The thrilling main event of WrestleMania Sunday featured Cody Rhodes facing off against Roman Reigns in a showdown for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, fought under Bloodline Rules and marked by the dramatic return of The Undertaker.
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The Undertaker, whose last WrestleMania appearance was at WrestleMania 36 where he defeated AJ Styles in his farewell match, emerged in the main event of WrestleMania XL.
His presence was pivotal as he intervened to ensure that The American Nightmare emerged victorious, appearing unexpectedly to chokeslam The Rock and level the playing field for Rhodes.
The encounter reignited memories of the historic rivalry between The Undertaker and Roman Reigns, with Reigns having previously bested The Deadman at WrestleMania, a feat accomplished by only one other WWE Superstar.
Additionally, the two icons once joined forces to overcome Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon in a memorable tag team match.
In his quest for championship glory, Cody Rhodes found support not only from The Undertaker but also from a coalition of WWE stars including Jey Uso, John Cena, and Seth Rollins.
Rhodes’s triumph in claiming the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship heralds the dawn of a new era in WWE, promising an intriguing narrative as the unfolding story takes center stage.