3 ways WWE can have Roman Reigns retain at WrestleMania without hurting Cody Rhodes’ momentum; MITB cash-in, and more

This upcoming Sunday, a clash between one of the most notorious WWE villains of the modern age and the current top hero is set to take place. Although a positive outcome is expected, it is not certain.

Despite thousands of fans leaving SoFi Stadium with broken hearts at last year’s WrestleMania, they remained confident that Roman Reigns had finally met his match in the beloved Cody Rhodes. However, to their dismay, The Tribal Chief was able to steal a victory. In the year since, these same fans have fervently followed Rhodes’ journey to earning a rematch.

Despite all indications suggesting that WrestleMania XL will conclude with the crowning of a new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, nothing is certain until the match has concluded. It is possible that the officials may choose to extend Reigns’ remarkable reign as champion until he surpasses Hulk Hogan’s record later this year.

If The American Nightmare is unable to secure a victory, WWE should carefully plan the finish to avoid portraying him as weak. Here are three strategies to guarantee that:

#3. Damian Priest’s Shocking Mid-Match Cash-In Leads to His Downfall

During the past three-and-a-half years, The Bloodline has held the top spot as the dominant faction in the Stamford-based promotion. However, members of The Judgment Day continue to assert their control over the company.

Therefore, in order to assert his dominance, Damian Priest may contemplate utilizing his Money in the Bank contract during the main event of Sunday’s WrestleMania XL. Despite the fact that The Judgment Day members belong to the RAW roster, they have not refrained from interfering in major SmackDown storylines.

Despite this, The Archer of Infamy could potentially try to overthrow Seth Rollins as the mastermind behind The Heist of the Century, resulting in Rhodes/Reigns II becoming a Triple Threat match.

By pinning Priest, The Tribal Chief can extend his title reign. Meanwhile, Cody would have a valid excuse for not completing his storyline for the second consecutive year.

#2. The Infamous Philadelphia Screwjob at Bloodline’s Hands

At The Showcase of The Immortals this weekend, The American Nightmare could learn the lesson that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

The infamous Montreal Screwjob incident played a crucial role in the rise of The Attitude Era, one of WWE’s most mainstream periods. This event led to the emergence of a bold, villainous on-screen authority figure, motivating popular good guys and rebellious anti-heroes to elevate their performances in order to defeat him.

It is possible that WWE may repeat this experiment without informing Rhodes or Reigns. The Rock has continuously claimed that he is superior to others and can make championships “disappear”since turning heel.

If the main event is “Bloodline Rules,”The Final Boss could potentially use his influence to instruct the referee to ring the bell at his discretion. This would result in Reigns retaining his championship and Rhodes’ integrity remaining intact.

Surprising heel turn rocks WWE fans

Ever since Cody Rhodes made his remarkable comeback to WWE just two years ago, he has quickly established himself as one of the most popular and pure-hearted good guys, following in the footsteps of John Cena.

Despite the belief that turning The American Nightmare heel at this time may not be a strategic decision, the element of surprise has often led to unforgettable moments in WWE history. In order to avoid jeopardizing Rhodes’ current momentum and allowing Reigns to retain the title, it may be beneficial for Cody to undergo a heel turn.

It could be either a planned strategy with The Rock or the result of his realization during the match that he could not defeat The Tribal Chief. This caused him to unleash his dark side. Despite being weighed down by his uncontrolled desperation, Reigns managed to secure the victory and move closer to breaking Hulk Hogan’s record.

Despite this, it would be a malicious plot twist if The Dashing One were to return to his malevolent behavior, causing children all over the world to shed tears while witnessing his harm.