As the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns has maintained his dominance in the wrestling world for well over three years, solidifying his status as the biggest star in professional wrestling. Despite his numerous accomplishments, he finally fell to Cody Rhodes last week.
During the Premium Live Event of WrestleMania 40 on Sunday, fans were left in awe as both John Cena and The Undertaker made surprise appearances. Their interventions proved pivotal as Cody Rhodes clinched a victory over Roman Reigns at the Showcase of The Immortals, ascending to the status of the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Following this turn of events, Roman Reigns has finally broken his silence on the matter.
Cody Rhodes Beat Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40
WWE WrestleMania 40 on Sunday delivered a plethora of surprises that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The event kicked off with unexpected appearances by industry icons such as Stephanie McMahon, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Snoop Dogg, much to the delight of the audience. However, it was the main event that truly captured everyone’s attention.
In the fiercely contested Bloodline Rules match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, several stars emerged to ensure a fair competition for the American Nightmare to conclude his storyline. Among them were John Cena and The Undertaker, who made surprise appearances to assist Cody Rhodes in overcoming the Bloodline. Ultimately, Rhodes emerged victorious, defeating Roman Reigns to claim the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and bringing an end to The Tribal Chief’s historic reign.
After the match reached its conclusion, Cena and other allies joined The American Nightmare in celebrating his historic victory, marking a monumental moment in WWE history. Finally, Cody Rhodes had completed his story, leaving fans exhilarated by the dramatic turn of events.
Roman Reigns Breaks Silence After WrestleMania 40 Loss
Roman Reigns has finally spoken out after his loss at WWE WrestleMania 40 on Sunday, where he relinquished the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated clash.
Reigns’ path to the Undisputed Universal Championship has been illustrious, marked by significant victories over formidable adversaries such as Braun Strowman, Bray Wyatt, Daniel Bryan, Edge, Kevin Owens, and others.
His pinnacle moment occurred at WrestleMania 38 when he triumphed over Brock Lesnar to unify the WWE Universal Championship with the WWE Championship, thus earning the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
In a recent tweet, Reigns posted a video of himself walking on a treadmill with the caption, “Yesterday I mourned. Today is Day 1.”
Yesterday I mourned.
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) April 9, 2024
Today is Day 1. pic.twitter.com/YzWOVn3JDK
This enigmatic message hints at Reigns gearing up for a new phase in his career, signaling his readiness to embark on a fresh journey following his defeat at WrestleMania 40.
Nevertheless, we will have to wait and see when the Tribal Chief of WWE will return to the company and what the company will even have planned for him upon his return, as he will be taking an extended vacation in the meantime as well.
