Roman Reigns Retains WWE Universal Championship by Stunning Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39

After a two-year absence due to leukemia, Roman Reigns, the head of The Bloodline, returned to the WWE as an entirely different character. Finally accepted by fans, Reigns has become one of WWE’s top stars and the undisputed Universal Champion for over 900 days, following an epic victory over Cody Rhodes in a shock ending at WrestleMania 39.

Reigns Retains Champioship in a Surprising End

Many fans were hoping that Cody Rhodes, one of AEW’s most popular wrestlers until his departure earlier this year, would win the championship belt from Roman Reigns. The match was highly anticipated as fans expected Rhodes to give Reigns the toughest challenge to date.

The match saw intense action with both wrestlers trying their best to emerge as champions. However, Solo Sikoa’s unexpected interference turned out to be the difference-maker. Sneaking his way back in after being kicked out earlier in the storyline, Solo Sikoa cost Cody Rhodes the title.

With interference coming from many other members of The Bloodline such as Paul Heyman, Usos Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens; it was a thrilling finish that saw Reigns win by hitting Cody with his finishing move – Spear.

Rhodes Journey in WWE

Rhodes has been a major star in professional wrestling for over a decade. However, he made the recent bold decision to leave AEW and pursue his career with WWE.

Rhodes became a top superstar almost instantly after joining WWE. Along with memorable segments alongside Roman Reigns and The Bloodline. Fans and wrestling insiders were anticipating him defeating Reigns at some point during his story arc.

Fans largely supported Cody during his main event match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. Booing frequently against Reigns’s dominance but ultimately applauding Rhodes after his loss.

Reigns and his Current Status in WWE

Roman Reigns has come a long way since the days of mixed reactions and polarizing opinions all around. After a hiatus due to his leukemia returning, Reigns’ return has been met with thunderous applause and admiration from fans worldwide.

Currently one of WWE’s biggest stars with an unrivaled reign as Universal Champion, Reigns has credited his newfound success to embracing his more natural personality and boldly leading The Bloodline faction. The group, which consists of family members Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Paul Heyman, is now one of the most interesting storylines in WWE today.

Reigns has also tied Hulk Hogan’s record for the number of main events at WrestleMania. When asked who would win in a match between The Shield (a previous partnership with Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose) and The Bloodline, Reigns was confident that he and his current teammates would come out on top because he’s a better athlete now.

Other Highlights from WrestleMania 39

WrestleMania 39 was filled with several other exciting moments that kept viewers glued to their screens for hours. Snoop Dogg performed in a match against The Miz and emerged victorious after pinning him. The showcase matches for men’s and women’s were equally thrilling.

Brock Lesnar and Omos headlined the men’s showcase match, while Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, Natalya and Shotzi, Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, Chelsea Green, Sonya Deville headlined the women’s showcase event.

Gunther emerged as the winner in the Intercontinental championship match between Drew McIntyre and Sheamus after powerbombing Sheamus onto McIntyre. Bianca Belair retained her title by lifting Asuka into a KOD.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, WrestleMania 39 was a spectacular event with surprising twists and turns. It kept fans on the edge of their seats for hours and featured some of the best moments in recent WWE history. Although Cody Rhodes lost his championship match against Roman Reigns, there is still the possibility for a rematch that could change the landscape of professional wrestling forever.

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