WrestleMania 40 Night 2 featured a highly anticipated main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, with Rhodes overcoming the odds to win the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship for the first time in his career. Despite the threats of Bloodline Rules and the assistance of WWE legends, Rhodes emerged victorious, pinning Reigns and bringing his story to a satisfying conclusion. The match was a hard-fought battle that saw both competitors utilizing their signature moves and receiving help from their respective allies.
In a dramatic turn of events, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso became involved in the match, with Jimmy ultimately betraying Rhodes by delivering a superkick. However, Jey retaliated by evening the score, leading to a chaotic brawl that culminated in Jey spearing Jimmy off the stage and through a table. Despite Reigns’ continued efforts to put Rhodes away, including multiple spears, Rhodes remained resilient and managed to execute his finishing move, the Cross Rhodes, multiple times.
The match took an unexpected turn when Solo Sikoa interfered, attacking Rhodes and allowing Reigns to deliver a devastating spear. However, the arrival of John Cena and The Rock shifted the dynamics once again, with Cena seeking revenge on Sikoa and The Rock confronting Cena in a monumental faceoff. The Undertaker then made a surprise appearance, clearing the ring of disruptors and leaving Rhodes and Reigns to face each other one-on-one.
Rhodes capitalized on the moment, blocking a spear from Reigns and successfully executing the Cross Rhodes to secure the victory and become the new WWE Undisputed Universal Champion. Following his win, Rhodes was joined in the ring by Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, LA Knight, and others, as he expressed his gratitude to key figures within WWE and embraced the dawn of a new era in the organization. The match and its aftermath marked a significant moment in Rhodes’ career and the landscape of WWE.
In addition to the main event, WrestleMania 40 Night 2 featured a series of compelling matches, including Drew McIntyre defeating Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, Damian Priest cashing in on McIntyre to win the title, The Pride emerging victorious in a Philadelphia Street Fight against The Final Testament, LA Knight defeating A.J. Styles, Logan Paul retaining the United States Championship against Kevin Owens and Randy Orton, and Bayley defeating Iyo Sky for the WWE Women’s Championship. The night was filled with high-stakes competition, unexpected twists, and memorable moments that left a lasting impact on the WWE Universe.
