BY SACNILK

For over a decade, Joe Anoa'i — better known as Roman Reigns — has been at the center of WWE's biggest storylines, biggest matches, and biggest business decisions. Few performers in the company's history have carried the weight of the brand quite the way he has, headlining WrestleMania after WrestleMania while the product built itself around his character arc. What makes his story stand out isn't just longevity; it's the sheer range of it — a career that has moved through nearly every phase a wrestler can go through, from hated pretender to beloved hero to a villain the audience couldn't look away from. From a breakout member of The Shield to the "Tribal Chief" who headlined the industry's most dominant title reign in modern history, his journey is one of the most complete stories WWE has ever told. Here are the ten moments that built him into the company's cornerstone — the wins, the setbacks, and the reinventions that turned Roman Reigns into the undisputed face of WWE. 1. The Shield Storms In — Survivor Series 2012 Roman Reigns made his main-roster debut on November 18, 2012, ambushing the ring alongside Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose to help CM Punk retain the WWE Championship. The Shield's arrival instantly reshaped WWE's landscape, and Reigns — the imposing enforcer of the trio — was immediately marked as a star in the making. 2. The Betrayal That Made Him a Singles Star — June 2014 On the June 2, 2014 episode of Raw, Seth Rollins turned on his Shield brothers, blasting Reigns with a steel chair and ending the faction. The split forced Reigns out of the group dynamic and into a singles push, setting him on the path WWE had been building toward: its next top guy. 3. Winning the Royal Rumble — January 2015 Reigns won the 2015 Royal Rumble Match, last eliminating Big Show, in a moment WWE clearly intended as a coronation. The reaction was famously divisive — fans openly rebelled against the push — but the match cemented WWE's commitment to making him the franchise's centerpiece, for better or worse. 4. Ending an Era — Defeating The Undertaker at WrestleMania 33 At WrestleMania 33 in 2017, Reigns beat The Undertaker in a No Holds Barred match, becoming only the second man ever to defeat the Deadman at WrestleMania. The Undertaker left his hat, coat, and gloves in the ring afterward — a symbolic passing of the torch that instantly raised Reigns' stature among the all-time greats. 5. The Torch-Passing Over John Cena — No Mercy 2017 In September 2017, Reigns defeated John Cena in a clean, hard-hitting match at No Mercy. Though it happened on a secondary pay-per-view, the bout is remembered as a definitive changing of the guard between WWE's dominant star of the 2000s–2010s and the man being groomed to replace him. 6. Finally Beating Brock Lesnar — SummerSlam 2018 After years of chasing him, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2018. It was the validation moment fans had waited years for — proof that Reigns could beat the company's most dominant "conqueror" for the top title. 7. The Leukemia Announcement — October 2018 Weeks after winning the title, Reigns stunned the wrestling world on the October 22, 2018 Raw by revealing his leukemia had returned and relinquishing the Universal Championship to focus on his health. The raw, emotional moment humanized him overnight, transforming public perception and rallying the entire industry behind him. 8. The Reinvention — SummerSlam 2020 and the Birth of the Tribal Chief After stepping away for COVID-19 precautions and missing WrestleMania 36, Reigns returned at SummerSlam 2020 with a shocking heel turn, aligning with Paul Heyman and attacking Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman. This rebirth as "The Tribal Chief" — colder, more calculated, and unapologetically dominant — is widely regarded as the true beginning of his prime and the character work that finally won over the audience. 9. Breaking Brock Lesnar's Record — January 2022 On January 16, 2022, Reigns surpassed Brock Lesnar's 503-day reign to become the longest-reigning Universal Champion in WWE history. It was statistical proof of just how thoroughly he had taken over the company at the top of the card. 10. Unifying the Titles — WrestleMania 38 At WrestleMania 38 in 2022, Reigns defeated Brock Lesnar to also capture the WWE Championship, unifying it with his Universal Championship to become the first-ever Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. It was the culmination of nearly two years of storytelling and confirmed him, definitively, as the face of the entire promotion.

