Roman Reigns looks set for a 1,000-day tenure as Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania on Sunday.
Both competitors had memorable entrances, with Cody coming out first. He greeted his wife and daughter, before gifting his weightlifting belt to Brodie Huber, son of the late Jon Huber.
A beautiful story. 💜@CodyRhodes has a special #WrestleMania weight belt for Brodie, son of the late, great Jon Huber. pic.twitter.com/Yahq8iJBno
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2023
Reigns then entered with Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa after his theme was played by concert pianists on the stage.
Reigns went into the match as the WWE’s most dominant champion in decades and Rhodes entered undefeated since returning to WWE at WrestleMania 38.
The match captured the imagination of the crowd, who were fully engaged throughout.
Solo Sikoa interfered several times in the first half of the match, finally being ejected by the referee.
It was a lengthy match, with near-falls and submission escapes in the late going.
After a referee bump, the Usos ran in to attack Rhodes. To an enormous reaction, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn came to the rescue, fighting off the Usos and delivering a Stunner and a Helluva Kick to Reigns.
NOT SO FAST!!!@FightOwensFIght & @SamiZayn have arrived to counter @WWEUsos at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/mwqQJ4R6aN
— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2023
Just as Rhodes seemed certain to win, Sikoa reappeared and delivered a Samoan Spike while Paul Heyman distracted the referee, allowing Reigns to get the pin.
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