Cody Rhodes Challenges Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 40 Main Event

During WWE WrestleMania 40‘s highly anticipated press conference, Cody Rhodes made a surprising move by challenging Roman Reigns for the main event match at the upcoming event. The press conference, held in Las Vegas, witnessed a heated exchange between the wrestlers and other notable figures in the WWE universe.

The speculation surrounding The Rock‘s potential involvement in the WrestleMania 40 main event had drawn significant attention. However, Rhodes made his intentions clear by addressing Reigns as “Mr. Hesitation” and staking his claim on facing Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship. Rhodes’ challenge prompted a response from Michael Cole, who officially announced the highly anticipated match between Rhodes and Reigns as the main event for WrestleMania 40.

The Rock’s recent surprise return had sparked controversy and criticism, leading to negative reactions from fans. Amidst the backlash, The Rock made an appearance on the Pat McAfee show and referred to Cody Rhodes’ passionate fanbase as “Cody Crybabies,” further fueling the tension between him and Rhodes.

As the WrestleMania Kickoff Press Conference unfolded, WWE aimed to provide clarity to the event’s main event picture. Triple H, a key figure in the WWE, highlighted the rich history and evolution of WrestleMania, emphasizing that WrestleMania 40 would be a new era for the company.

Bianca Belair, who had made history at WrestleMania 37 alongside Sasha Banks as the first Black women to headline the event, discussed her future ambitions and teased her potential participation in the upcoming Elimination Chamber.

Rhea Ripley received an enthusiastic reception from the crowd, proclaiming herself as the most dominant women’s champion of all time. She also expressed surprise at the overwhelming support from the audience, acknowledging the “Mami” chants directed towards her.

Becky Lynch, another prominent figure in WWE, appeared to discuss a potential matchup with Ripley, playfully coining it as “Mami vs. The Man.” The crowd’s reaction further showcased the excitement surrounding this potential contest.

The press conference took an unexpected turn when Seth Rollins attempted to introduce Cody Rhodes, resulting in a confrontation with Roman Reigns. Both wrestlers exchanged verbal jabs, with Reigns ultimately stating that he would decide his WrestleMania opponent and choosing The Rock.

The Rock, dressed in all black, emerged in response to Reigns’ challenge. Although he received cheers initially, the crowd quickly turned on him and voiced their desire for Cody Rhodes to be in the main event. The Rock addressed the crowd’s dissatisfaction, introducing them to the “Cody Crybabies” and asserting that his matchup against Reigns would be the biggest in WrestleMania history.

Cody Rhodes, amidst thunderous cheers, interrupted The Rock and made it clear that Reigns’ decision did not hold. Rhodes boldly declared his choice to face Reigns in the main event at WrestleMania 40, overshadowing Seth Rollins in the process.

The heated exchange became more intense, with Reigns dismissing Rhodes’ father and Rhodes firing back by criticizing Reigns’ lack of cooking skills. The tension escalated further as The Rock slapped Rhodes, resulting in a chaotic skirmish.

Following the press conference, backstage segments unveiled additional confrontations between The Rock, Triple H, and other WWE personalities, signaling a wild and unpredictable Road to WrestleMania.