BY SACNILK

John Cena walked away from WWE in December 2025 with 17 world championships, a Grand Slam, and a resume that reads like a history book of the last two decades of professional wrestling. He beat The Rock, ended feuds with Lesnar, Undertaker, HHH, Angle, Edge, Orton, Batista, Punk, Styles, Owens, Rollins, Reigns, and dozens more across a 23-year run that closed with a tap-out loss to Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event. But even a career that sprawling has holes in it. Some opponents were in a different company. Some were on the same roster for years and just never got booked against him. Some were on the wrong side of history — retired, injured, or simply timed out before creative connected the dots. Here's my ranking of the 10 dream opponents who never got their moment with Cena, and why each would've been must-see wrestling. 1. John Cena vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin This is the granddaddy of every "what if" list in WWE history. Austin and Cena represent two of the biggest merchandise-movers and most bankable stars the company has ever produced, from two entirely different eras of storytelling — Austin's beer-swilling rebellion versus Cena's hustle-loyalty-respect superhero routine. The two never actually locked up, though Austin did serve as a special guest referee for a string of Cena's SmackDown title defenses back in 2005, overseeing wins over JBL and Kurt Angle. When Cena was asked directly why it never happened, his answer was refreshingly simple: nobody ever pulled the trigger on it. He's said he would have loved to wrestle Austin, along with Andre the Giant, but chose to focus on gratitude for the matches he did get rather than the ones that slipped away. Given Austin's limited, sporadic in-ring appearances since the mid-2000s, this is a match that was always more likely to live in highlight-reel fantasy than reality — but it's still the one fans debate loudest. 2. John Cena vs. Goldberg Cena and Goldberg crossed paths exactly once in a competitive setting — the 2004 Royal Rumble, where both men entered late and were eliminated within minutes of each other, Goldberg going out 24th and Cena 25th. Beyond that, despite Goldberg's surprise 2016 return giving him fresh programs against Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, The Undertaker, and Kevin Owens, a singles match with Cena simply never materialized. Both men have publicly wished it had. Goldberg has said he never got the chance to put his hands around Cena's throat and admitted that would have been fun, while Cena, asked about it directly at a fan convention, shrugged it off with a joke about nobody ever telling him to do it. With both stars running retirement tours in the same calendar year, some in the wrestling media even pushed publicly for WWE to finally book the collision before either man hung up his boots — but the moment never came. 3. John Cena vs. Ric Flair The Nature Boy shared the ring with essentially every major star of the last five decades — Hogan, Steamboat, Sting, Michaels, Triple H, Batista — spanning the WCW, NWA, and WWE eras. Somehow, a Flair-Cena singles match never happened, despite years of overlap on WWE programming during Cena's ascension in the mid-2000s. The stylistic contrast alone makes this one of the more tantalizing misses: Flair's chop-heavy, psychology-driven old-school formula against Cena's power-babyface, five-moves-of-doom arsenal. A Figure-Four attempt countered into an Attitude Adjustment would have been the kind of moment that bridges wrestling generations. 4. John Cena vs. Kazuchika Okada Often billed by fans and pundits as New Japan Pro-Wrestling's answer to Cena — a franchise cornerstone who carried his promotion on his back for over a decade — Okada's career arc ran almost parallel to Cena's later years. The two were never on the same roster at the same time, and any lingering hope of a crossover dream match effectively ended when Okada signed with AEW rather than WWE. It remains one of the biggest "closest we'll ever get is a highlight reel" matchups in the sport, a genuine East-meets-West spectacle that wrestling fans on both sides of the Pacific wanted. 