Roman Reigns, considered as one of the greatest WWE superstars, is probably going to be the major attraction at WrestleMania 42. The annual Survivor Series: WarGames clash resulted in the conqueror team of Reigns and Cody Rhodes, and the like, being defeated in their battle inside the cage. But it was the post-match scenario that caught the viewers’ attention the most. First off, the Tribal Chief went to CM Punk, and following a short conversation, they left each other with a smile. His dialogue with Rhodes was, in contrast, very uncomfortable.
Rivals refuse to reconcile as Reigns–Rhodes could headline WrestleMania again
Punk was on the scene to temper the contradiction in case it got out of hand, however the opposing parties did come to an agreement not to work together ever again. In the event WWE stamps the match of Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, it would be their third main event appearance in a row at the festival.
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Behind-the-Scenes Plans Show WWE’s Last-Minute Change
It was mentioned in a recent Self-Made Pro podcast episode that matching Cody Rhodes with Roman Reigns was a last-minute choice, with the latter’s powerful persona having a little bit of impact on it.
“So, on November 11th of this year, we were sitting on two possible scenarios for WrestleMania. Scenario one: Roman Reigns vs. Bron Breakker at Mania, and CM Punk vs. Cody. For the longest time, the plan was Punk vs. Cody, and Seth vs. Roman. That was locked in. Then the updated plan became Punk vs. Cody and Bron vs. Roman.”
“There was another option that some people in WWE were into—and Roman himself liked—if it was on his terms: Punk vs. Bron Breakker, and Roman vs. Cody.”
Reigns Rumored to Begin Redemption Arc
Reigns will begin his journey to WrestleMania by claiming the Royal Rumble victory as a good guy, and then he will conquer Cody Rhodes for the title at The Grandest Stage of Them All.
“Roman Reigns is going to win the Royal Rumble as a babyface. He’s going to frame it as a redemption story, and he’s just going to beat Cody Rhodes and win the championship”
