WWE Superstars brought the heat at the recent WrestleMania event, creating unforgettable moments at the 40th annual Show of Shows. Recently surfaced footage captures a special ringside moment involving Cody Rhodes alongside other top wrestling icons.
The highlight of the event was Cody Rhodes’ victory over Roman Reigns to claim the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship on Night Two of WrestleMania XLI. This epic 33-minute match saw an array of interference from wrestling legends like The Usos, Solo Sikoa, John Cena, The Rock, Seth Rollins in his Shield persona, and The Undertaker. After the match, Cody celebrated with his family, including his wife Brandi Rhodes, along with Rollins, Cena, Jey Uso, CM Punk, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, and LA Knight.
In a touching post-match moment, alternate footage released by the company shows Owens, Uso, and Zayn helping Cody to his feet as a sign of respect. Rollins, acknowledging the new champion, emphasized that it was now Cody’s time to shine. The video also captures Rhodes expressing gratitude towards Rollins at ringside for his support.
Cody Rhodes and WWE Championship (Via WWE/Twitter)
Following his triumph, Cody Rhodes made a grand entrance on RAW, ushering in a new era as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Fans can catch him next on Friday’s SmackDown as the repercussions of the thrilling two-night WrestleMania event continue to unfold.
Additionally, Rhea Ripley’s electrifying victory over Becky Lynch on Night One of WrestleMania XLI added to the excitement. Meanwhile, Night Two saw Damian Priest seizing the World Heavyweight Championship by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract after Drew McIntyre’s initial win over Seth Rollins. The event concluded with Cody Rhodes securing a monumental win over Roman Reigns in a Bloodline Rules match to claim the Undisputed Universal Championship.
The victories of Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley, two WWE 2K24 cover superstars, marked a historic moment at WrestleMania XLI. Ripley expressed her joy on social media, highlighting her successful alliances with Priest and Rhodes, known as The Terror Twins and The Nightmares. Despite some setbacks for The Judgment Day in other matches, the event overall was a thrilling spectacle for wrestling fans worldwide.
