Former WWE Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns and current WWE Undisputed Champion The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes stand as top superstars in today’s wrestling scene.
This year marked a significant moment at WrestleMania XL when Cody Rhodes achieved his lifelong goal of becoming the first-ever WWE Champion in his family, dethroning the iconic four-year reign of The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns.
Cody Rhodes’s victory catapulted him into the spotlight as the new face of WWE, replacing Roman Reigns atop the wrestling hierarchy.
Despite rumors of backstage rivalry, Cody Rhodes clarified in a recent interview on The Pivot Podcast that his relationship with Roman Reigns is professional and respectful. “I think Roman and I are great opponents,” Rhodes remarked. “I don’t dislike Roman, and I believe he doesn’t dislike me. When we’re booked together, we understand our roles—we push each other to be the best.”
Rhodes expressed interest in sitting down with Reigns, a moment they’ve yet to share, to reflect on their matches and possibly watch back their WrestleMania encounter.
Currently, Cody Rhodes is riding high and preparing for a tag team showdown against the New Bloodline at Money in the Bank 2024.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns, whose monumental four-year reign as WWE Undisputed Universal Champion ended at the hands of Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, has been absent from WWE appearances since the loss.
Fans eagerly anticipate Reigns’s return, speculating whether he will pursue reclaiming his championship or embark on a new chapter in WWE. Reports suggest he may reappear around SummerSlam 2024, possibly setting up a feud with Solo Sikoa and the New Bloodline.
The ongoing saga promises to be a masterful storyline in WWE’s recent history, ripe with potential for memorable moments and epic matches. Rumors even swirl about a potential showdown between Reigns and The Rock, marking a symbolic passing of the torch as “The Head of the Table.”
