggests WWE’s creative team may be considering a bigger picture—one that includes The Rock.
"## How did The Rock’s past endorsement of Reigns complicate things?"
The Rock once publicly backed Reigns as WWE’s next top star. Yet despite that endorsement, the two have never faced off. Henry’s frustration stems from the missed opportunity. *“The Rock gets around when it comes to historic fights,”* Henry noted. *“If this trend carries on, we’ll get Rock and Roman—and that would be one hell of a fight.”*
"## What’s next for Roman Reigns after SummerSlam?"
Reigns’ immediate focus is Rollins at *SummerSlam 2026*, but the bigger question looms: Will WWE finally deliver the Rock-Reigns match Henry has demanded? With Reigns as the undisputed face of WWE and The Rock’s legacy still growing, the timing could be perfect. One thing’s certain—Henry isn’t letting this go.