5. John Cena vs. Drew McIntyre This is arguably the most glaring miss on the list, simply because of how much runway existed for it. McIntyre had two separate stints on WWE's main roster overlapping with Cena's career, including his rise to two-time world champion status in the 2020s, and the two never once collided in a marquee singles match. McIntyre was even floated by wrestling media as a logical dance partner for Cena during his 2025 farewell tour, given the timing of McIntyre's redemption arc as a future Hall of Famer, but the creative never lined up before Cena's final bell rang. 6. John Cena vs. Kenny Omega The AEW ace built his reputation on hard-hitting, high-drama epics in NJPW, DDT, and AEW, and his career overlapped almost entirely with Cena's part-time run and retirement tour — but on the opposite side of the WWE/AEW divide, meaning the two never so much as shared a building. Omega's chaotic, physically punishing in-ring style against Cena's methodical, crowd-pandering formula represents exactly the kind of "different wrestling worlds colliding" dream match that fans still book in their heads on message boards and podcasts. 7. John Cena vs. MJF Before any physical contact, this matchup sells itself on the microphone. MJF built his entire AEW persona as a smarmy, self-obsessed heel mouthpiece, the stylistic opposite of Cena's aw-shucks, crowd-rallying babyface energy — and arguably the closest thing wrestling has produced to a spiritual successor to Cena's promo command, just inverted. A pre-match war of words between the two would have been appointment viewing regardless of who eventually won the bout. 8. John Cena vs. Bron Breakker WWE's next-generation powerhouse has drawn Goldberg comparisons for his explosiveness, and Goldberg himself specifically named Breakker as a fresh option he'd want to face in his own final run. Breakker's spear-and-power arsenal against Cena's five-moves-of-doom, capped by a passing-of-the-torch finish, would have made thematic sense as a way to formally hand the "next face of WWE" torch to the current generation — but the timing during Cena's farewell tour never aligned. 9. John Cena vs. Jey Uso Uso eliminated Cena from the 2025 Royal Rumble, and that moment briefly sparked real speculation about a proper singles follow-up between two of the most consistently beloved characters on WWE television. But Uso spent much of the rest of 2025 entangled in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, and the singles blowoff never got scheduled. Given how thunderously both men get over with live crowds, a full-length Cena-Uso singles match, likely a big babyface-vs-babyface crowd-pleaser, remains one of the more painful "so close" misses of Cena's final year. 10. John Cena vs. LA Knight Knight came the closest of anyone on this list to actually getting the match. He advanced deep into the "Last Time Is Now" tournament that determined Cena's final opponent, only to fall short to Gunther in the final. Given Knight's crowd-command style — arguably the most Cena-like energy on the current roster — a Knight-Cena passing-of-the-torch match, with Knight going over to cement his own ascension, felt like the more poetic send-off some fans wanted instead of the submission loss Cena ultimately chose.

BY SACNILK

The wrestling legend says he didn't remember his name, his location, or any part of the historic loss until the early hours of the following morning. Mark Calaway, known to the world as The Undertaker, has revealed new details about the severity of the concussion he suffered during his infamous streak-ending loss to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX in 2014 — a match that ended a 21-0 undefeated run at "The Show of Shows" and shocked the wrestling world. Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Undertaker said he has no recollection of the match itself. He was taken to the hospital before the pay-per-view had even finished, and his memory didn't begin returning until roughly 4 or 5 a.m. the next day. He described being repeatedly asked basic orientation questions by doctors — his name, his age — much like the routine seen in television medical dramas, and said he genuinely couldn't answer them. Strikingly, he noted that although he couldn't recall his own name in the aftermath, he was still able to recognize his wife, Michelle, and WWE chairman Vince McMahon — a detail he called "really bizarre." The injury had lasting psychological effects. As he prepared to return the following year, self-doubt crept in for the first time in his career, compounded by his age and a fear that a similar injury could happen again. He said there was no single moment he could point to as the cause — an experience he likened to wrestling's old adage that "fighters get old overnight." Undertaker connected this experience directly to a line from his WWE Hall of Fame induction speech, in which he thanked Triple H for reminding him "who he really is" during a moment when his confidence was at its lowest. He explained that before a later high-stakes match, doubt overwhelmed him backstage — until Triple H approached him and told him not to forget who he was, reminding him bluntly: "You're the effing Undertaker." He credited that moment with pulling him back into the right headspace before heading to the ring.

