At WrestleMania 40, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes reached an astonishing career milestone by dethroning the once unassailable Roman Reigns and capturing the Undisputed WWE Championship, marking a momentous occasion.
In the wake of this accomplishment, Cody Rhodes has set out to distinguish his championship reign, setting his sights on the legitimacy established during Roman Reigns’s staggering 1,316-day reign.
In an exclusive dialogue with WHAS11, which can be viewed at their recent interview, Rhodes delineated the traits that set his stewardship of the title apart from Roman Reigns. Pointing out that contrary to Reigns, Rhodes makes it a point to show up with the championship at every WWE event regardless of the city.
Rhodes referenced his WrestleMania 39 endeavor, where despite falling short, he felt like a champion sans the title, pledging to bring the championship to every crowd upon victory, a promise he joyously fulfilled at WrestleMania 40.
“I think one of the things I really love is the fact that I am able to go city to city. Whereas the WWE Champion prior to myself, the Tribal Chief, was not on every city. He wasn’t making it to every show. “And I’ve had the opportunity to be able to bring it – and for a year I felt like I was the champion without the belt. I was everywhere promising them, ‘Hey, I’m gonna bring you the WWE Championship’. It feels good when you can fulfill your promise and go back to these places and bring this (title).”
Moving forward, with recent developments hinting at the continuation of a feud between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles post-last week’s SmackDown, the WWE universe is abuzz with the potential of a forthcoming rematch.
So, as fans and critics alike ponder the World Championship legacies of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, the burning question remains: is Rhodes shaping a more illustrious and recognized championship reign than that of Reigns? Share your views in the comments section below!
FAQs About Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns’ Championship Reigns
How long was Roman Reigns’ championship reign?
Roman Reigns’ championship reign lasted an impressive 1,316 days.
How did Cody Rhodes’ view his role in WWE before winning the title?
Cody Rhodes felt like he was the champion before actually obtaining the belt, fulfilling a promise to bring the WWE Championship to the fans across cities.
What is the rumored next step for Cody Rhodes?
Speculations point to a potential rematch between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles following the continuation of their rivalry after SmackDown.
What message does Cody Rhodes convey about his championship reign?
Rhodes emphasizes that unlike Roman Reigns, he attends every show in different cities, bringing the championship title to the WWE audience consistently.
Where can viewers watch the interview with Cody Rhodes?
The interview with Cody Rhodes can be watched on YouTube at this link.