In the quest to conclude his narrative at WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes faces one last hurdle – Roman Reigns.
Their rivalry ignited at last year’s ‘Mania, where The Tribal Chief successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against The American Nightmare.
Despite Rhodes’ aspirations to claim the title that eluded his father, Dusty Rhodes, his dream remains unfulfilled.
Determined to reenter the title picture, Rhodes emerged victorious in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble, setting the stage for a monumental showdown with The Head of the Table.
Reigns, appearing alongside his cousin The Rock on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, addressed Rhodes’ relentless pursuit, asserting his dominance and dismissing Rhodes’ challenge.
“This guy has been chasing me for two years now, I’ve beaten him, we’ve crossed this bridge already, so this is where we close the book completely on this guy, Cody Rhodes, and we display what the most powerful family in pro wrestling is all about.”
Reigns aims to derail the momentum of the Rhodes hype train, aligning himself with The Rock to bolster The Bloodline ahead of their clash with Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night One in Philly.
As the spotlight intensifies on their impending confrontation, both Reigns and Rhodes draw strength from their family legacies.
43 years ago, Sika (Roman's father) and Dusty Rhodes (Cody's father) competed against each other for WWF tag team championship.
Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are gracefully continuing the tradition. pic.twitter.com/0p8t1PVWOx
— The Only ☝️ (@No1Bloodline) February 29, 2024
Rhodes, fueled by the memory of his father’s wrestling legacy, seeks to honor his family by clinching the WWE Championship, a title Dusty never attained.
However, Reigns’ lineage, deeply entrenched in wrestling history, presents a formidable obstacle. With his father, Sika Anoa’i, and cousin, The Rock, boasting illustrious wrestling pedigrees, Reigns epitomizes the enduring legacy of his Samoan heritage.
The feud transcends individual rivalry, intertwining with family pride and heritage. A clash of titans fueled by personal vendettas, the showdown between Reigns and Rhodes epitomizes the essence of WrestleMania lore, promising a spectacle for the ages.
