Cody Rhodes Challenges Roman Reigns for Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania XL
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The press conference was filled with intense exchanges and confrontations between the wrestlers, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the main event showdown.
The electrifying atmosphere in the T-Mobile arena was evident as chants of "we want Cody" and "let's go Rocky" filled the air during the men's segments. Roman Reigns began by expressing his desire to face Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in Philadelphia, which drew a mixed reaction from the crowd. However, Johnson's arrival only intensified the chaos as he was met with boos and continuous chants from the audience.
Amidst the commotion, Johnson took the opportunity to highlight the deep-rooted connection between him and Reigns through their grandfathers, Amituana'i Anoa'i and Fanene Anderson. Johnson leveraged the history of their family ties in professional wrestling to validate a potential match between himself and Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Then, Cody Rhodes made a thunderous entry, wasting no time in confronting Reigns and Johnson directly. He criticized Reigns for using his Royal Rumble victory to choose any champion at WrestleMania and boldly reclaimed that power for himself. Rhodes declared to Reigns, Johnson, Seth Rollins, and the entire world that he would be going head-to-head with Reigns in Philadelphia.
Reigns, attempting to demoralize Rhodes, invoked the legacy of Rhodes' father. However, "The American Nightmare" clapped back, questioning Reigns' treatment of Jey Uso and dismissing the match between Reigns and Johnson as a battle for supremacy without any recent accomplishments. Rhodes launched a scathing verbal assault, proclaiming that their grandfathers would be ashamed of where their grandsons had ended up.
Tempers escalated when Johnson physically attacked Rhodes, sparking a chaotic brawl. It took the intervention of multiple WWE officials to separate the feuding wrestlers, with the fans cheering and chanting throughout the chaotic scenes. Rhodes was eventually escorted off the stage, leaving a trail of anticipation and excitement in his wake.
While Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson expressed a strong desire to be involved in Roman Reigns' WrestleMania 40 plans, his official role in the match has yet to be determined. However, Cody Rhodes has officially declared his challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, vowing to finish the story he has been promising to complete for almost two years.
Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 and immediately set his sights on the championship title that eluded his father, Dusty Rhodes. Despite a close encounter with Reigns at WrestleMania 39, Rhodes was unable to claim victory due to interference from The Bloodline. Undeterred, Rhodes has been determined to earn another shot at the championship, and winning the Men's Royal Rumble for the second consecutive year solidified his claim to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania XL.
As the wrestling world anxiously awaits the highly anticipated showdown, the addition of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to the mix has sent shockwaves through the industry. While the full details of the WrestleMania XL match card remain uncertain, one thing is clear - Cody Rhodes will be stepping into the ring to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, adding even more excitement to the upcoming wrestling extravaganza.