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Plans for Stone Cold Steve Austin's involvement in the main event of WrestleMania 40 have been revealed, along with the reason for his absence.## At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes dethroned Roman Reigns to become the new Undisputed Universal Champion, ending Reigns' historic 1316-day reign. The match featured surprise appearances by WWE legends who helped Rhodes overcome The Bloodline.## John Cena returned to put Solo Sikoa out of action, but was later taken down by The Rock. Just as The Rock appeared poised to interfere further, The Undertaker made a shocking entrance, chokeslamming The Rock and effectively removing him from the equation.## The Undertaker's return was particularly unexpected as WWE had teased appearances by Cena and Stone Cold Steve Austin, who was ultimately absent. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE was unable to reach a financial agreement with Austin for his WrestleMania 40 appearance.## Meltzer reported that The Undertaker took Austin's originally planned spot in the main event. This explains the surprise nature of The Deadman's return, as opposed to the pre-event hype surrounding Cena and Austin. The Rock's on-screen interaction with Cody Rhodes on Raw this week suggests he might be taking a break from WWE. During the segment, The Rock alluded to stepping away for "a little while." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The legendary Undertaker recently advocated for Dustin Rhodes' induction into the WWE Hall of Fame on his podcast, Six Feet Under. AEW's "Natural" has finally responded to the Deadman's comments. ## The Undertaker expressed his belief that Rhodes' career merits a spot in the Hall of Fame, predicting it would happen "down the road." ## During an interview on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Rhodes acknowledged The Undertaker's endorsement, fondly recalling his collaborations with Mark Calaway (Undertaker's real name). He emphasized the importance of good worker chemistry, praising the in-ring ability of wrestlers during their era.## Rhodes went on to discuss the different eras of professional wrestling, highlighting the importance of learning from the past. He stressed the value of mastering traditional wrestling fundamentals before incorporating modern elements.## Concluding the interview, Rhodes emphasized the enduring power of storytelling in wrestling. He believes fans crave emotional connection, which is what truly keeps them engaged. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 saw a historic upset as Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns, ending his dominant reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. ## Reigns, known for his power and ruthlessness, likely dominated parts of the match. But Cody Rhodes, fueled by his determination, must have countered and landed some decisive blows. ## Initially, Roman Reigns had backup from his family unit, The Bloodline. This included The Rock, Jimmy Uso, and Solo Sikoa. They tried to interfere on Reigns' behalf, likely through sneak attacks or stopping Cody from winning moments. ## There was a surprising turn of events with Jey Uso going against The Bloodline. He countered Jimmy Uso's interference and took both of them out, creating an opening for Cody. The match saw the return of legendary wrestlers John Cena and The Undertaker. They played a role in disrupting Reigns' strategy or momentum. ## Taking to Twitter, Roman Reigns shared his first reaction since losing the game. Reigns stated the following: "Yesterday I mourned. Today is Day 1." ## Yesterday I mourned.Today is Day 1. pic.twitter.com/YzWOVn3JDK— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) April 9, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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John Cena was at WrestleMania 40, he appeared in the main event, which was a match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship. During the climax of the match, Roman Reigns' faction, The Usos, along with Solo Sikoa, interfered to help Reigns. John Cena entered the ring and fought off Sikoa and another wrestler. The Rock also joined the fray, taking down Cena. ## Just as The Rock looked to have the upper hand, The Undertaker's iconic entrance music hit, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The Undertaker appeared and chokeslammed The Rock, creating a huge moment at WrestleMania. ## With now, Cody Rhodes now holding the WWE Championship, Cena predicts that he will be the greatest of all time in the coming year. On The Pat McAfee Show, John Cena stated the following about Rhodes. ## "So, in the biggest event of the year, with our most important prize on the line, I am just an advocate for a fair chance, okay? You know I'm a huge fan of Cody Rhodes, but you also know I'm a huge fan of Roman Reigns. I believe Roman Reigns is the greatest of all time. Okay, again, what's great about WWE is you can have your opinion and you can voice yours, and I think that's fantastic. Will Cody Rhodes be the greatest of all time? He's put himself in a good position.