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Sunday, Apr 2 | 8 PMET/5 PMPT

WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns def. Cody Rhodes

With a bold “Acknowledge me” statement from Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, one of the most highly anticipated title fights in WWE history began in an electrically charged atmosphere.

The greatest prize in WWE is on the line as “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns defends the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against the 2023 Royal Rumble Winner, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, in the main event of WrestleMania. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania

A methodical start by both men soon led to a Disaster Kick attempt by Rhodes, but Reigns caught him and planted him with a powerbomb.

The American Nightmare prepares to finish the story as he makes his incredible pyrotechnic-filled entrance at WrestleMania 39. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania

Solo Sikoa, The Bloodline’s enforcer, meddled in the match multiple times, first driving a steel chair into Rhodes’ ribs, then pulling Cody’s leg out as Rhodes was bouncing off the ropes, both behind the back of the official.

Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns makes his spectacular entrance at WrestleMania while flanked by his special counsel, Paul Heyman, and his enforcer, Solo Sikoa, as an orchestra plays. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania

Reigns attempted another powerbomb, this time through the announce table, but The American Nightmare countered by sending Reigns tumbling through the broken wood instead.

Before challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Cody Rhodes hands his personalized weight belt to the son of the late Jon Huber, better known to WWE fans as Luke Harper. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania

As Rhodes was gaining steam, Sikoa once again got involved, hitting Rhodes with his own weight belt. The referee saw this, however, and ejected The Bloodline’s enforcer, finally leaving Reigns alone and vulnerable.

Reigns seized the weight belt and looked ready to clobber his opponent with it, but Rhodes caught Reigns with a huge Cross Rhodes for a two-count.

A resilient Cody Rhodes gives Roman Reigns everything he has, including a jaw-dropping Cody Cutter that nearly dethrones the champion. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania

Reigns channeled his cousin, delivering a Rock Bottom for a close two-count of his own. Reigns geared up for a Superman Punch, but Rhodes evaded and channeled the legendary Triple H by executing a Pedigree for another two-count.

Rhodes edged his way out of a Spear attempt, allowing Rhodes to lock in a Figure-Four Leglock. Reigns countered by shifting the weight onto Rhodes’ leg, forcing the challenger to the ropes.

Reigns looked ready to end the match, clutching Rhodes into the Guillotine and making the challenger fade. Miraculously, Rhodes broke the Guillotine and began raining down right hands on the champion, much to the delight of the WWE Universe. 

As Jimmy & Jey Uso attack a helpless Cody Rhodes on behalf of Roman Reigns, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions come to the aid of The American Nightmare and start brawling with The Usos. Catch WWE action on Peacock, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #WrestleMania

When the official was taken out by an errant kick from Rhodes, The Usos hit the scene, superkicked Rhodes and hit the 1-D. As The Usos were dragging Reigns onto Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn attacked The Usos. Owens hit a Stunner on Reigns followed by a Helluva Kick from Zayn. The main event foursome from Saturday fought each other into the stands, allowing Rhodes to cover Reigns.

An agonizingly slow count from the injured official allowed Reigns to kick out, shocking the WWE Universe and Rhodes. 

The American Nightmare became The American Dream, hitting the Bionic Elbow. With Rhodes attempting a third Cross Rhodes, Sikoa rejoined the affair, hitting Rhodes with the Samoan Spike.

Seconds later, Reigns crashed through Rhodes with a Spear, and Rhodes’ dream went up in smoke while Reigns retained his title in the main event of WrestleMania for the third consecutive year.

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