WrestleMania 39 was a night full of excitement, as some of the world’s greatest wrestlers faced off against each other in the biggest stage of them all. Among the highlights of the night was the epic match-up between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes for the WWE Universal Title. Reigns, who had been the reigning champion for a while, faced a tough challenge from Rhodes, who was determined to take home the coveted belt. In what turned out to be a nail-biting contest, Reigns emerged victorious, retaining his title and cementing his place as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the match, the drama, and the aftermath of this historic event.
Roman Reigns made history once again by retaining the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship for a near-950-day run. He defeated Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 39 on Sunday night. Although Rhodes looked like he had the match won, Solo Sikoa hit him with a Samoan Spike while Paul Heyman distracted the referee, allowing Reigns to hit the Spear and score the pin.
The Usos also tried to interfere on behalf of their cousin, but Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens came to Rhodes’ aid while the match official was injured. However, it was all to no avail as Reigns secured the victory following Sikoa’s interference. Reigns cemented his status as one of the greatest world champions in WWE history by successfully defending his titles against Owens in January. When Zayn turned on The Bloodline at the Royal Rumble rather than attacking long-time friend KO, Reigns found himself in a massive battle at Elimination Chamber on February 18. Although the former Honorary Uce came close on several occasions to beating Reigns in the main event of the PPV in his hometown of Montréal, The Tribal Chief again found a way to prevail.
With that victory, Reigns locked himself into the main event of WrestleMania for a highly anticipated match against Rhodes. Reigns’ special counsel, Paul Heyman, tried to get inside The American Nightmare’s head and throw him off his game during the build toward The Show of Shows, but Rhodes shook it off and made the world title his sole focus.
Rhodes drew inspiration from his late Hall of Fame father, Dusty Rhodes. One year ago, Rhodes returned to WWE for several years and played an essential role in the formation of All Elite Wrestling. He was the surprise opponent for Seth Rollins on The Grandest Stage. On the post-WrestleMania 38 episode of Raw, Rhodes made his intentions for returning clear, saying he wanted to do the one thing his father never did: Win the WWE Championship. Rhodes’ pursuit of that goal hit a speed bump in June when he suffered a torn pectoral muscle, landing him on the shelf for nearly eight months.
Rhodes returned in time for the Royal Rumble in January, and won the men’s match from the No. 30 spot, securing his place in the WrestleMania main event. Despite his best efforts, Reigns succeeded once again at WrestleMania and took a huge step toward extending his world title run to 1,000 days.
The event was a huge success, and it featured some incredible matches, including Edge vs. Becky Lynch, Drew McIntyre vs. AJ Styles, and Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro. However, the main event was undoubtedly the most anticipated matchup of the night, and it did not disappoint. The buzz surrounding WrestleMania mounted for months leading up to the event.
WrestleMania 39 took place on April 3, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event drew a record-breaking crowd of over 105,000 people, making it the biggest event in WWE history. The show was broadcast live on the WWE Network and was watched by millions of fans worldwide.
The WWE Network has revolutionized how people watch wrestling. It’s now possible to watch old matches, documentaries, and live events like WrestleMania from anywhere in the world. The service has changed how people consume wrestling content, and it’s continued to grow year on year. In the future, it’s likely that more and more people will cut the cord and opt for streaming services like the WWE Network.
In conclusion, Reigns’ victory at WrestleMania 39 was a historic event that will be remembered for years to come. The event was a smashing success, and it featured some incredible matches that had fans on the edge of their seats. WrestleMania continues to be the biggest event in wrestling, and it’s a testament to the sport’s enduring popularity. WWE and the WWE Network have revolutionized how people watch wrestling, and they will continue to do so in the future.
In the end, it was Roman Reigns who stood tall at WrestleMania 39, retaining his WWE Universal Championship after a hard-fought battle against Cody Rhodes. The Big Dog once again proved why he’s the top dog in WWE and cemented his reign as one of the most dominant champions in recent memory. As for Rhodes, he may have come up short in his quest for the Universal Championship, but he can hold his head high knowing he gave it his all and put on a show for the WWE Universe. For now, Reigns looks unstoppable, but with WrestleMania always around the corner, who knows what the future holds for the WWE Universal Championship.