## So, going back to what I said about Roman Reigns, that doesn't mean that Cody Rhodes cannot be the greatest of all time. I just want people to understand that I think what's been done so far, you have to put Roman Reigns in that slot, but Cody's story... Cody's story starts, you know? The whole theme of WrestleMania was finishing the story. His story starts today. I told him in the ring last night, and I'm sure he'll be able to relay this same message. ## When I got to embrace him, he had the championship in his right hand, and I said, "Do you feel that?" He said, "Yes." I said, "Do you feel how heavy it is?" He said, "Yes." I said, "It will get heavier every day." Oh, that's deep because that is the burden you bear of trying to craft the path to being the greatest of all time. I hope... I hope, and this should be the goal for the business, every performer should pass the torch up. So, I hope a year from now, two years from now, three years from now, we can all sit here and be advocates that Cody Rhodes is the greatest of all time because that's the way it should work." ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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New details emerged about a scrapped segment planned for WrestleMania 40 Night Two, which would have featured WWE Hall of Famers Trish Stratus and Lita. ## While WrestleMania weekend saw plenty of wrestling legends on WWE shows, it appears a segment featuring two fan favorites didn't make the final cut. According to Fightful Select, plans for Trish Stratus and Lita to appear during the Hall of Fame segment on Night Two were dropped. ## This year's Hall of Fame ceremony put Paul Heyman in the spotlight. Heyman also accompanied Roman Reigns to the ring for his Undisputed Universal Title defense against Cody Rhodes on Night Two. ## The main event saw a historic upset, with Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns to end his lengthy championship reign. The match wasn't without its twists, as several stars got involved. ## Jey Uso and Seth Rollins seemingly took out members of Reigns' Bloodline faction. Then, surprise appearances by John Cena and The Undertaker helped even the odds for Cody Rhodes. ## Cena took down Solo Sikoa but was later stopped by The Rock. Following that, The Undertaker made a dramatic entrance to the ring and took out Reigns, allowing Rhodes to secure the victory. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Bayley defeated her former friend SKY to become the new WWE Women's Champion. The match was filled with high-flying maneuvers and brutal counters, showcasing the bad blood between the two. ## Despite a nagging knee injury, Bayley fought valiantly, enduring SKY's signature moves like the moonsault and German suplexes. In a dramatic moment, Bayley kicked out of SKY's Over the Moonsault, keeping her championship dreams alive. The Role Model finally grabbed on an opportunity, landing her devastating Rose Plant on a stunned SKY to secure the victory and reclaim the coveted title. ## Speaking to WrestleMania XL Sunday Post-Show Press Conference, Bayley stated the following: ## "I didn't know what it was gonna be like with the crowd, for one. I'm newly friends with the crowd again," Bayley admitted. "So, I was concerned that, you know, some of them didn't forgive me for calling them idiots for so many years. Sometimes you guys were idiots too. It's fine, it happens. I wasn't sure how it was going to be. Because Io is so incredibly talented, and it's hard not to cheer for her. ## "She's so amazing, but she's a really bad friend," Bayley continued. "So, I was very excited to hear that everyone still had my back after all these years. I truly think that my journey through the WWE these past 11 years has, like, cemented such a connection between myself and the fans, all of you guys. So coming out, I felt like, I think I did my job these last few years to show how much I care about this, and how much I care that you guys care about this, you know? So, I felt very, very grateful. And right now, I feel crazy. It feels like the weirdest dream, like I just fantasy booked my whole life. Doing this, then watching The Rock, The Undertaker, and John Cena, it was like fantasy booking this whole thing."