The main event of WWE WrestleMania 39 featured a high-energy matchup between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, vying for the Universal Championship. Both wrestlers put on an impressive show for the audience, delivering their best moves and skills.
The match also featured a heated confrontation between The Usos and Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens.
However, in a surprising twist, Solo Sikoa, who had been previously ejected. He managed to sneak back in and interfere, ultimately costing Rhodes the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship.
The WrestleMania main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns was a spectacle to behold. Featuring all the elements of a classic wrestling match: a gripping storyline, grandiose pageantry, thrilling action, and an electric crowd reaction.
Fans at SoFi Stadium were overwhelmingly in favor of Rhodes. Passionately booing Reigns as Rhodes sought to pay tribute to his late father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes.
The bloodline storyline is getting stale. The same ending show after show is getting stale. #WrestleMania #WrestleMania39 .
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) April 3, 2023
Looking back, Rhodes’ decision to leave AEW was a wise move, as he had been receiving mixed reactions despite being a babyface. Additionally, he had been barred from ever competing for the AEW World Championship following his loss to Chris Jericho in a stipulation match.
how did they fuck up the perfect ending? IT WAS RIGHT THERE #Wrestlemania #WrestleMania39 pic.twitter.com/sYw3nrgMUs
— Connor Lampkin (@LampkinConnor) April 3, 2023
As the match neared its conclusion, Roman Reigns received assistance from his associates, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa. Heyman diverted the attention of the referee while Sikoa executed a Samoan spike on Rhodes. Allowing Reigns to strike him with his signature spear and secure the victory.
This title reign is too historic to end in a seemingly meaningless feud. Sami beating Roman at Mania was the right call, but without that it has to be Jey.
— Joey (@piper0172) April 3, 2023
Despite the defeat, Rhodes earned widespread acclaim from both wrestling fans and colleagues for his impressive performance in the ring.
Another shit ending 🙂
Sad for cody #WrestleMania39 pic.twitter.com/wVBInYmEAd— Mohit Ji (@MohitKumar0777) April 3, 2023
WWE WrestleMania disappoints fans
At WrestleMania 38, Rhodes burst onto the WWE scene with a fresh look, quickly becoming a fan favorite and rising to top star status. Even when he suffered a serious injury. Rhodes continued to gain popularity as he battled Seth Rollins in a memorable match with a torn pec muscle.
Rhodes solidified his position as a dominant force with impressive segments against Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. And unlike Cena and Reigns, he did not face backlash from fans who believed he was being unfairly favored as the company’s top star.
As many disillusioned fans left WWE to support AEW. Rhodes was embraced by a more cooperative fanbase who eagerly followed his journey.
Cody Rhodes must have been disappointed after his defeat to Roman Reigns, and AEW stars took to Twitter to express their sympathy and support for him.
However, Rhodes can take solace in the fact that he gave an excellent performance for the fans and that his fellow AEW stars have his back. Which shows he is not alone in his time of despair.
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