WWE Superstar Roman Reigns will defend his WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39 Night 2, which will take place on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in Inglewood, California. This will be the marquee match of the event, as Rhodes attempts to fulfill his promise to “finish the story” and win the world title that eluded his legendary father, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes.
Reigns’ Background and Current Storyline
Reigns has held the Universal Championship for a whopping 945 days, which is the fifth-longest reign in WWE history. The path to being the top babyface in WWE was not easy for Reigns. Fans initially rejected him and preferred other wrestlers such as Daniel Bryan. However, Reigns persevered through the criticism and eventually established himself as one of the company’s top stars.
Reigns’ current storyline involves his family members as part of the Bloodline, with Reigns positioned as the “Tribal Chief.” He rarely gets his hands dirty and instead focuses on leading his family as they dominate in the ring. The Bloodline storyline has been one of the most compelling WWE angles in years and will culminate at WrestleMania 39.
Rhoades’ Journey to WrestleMania 39
Rhodes earned his spot at WrestleMania 39 by winning the Royal Rumble earlier in the year. He has been vocal about his desire to win the world title that eluded his father and is confident he can defeat Reigns in their upcoming match.
Other matches set for WrestleMania 39 Night 2 include Raw women’s champion Bianca Belair vs. Asuka, intercontinental champion Gunther vs. Sheamus and Drew McIntyre in a triple threat match, and Edge vs. Finn Balor in Hell in a Cell match.
WrestleMania 39 Night 2 Card
The confirmed matches for WrestleMania 39 Night 2 include:
– United States Championship
– SmackDown Women’s Championship
– Undisputed Tag Team Championship
– Seth Rollins vs. Logan Paul
– Becky Lynch, Lita & Trish Stratus vs. Damage CTRL
– Dominik Mysterio vs. Rey Mysterio
– Braun Strowman & Ricochet vs. The Street Profits vs. Alpha Academy vs. Viking Raiders (Men’s Showcase)
– Raw Women’s Championship
– Intercontinental Championship
– Edge vs. Finn Balor (Hell in a Cell)
– Brock Lesnar vs. Omos
– Women’s Showcase
All the matches are the results of various competitions and storylines between professional wrestlers.
Broadcast Details
The WrestleMania 39 event will be broadcast live on Peacock in the United States, on Fox Sports Premium in Mexico, and on WWE Network in the rest of the world. The pre-show will start at 7:00 pm ET, while the main card will begin at 8:00 pm ET on Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Country singer Jimmie Allen will perform “America the Beautiful” during the event.
Conclusion
WrestleMania is one of wrestling’s biggest events of the year, and WrestleMania 39 Night 2 is shaping up to be an incredible evening of professional wrestling action. Reigns’ title defense against Rhodes is sure to be one of the most anticipated matches of the event, as Rhodes seeks to cement his place as a legend in the sport and bring home his first world title. With various other high-profile bouts set to take place throughout the night, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an unforgettable evening of wrestling entertainment.
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