3 reasons why Cody Rhodes winning at WrestleMania 40 is a bad idea; unexpected face turn, The Rock vs. Roman, and more

On Night 2 of WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes will participate in one of the most significant matches of his WWE career. He will face off against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Whether the match will follow ”Bloodline Rules” or not hinges on the outcome of the tag team match on Night One between The Rock & Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins.

While fans are eagerly anticipating The American Nightmare to conclude his tale, followers of the Tribal Chief are rooting for Roman to defend his title at The Showcase of The Immortals.

While there are certainly valid reasons for Rhodes to conclude his story at WrestleMania 40, this article will focus on three specific reasons why it would be detrimental for Dusty’s son to emerge victorious at the Grandest Stage of Them All.

#3. The Impact of Cody Rhodes Winning at WrestleMania 40 on Roman Reigns’ Record-Breaking Potential

Despite the modern era of professional wrestling, Roman Reigns has defied expectations and is currently on a historic championship reign in the Stamford-based promotion as the leader of The Bloodline.

The Tribal Chief is quickly approaching the legendary title reign record of Hulk Hogan, which stands at approximately 1474 days. Currently, Reigns has held the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship for around 1312 days. If he successfully defeats Cody Rhodes at The Show of Shows this Sunday, there is no doubt that The Big Dog will surpass the Hulkster’s record.

It’s difficult to predict if any upcoming star will have a title reign as long as Roman Reigns’. Therefore, it would be wise for The Tribal Chief to hold onto the title at WrestleMania 40 and only lose it once he surpasses Hulk Hogan’s record.

#2. The potential for a surprising heel turn for Roman Reigns after WrestleMania 40

It would not be a wise decision for Cody Rhodes to win at The Showcase of The Immortals, as it could potentially result in the Head of The Table turning into a fan favorite. In previous instances, Paul Heyman has suggested that the Tribal Chief’s character is heavily tied to his championship reign, indicating that a loss at WrestleMania 40 could lead to a babyface turn for Roman.

Despite this, it is necessary to postpone Roman Reigns’ face turn in order for the company to fully develop the Bloodline Saga. The recent involvement of The Rock in the narrative serves as evidence that the Stamford-based promotion still has more potential angles to explore within the Samoan faction.

Furthermore, with regards to the ongoing Bloodline Saga, Reigns’ potential heroic transformation after WrestleMania 40 may seem like a rushed decision. Therefore, it would be more prudent to postpone the Tribal Chief’s change to a babyface, which further solidifies the argument against Cody Rhodes winning at ‘Mania.

#1. The potential for a showdown between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns at ‘Mania

It can be assumed that in order for Cody Rhodes to emerge as the winner at WrestleMania 40, The Final Boss will have to play a significant part. If The Great One were to betray his cousin at The Show of Shows, it would likely result in a rivalry between the two Samoans.

In addition, if this hypothetical situation were to occur, SummerSlam 2024 would be the perfect setting for a showdown between the Tribal Chief and The Rock. It would be challenging for WWE to continue the storyline until the next WrestleMania.

On the other hand, if Cody Rhodes is not successful in winning the title at WrestleMania 40, it would provide an opportunity for the company to arrange a match between The Rock and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41. Thus, this further reinforces the argument against Cody Rhodes’ potential victory at The Showcase of The Immortals this weekend.