🔥 “WWE SHOCKER: Backstage Bombshell Reveals Why Roman Reigns DEMANDED Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 42!” 🔥
WWE is officially gearing up for one of the biggest trilogy showdowns in modern wrestling — Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes III — and the road to WrestleMania 42 is far crazier behind the scenes than anyone expected.
After that icy, tension-filled staredown at Survivor Series WarGames, fans immediately knew the score:
Reigns and Rhodes aren’t finished… not even close.
But the wild part? WWE didn’t lock this match in until very recently — and Roman Reigns himself pulled the strings.
⭐ Roman Reigns Quietly Changed WWE’s WrestleMania Plans
According to a new report from Self Made Pro, WWE’s creative team was split between multiple huge scenarios as recently as November 11th:
- Scenario A: Roman Reigns vs. Bron Breakker
CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes - Scenario B: Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns
CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes
For months, everyone assumed Punk vs. Cody and Seth vs. Roman were set in stone. Then Bron Breakker was added to the conversation. But behind closed doors? The Tribal Chief had another idea.
⭐ Roman Reigns Pushed for Cody Rhodes… On His Terms
A third pitch started gaining momentum:
- CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker
- Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes (Round 3)
Not only did some in WWE love this idea — Roman Reigns himself preferred it. And when Roman pushes for something at WrestleMania, history shows WWE listens.
It still took a major creative meeting to seal the deal, but once everyone aligned, the decision was final.
⭐ The Stunning Plan: Babyface Roman Wins The Rumble
Here’s the part that flips everything upside down:
👉 Roman Reigns will enter the 2026 Royal Rumble… as a BABYFACE.
👉 Roman Reigns will WIN the Rumble.
👉 He will challenge Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42 for the title he lost at WrestleMania 40.
WWE is going all-in on a Roman Reigns redemption arc, painting him as the man fighting to reclaim the throne Cody knocked him off.
Even Dave Meltzer backed the plans on Wrestling Observer Radio, confirming the two WrestleMania title matches:
- Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns
- CM Punk vs. Bron Breakker
This officially turns WrestleMania 42 into a trilogy finale, with the fate of WWE’s top star hanging in the balance.
⭐ Rhodes vs. Reigns III: Legacy vs. Redemption
Cody ended Roman’s historic title run at WrestleMania 40. Now WWE is reversing the roles:
- Cody stands tall as champion.
- Roman arrives as the hungry challenger.
- And only one man will leave Las Vegas as the true face of WWE.
This isn’t just another rematch —
it’s the end of an era, the climax of a rivalry, and the moment that decides who defines this generation.
⭐ What Do YOU Think?
Should WrestleMania 42’s main event be Cody vs. Roman… again?
Or should someone new have taken the spotlight?
Drop your fantasy booking ideas — the WWE Universe wants to hear your take!
