WrestleMania 40 was a superhit event. It made the fans witness several top-notch matches and amazing segments. Meanwhile, fans were looking forward to the highly anticipated match of the Premium Live Event, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that in the main event of WrestleMania 40 Night 1, The Rock and Roman Reigns defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a tag team match. With that, as per the stipulation of the match, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match between Roman and Cody took place under Bloodline Rules.
It was an unbelievable match that featured the appearance of several superstars and legends. With that, the final outcome of the match saw Cody Rhodes defeat Roman Reigns to become the new champion.
When you DO THE WORK, you go from UNDESIRABLE TO UNDENIABLE!#CodyRhodes rules at #WrestleMania XL! pic.twitter.com/5ZzUKCdD3y
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024
Meanwhile, several superstars became a part of Rhodes’ epic celebration. This includes John Cena, The Undertaker, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, LA Knight, and CM Punk. Also, The American Nightmare called out Triple H, who came down to the ring to join him.
Cody also hugged Michael Cole and Nick Khan at ringside. Thus, it seems several superstars and legends joined Rhodes in his celebration. It is now to be seen who else will shower praise on The American Nightmare’s achievement in the upcoming days.
What happened during the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match at WrestleMania 40?
Cody Rhodes previously failed to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship from Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. Since then, fans have been looking forward to a rematch between The American Nightmare and The Tribal Chief, which took place at WrestleMania 40, aka WrestleMania XL.
The match began with Roman Reigns dominating Cody Rhodes. It was only evident since it was a Bloodline Rules match, where anything and everything could have happened. Soon, Reigns grabbed a kendo stick and smashed Rhodes with it.
The Tribal Chief kept punishing Cody, and the latter came with superkicks and clotheslines. With that, they took down each other. However, soon Roman got a hold of Rhodes and nailed the Cross Rhodes on him. Also, Roman delivered a low blow to the challenger.
THAT’S CODY’S MOVE!#RomanReigns just used the Cross Rhodes at #WrestleMania!!! pic.twitter.com/cmMiHMk0vt
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024
Soon, Cody recovered and nailed the Spear on Reigns. He then went for the Cross Rhodes, but Jimmy Uso interfered. However, Jey came out for the save. With that, Jey and Jimmy began taking down each other. On the other hand, Cody went for the Cross Rhodes, but Solo Sikoa interfered.
Meanwhile, John Cena came out for the save and nailed Roman with the Attitude Adjustment. Thereafter, The Rock came out. He then nailed the Rock Bottom on Cena and began smashing him. Then, Shield’s music played, and Seth Rollins came out in Shield’s gear.
However, Reigns took him down. Soon, The Undertaker appeared and chokeslammed The Rock. With that, Cody and Roman once again turned their focus to one another. Reigns went for the spear, but Cody nailed him with three Cross Rhodes and it was all over for Reigns.
It’s a DREAM COME TRUE for the AMERICAN NIGHTMARE at #WrestleMania XL!#AndNew pic.twitter.com/XeBq0bh90E
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024
Thus, Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns to become the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and finished his story. With that, it remains to be seen how the title reign of The American Nightmare goes starting now.