As the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns reigned supreme in the wrestling world for well over three years, establishing himself as the biggest star in professional wrestling. Despite his accomplishments, he was finally bested by Cody Rhodes last week, marking a significant shift in the wrestling landscape.
At the highly anticipated WrestleMania 40 premium live event on Sunday, fans were stunned by the surprise appearances of both John Cena and The Undertaker. Their unexpected presence played a crucial role as Cody Rhodes emerged victorious over Roman Reigns at the Showcase of the Immortals, cementing his status as the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Remarkably, Reigns had predicted three years ago the eventual outcome once he relinquished the title, underscoring his foresight and understanding of the industry.
Roman Reigns’ 1,316 Days As Champion Ended at WrestleMania 40
WWE WrestleMania 40 brought a slew of surprises to fans on Sunday, keeping them engaged from start to finish. The event kicked off with unexpected appearances by industry legends like Stephanie McMahon, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Snoop Dogg, much to the crowd’s delight. However, it was the main event that stole the spotlight.
In the intense Bloodline Rules match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, several stars emerged to ensure a fair competition for the American Nightmare to conclude his saga. Notably, John Cena and The Undertaker made surprise appearances to aid Cody Rhodes in overcoming the Bloodline. In the end, Rhodes emerged victorious, defeating Roman Reigns to become the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, ending The Tribal Chief’s historic reign.
Following the match, Cena and other allies joined The American Nightmare in celebrating his monumental victory, marking a significant milestone in WWE history. With Cody Rhodes finally completing his journey, fans were just in awe of what transpired and felt blessed to witness history at The Showcase of The Immortals.
Roman Reigns Predicted What Would Happen After His Title Loss 3 Years Ago
Roman Reigns‘ journey to the Undisputed Universal Championship has been illustrious, punctuated by notable victories over formidable opponents like Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Daniel Bryan, Edge, Kevin Owens, and more.
His crowning achievement took place at WrestleMania 38, where he emerged victorious in a monumental showdown against Brock Lesnar, unifying the WWE Universal Championship with the WWE Championship and solidifying his status as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
As noted above, The Tribal Chief of WWE lost his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40, bringing an end to his era. With that said, fans wondered what would be next for The Tribal Chief.
As pointed out by a video featuring Roman Reigns’ promo from 2021, Reigns stated that once his days in WWE would be done, then the whole world would acknowledge him. He successfully predicted this as fans and Cody Rhodes truly acknowledged Roman Reigns during this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW, as part of Cody Rhodes’ title win celebration.
Roman Reigns Predicts The Future Back in 2021 !
— THE PG ERA (@thepgeraa) April 9, 2024
Whole World Acknowledged #ThankYouRoman pic.twitter.com/KKAplr4d5i
We will have to wait and see when Roman Reigns will make his triumphant return to WWE television, as it might still be quite some time before he is back.