## If you use the above quotes, please credit the original source and link back to Sacnilk with an h/t for the transcription. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Cody Rhodes delivered a storybook ending at WrestleMania 40, defeating Roman Reigns in the main event to claim the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.## The "Bloodline Rules" stipulation, established after Cody and Seth Rollins' loss the previous night, heavily favored Reigns. However, a series of unexpected turns unfolded throughout the match. Jimmy Uso's interference was thwarted by Jey Uso, who in a surprising move, launched himself and Jimmy off the ramp through tables below.## Following a near-fall after two Cross Rhodes maneuvers, a Samoan Spike from Solo Sikoa seemingly put Cody away. But in a dramatic turn, Cody kicked out, enraging Sikoa who continued to attack both Cody and Reigns.## John Cena then entered the fray, delivering an Attitude Adjustment on Reigns and eliminating Sikoa with a table throw. Yet another surprise awaited as The Rock confronted Cena.## Just as tensions rose between Cena and The Rock, Seth Rollins charged in, only to be stopped by Reigns. The final twist came with the Undertaker's sudden appearance, delivering a Chokeslam to The Rock. Both Rock and Taker vanished as the lights went out.## Capitalizing on the chaos, Cody rallied and hit a staggering three Cross Rhodes on Reigns, securing the pinfall and the Undisputed Championship. ## The emotional victory was followed by a celebratory gathering in the ring. Cody's wife Brandi, mother, sister, and various WWE stars joined the festivities. He then called upon Bruce Prichard and Triple H to share the momentous occasion. ## THIS. IS. WWE. ❤️#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/lprQnyXPrz— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024 ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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WrestleMania 40 delivered a historic first beyond the action in the ring. According to PWInsider, Vince McMahon was completely absent backstage at the event, marking the first time in WrestleMania history that he hasn't been involved in any capacity.## McMahon stepped down from the WWE Board of Directors in January following a lawsuit from Janel Grant. While Triple H took over as Chief Content Officer last year, McMahon still maintained a presence at WrestleMania 39, even making creative decisions.## This year, however, WrestleMania unfolded without McMahon's influence. Stephanie McMahon, however, was seen backstage and even appeared on camera during the Hall of Fame ceremony. The Undertaker was also reportedly present.## Triple H kicked off the event, welcoming fans to a "new era" of WrestleMania. The report suggests there was a significant buzz backstage due to McMahon's absence, with some relieved that he wouldn't be "ruining everyone's fun."## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship will be on the line when Roman Reigns defends his title against the winner of the 2024 Royal Rumble, Cody Rhodes. ## The match takes place on April 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event starts at 7 ET/4 PT and streams LIVE on Peacock in the United States and WWE Network everywhere else. ## WWE WrestleMania 40 Results: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes Full Match ## Roman approaches Cody and stares him down. They exchange words. Cody goes for Roman's legs and backs him into the corner. Cody breaks the hold cleanly. He applies a waist lock but Roman counters with a back elbow to the jaw and takes control with a side head lock. Roman then hits Cody with a shoulder tackle. ## Cody and Roman lock up, with Cody gaining early control with a side head lock. He then slides through Roman's legs, connects with a kick and uppercut. Roman charges recklessly, colliding shoulder-first into the ring post.## Cody disappears under the ring and emerges with a table. Roman counters with a Drive By clothesline but surprisingly tucks the table back under the ring. He attempts an Irish whip to send Cody into the steel steps, but Cody reverses the momentum, sending Roman back into the ring.## The fight spills outside the ring where Roman blasts Cody with a kendo stick. Cody manages to gain possession of the weapon but misses a charging attack in the corner. He retaliates with a bulldog and applies a figure-four leg lock. Roman desperately rakes Cody's eyes to break the hold.