5 Matches WWE might be saving for 2027

WWE has plenty of major matches that could headline premium live events. However, some dream encounters may need more time before the company pulls the trigger. With several stars currently involved in important programs, the Stamford-based promotion can afford to let rivalries breathe and build toward bigger payoffs in 2027.

Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, and Jacob Fatu are all positioned strongly enough that their paths could eventually cross in marquee matches.

That said, in this article, let’s take a look at five bouts WWE could be saving for 2027:

#5. CM Punk vs. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns 2

CM Punk and Roman Reigns already have the ingredients for a second blockbuster encounter. Their first meeting at WrestleMania 42 was promoted as one of WWE’s biggest attractions, with Punk entering the match as World Heavyweight Champion and Reigns challenging for the championship.

A rematch would have a different dynamic depending on where both men stand in 2027. Roman could enter as the champion again. Meanwhile, The Second City Saint could be chasing another world title opportunity. Also, WWE could build the contest around the unresolved question of who is truly the bigger star of their generation.

The first match gave the company a massive singles attraction. Waiting before running it back could therefore make the second encounter feel even more significant.

#4. Roman Reigns vs. Oba Femi

Oba Femi has already been presented as a threat. He has been involved in significant moments throughout 2026, including his confrontation with Bron Breakker and assisting Je’Von Evans against The Vision. Also, Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, further strengthening his presentation as a powerhouse.

A match against Roman Reigns would therefore feel like a collision between WWE’s established powerhouse and one of its most imposing rising stars. The company does not need to rush it.

If The Ruler continues climbing the ladder during the rest of 2026, a 2027 showdown with Reigns could be positioned as a generational passing-of-the-torch encounter without necessarily making the result about retirement or legacy.

#3. Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi 2

Bron Breakker and Oba Femi already have unfinished business. WWE has repeatedly placed both men in volatile situations. Also, the outcome of their first encounter established the physical intensity that could support another chapter. Towards the end of the match, Bronson Reed returned and attacked Femi, leading to a disqualification.

The beauty of a rematch is that both competitors could be dramatically different by 2027. If Breakker wins the Men’s Money in the Bank, he could cash in his contract successfully and become a world champion. Meanwhile, The Ruler could be an established main-eventer rather than a rising powerhouse.

That evolution would give their second match a different story. Instead of simply proving who is stronger, WWE could frame it around two former prospects who have become legitimate pillars of the company.

#2. Rhea Ripley vs. Stephanie Vaquer

This is a match that could become one of WWE’s biggest women’s attractions. Rhea Ripley and Stephanie Vaquer represent two different generations of momentum.

The matchup arguably could have happened sooner. However, Ripley’s injury has complicated the timing, and a potential Crown Jewel encounter became less realistic because of her absence. Rather than forcing the match into a rushed timeline, WWE could allow both women to pursue separate stories before eventually bringing them together.

By 2027, the anticipation could be much stronger. La Primera could have accumulated even more championship credibility. Meanwhile, Mami could return determined to reclaim her place at the top. Their eventual confrontation would then have plenty of history behind it.

#1. Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu 3

This may be the match WWE can afford to wait on the longest. Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu already have family history, championship stakes, and The Bloodline drama connecting them. Their third singles encounter could become the ultimate chapter if the company continues developing Fatu’s relationship with Reigns and the rest of the family.

The current Bloodline story remains complicated, with 946 targeting the group and Solo Sikoa being abducted on the September 21 episode of RAW. That gives the company plenty of material before returning to Roman and Jacob. Their third match could be saved for a major stage, with both men having even more personal reasons to settle their differences.

If WWE wants to make the bout feel like a family war rather than another chapter in The Bloodline saga, waiting until 2027 could give the storyline enough time to reach its biggest possible conclusion.

For now, none of these matches should be treated as officially confirmed 2027 plans. However, the company has enough history, star power, and unfinished business surrounding these names to make all five believable future attractions for fans worldwide for years.