WrestleMania 39 was a night of incredible moments and intense matches, but one match that caught the attention of many wrestling fans was the one between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. Many people believed that Rhodes would be able to defeat Reigns and become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, but that wasn’t what happened.
Road Dogg’s Opinion on Cody Rhodes’ Loss
WWE Hall of Famer “Road Dogg” Brian James recently shared his thoughts about the match on his podcast. According to Road Dogg, there is a valid argument about whether or not Cody Rhodes should have won the championship at WrestleMania 39. However, he doesn’t think it’s smart business to go back and question that decision now.
For Road Dogg, the important thing is to keep moving forward with the story. He commended Rhodes for coming into the match with no adversity, going straight through the Rumble and everyone else to get to the champion. However, he does admit that there is an argument about whether or not Rhodes had earned it.
Recognizing Cody Rhodes’ Career Accomplishments
Despite this, Road Dogg recognizes everything that Cody Rhodes has accomplished over the course of his career. The promos leading up to the match highlighted all of his accomplishments in the industry, which made for a cool part of his story.
In addition, there is a bigger conversation to be had about what Cody has done and achieved from a human standpoint. As an entrepreneur in the industry of sports entertainment, which didn’t exist before, he has shown incredible resilience and business acumen.
The Possibility of WrestleMania Moving to Two-Nights
During his podcast, Road Dogg also talked about the possibility of WWE moving WrestleMania to a two-night format. This is something that many fans have been speculating about for some time, and it could potentially lead to more matches and more opportunities for up-and-coming wrestlers.
However, Road Dogg also acknowledged that this change would come with its own set of challenges. WWE would need to find a way to make both nights feel equally important and exciting, as well as figuring out how to present the events in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming for fans.
Dutch Mantell and Triple H’s Comments on Cody Rhodes’ Loss
Dutch Mantell and Triple H also shared their thoughts on Cody Rhodes’ loss at WrestleMania 39. Despite the expectations that Rhodes would become the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Reigns was able to retain his title due to the interference of his Bloodline stablemates.
In a post-show press conference, Triple H explained that the decision to have Reigns retain his title was simply another chapter in the story. He emphasized that in WWE, no story ever truly finishes; instead, they continue to evolve and grow over time.
Dutch Mantell echoed this sentiment, stating that he had applied the same booking philosophy when he was a booker in Puerto Rico. He believes that wrestling fans don’t forget, and if a story connects and makes sense in their minds, it doesn’t really ever end.
Triple H also had words of praise for Cody Rhodes, acknowledging how tough his journey has been in the business. He believes that Rhodes truly earned his place at the top of the industry, and that he is one of the most talented performers out there today.
The Future for Cody Rhodes
Despite his loss at WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes is still a force to be reckoned with in WWE. The feud between him and Brock Lesnar was reportedly planned before the event took place, which means that there are still big things ahead for the wrestler.
Many fans are already speculating about when Rhodes might get another chance to challenge for the championship title, and they are eagerly waiting to see what surprises WWE has in store for them next.
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