## Punches are exchanged before Roman throws Cody into the turnbuckles. He follows Cody outside the ring and pummels him with an inflatable Prime bottle. The brawl continues into the crowd, with both superstars trading punches. They climb onto storage cases, where Roman attempts a suplex but Cody counters with his own. ## Cody sends a battered Roman back into the ring and attempts his signature Beautiful Disaster move. However, Roman catches him and executes a powerful suplex. He follows up with another suplex and nearly secures a pinfall. To gain control, Roman transitions into a chokehold using the ring ropes. ## Cody fights back with punches, but Roman lands a strong elbow. Roman attempts a belly-to-back suplex, but Cody cleverly lands on his feet. The fight continues with Cody delivering a kick. Roman responds with a fisherman's suplex for a near fall.## Roman maintains control with punches and a series of clotheslines in the corner. However, Cody battles back with a superkick. They trade superkicks, then both land kicks before collapsing from exhaustion.## Regaining their composure, they exchange punches with Cody gaining the upper hand. He maneuvers a float-over and executes a powerful slam. Cody connects with his Beautiful Disaster signature move, but only manages a near fall. ## Roman counters Cody's Cutter with a CrossRhodes for a near fall. He mocks the move. Roman prepares for Superman punch but Cody dodges. Cody blasts Roman with jabs and hits Bionic Elbow. Roman escapes outside. Cody adjusts the announce table. Roman delivers a low blow. Roman powerbombs Cody through the announce table. Roman throws Cody back in the ring. Roman connects with Superman punch for a near fall. ## Roman charges for a spear, but Cody cuts him off with a knee and counters with a Cody Cutter for a near fall. Cody signals for his CrossRhodes, but Roman escapes with a well-timed knee. Roman attempts a uranage slam, but Cody counters with a clever arm drag reversal. Cody capitalizes with his own spear for another near fall. ## Cody connects with his CrossRhodes finisher, holding the hold. However, Jimmy Uso disrupts the pinfall attempt with a superkick. Jimmy checks on Roman, but gets caught with a Superman punch.## Jey Uso's entrance music hits, but he enters the ring slowly. Jimmy meets him on the ramp, only for Jey to deliver a superkick and a devastating spear through a table on the ramp.## Back in the ring, the action continues with Cody getting a near fall with a rollup. Roman counters with a near fall of his own with a spear. He argues with the referee, frustrated by the lack of victory. Roman applies a guillotine choke, but Cody powers out and rams him into the turnbuckles. The hold is broken as they tumble through the ropes.## Outside the ring, Cody takes control with a spear through the barrier. He throws Roman back in and connects with another CrossRhodes. He attempts a second one while holding the hold, but Solo Sikoa interferes with a Samoan Spike attack. ## Solo disrupts the pinfall again, placing Roman on top of Cody for a near fall. Frustrated, Solo pummels Cody and urges Roman to finish him. He even holds Cody for a charging Roman, but their combined attack with a spear and Samoan Spike only gets a two count.## Suddenly, John Cena enters the ring and unloads on Solo with punches and a clothesline over the top rope. He then hits Roman with an Attitude Adjustment and sets up the announce table. Solo gets another Attitude Adjustment through the table for good measure.## The drama continues as The Rock enters. He walks past a dazed Roman and joins Cena in the ring. Cena takes off his shirt, but The Rock surprises him with a Rock Bottom. Rock grabs his signature weight belt as the iconic Shield entrance music blasts.## Seth Rollins emerges from the crowd, but Roman cuts him off with a Superman punch before Rollins can attack with a chair. The Rock instructs Cody to get up.## The lights go out, then return with a dramatic gong sound. The Undertaker stalks towards the ring, drawing a snarl from The Rock. Taker delivers a Chokeslam to The Rock before the lights go out again. When they return, both Rock and Undertaker have vanished. ## Roman notices the chair and belt left behind in the ring. He grabs the chair, his gaze fixed on Seth, seemingly seeking revenge for the Shield's breakup. Cody seizes the opportunity, landing a kick on Roman as he prepares for a spear. Capitalizing on the opening, Cody delivers two consecutive CrossRhodes finishers, holding the hold each time. With a final, relentless CrossRhodes, Cody pins Roman for the three count and becomes the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. ## WWE WrestleMania 40 Results: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes Full Match ## WINNER: Cody Rhodes ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...