WWE History
How Cody Rhodes Finished the Story at WrestleMania 40
Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
What Happened
The match came one year after Rhodes lost to Reigns in the WrestleMania 39 main event.
Cody Rhodes defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to win the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
The WWE Context
Several wrestlers became involved under Bloodline Rules before Rhodes hit three Cross Rhodes to win.
WWE’s official record provides the result and event context used in this report. All Wrestlers List checked that source on August 10, 2026.
Why It Matters
The result ended Reigns’ long world-title run and completed the central story of Rhodes’ WWE return.
The story remains part of WWE’s current record and helps explain the championship or career timeline that followed.
Sources and Updates
This article relies on WWE’s first-party event archive, results page, championship directory, or superstar profile. It does not use rumors as confirmed information.
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