WWE’s Roman Reigns, known as The Tribal Chief, saw his record-breaking championship reign come to an end after an impressive 1,316 days at the top.
However, reports suggest it could have happened sooner if a particular scenario had played out differently, one that both Vince McMahon and Triple H allegedly supported.
That scenario involved none other than Cody Rhodes, who was coming off a remarkable Royal Rumble win but lost to Reigns at WrestleMania 39. Recent confirmations indicate that Rhodes was initially slated to win, but Reigns insisted on retaining to set up a more impactful victory for Rhodes later.
Roman’s leverage included the potential rise of Jey Uso as a main event star, which Vince McMahon reportedly approved, with Triple H also backing the decision.
Despite differing perspectives, backstage discussions led to a consensus.
While Reigns’ reign ended, it paved the way for Jey Uso’s rise to prominence, as he is set to challenge Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship.
As for Rhodes, his WrestleMania triumph remains a memorable moment. While Reigns has yet to return to WWE programming post-defeat, Rhodes has openly welcomed the challenge of facing him again.
Acknowledging Reigns’ contributions to wrestling, Rhodes remains prepared for a potential showdown with The Tribal Chief, indicating readiness for whatever Reigns has in store upon his return.
Interestingly, Rhodes also faces another formidable opponent in The Final Boss, hinting at future confrontations and ensuring the WWE Championship remains a hotly contested prize.
