Roman Reigns Clarifies Cody Rhodes’ ‘Good Guy’ Status

With WrestleMania 40 on the horizon, tension mounts as Roman Reigns prepares to defend his title against Cody Rhodes in a highly anticipated main event on the second night. In a rare public appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Reigns opened up about the journey to this moment, reflecting on the path that led him from a potential dream match with The Rock back to facing Cody Rhodes.

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Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, expressed a palpable sense of what could have been, imagining a legendary bout against The Rock that was derailed by Rhodes and a vocal segment of the WWE fanbase.

“The big issue with Cody Rhodes is his tendency to complain,” Reigns remarked. He suggested that a small but loud portion of fans, whom he candidly criticized, paved the way for Cody Rhodes to steal the spotlight, depriving fans of what could have been a match for the ages between Reigns and The Rock.

Despite this, Reigns acknowledges the fluid nature of professional wrestling, where adaptability is key. Yet, he couldn’t hide his disappointment over the change in plans, viewing a potential victory over The Rock as the ultimate validation of his wrestling legacy.

Instead, Reigns finds himself facing Cody Rhodes once more, a decision he views as a detour from his intended “storybook ending.” Roman Reigns’s critique extends beyond the ring, pointing to Cody Rhodes’s eight-year absence from WWE and questioning the narrative that paints Cody Rhodes as the quintessential “good guy.” He challenges the perception of Cody Rhodes as a fan favorite, attributing it to the wrestler’s ability to play the political game within the industry.

As WrestleMania approaches, Roman Reigns’s comments add fuel to an already fiery rivalry. The clash between Reigns and Rhodes is not just a battle for the title but a contest of narratives, with both wrestlers vying to define their legacies on wrestling’s grandest stage.