Roman Reigns, the longest-reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, saw his remarkable title run conclude at WrestleMania 40.
In a touching aftermath, WWE released a heartfelt video capturing Reigns’s emotional reaction to his loss.
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Reigns held the Universal Championship for an astounding 1300 days, defending it against elite competitors like Brock Lesnar, Sami Zayn, and Kevin Owens. His final defense occurred at the 2024 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event before his showdown with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania.
After his defeat, footage of Reigns sharing a poignant moment with Paul Heyman on the entrance ramp circulated widely on social media.
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WWE took to platforms like Instagram and Twitter to share a new angle of this emotional embrace.
In response to his victory, Cody Rhodes offered praise for Reigns during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.
Check out the video shared by WWE Here.
Despite differing approaches to championship reigns, Rhodes expressed pride in overcoming Reigns at his peak, acknowledging Reigns as an exceptional WWE champion.
Rhodes’s comments hint at his upcoming appearance on Monday Night RAW, where he is expected to discuss his victory.
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However, Reigns’s plans and future appearances remain uncertain, with speculations suggesting a hiatus from in-ring competition.
Meanwhile, fans anticipate potential appearances from other Bloodline members on SmackDown. As for The Rock, his return to Hollywood may be on the horizon, leaving questions about his WWE future unanswered.