‘This is crazy’: Fighters react to Cody Rhodes concluding the storyline at WrestleMania 40 main event

Cody Rhodes wraps up his storyline by defeating Roman Reigns to claim the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship, with the help of unexpected and iconic allies who came to his aid when he needed it most. This marked the culmination of WrestleMania 40.

Rhodes, who had previously missed out on victory at WrestleMania 39, had to adhere to the Bloodline rules as The Rock and Reigns emerged victorious against him and Seth Rollins in the headline event of night one at WrestleMania 40 on Saturday. Despite the odds, Rhodes seized the moment when it mattered most, securing the win with a three-count at the conclusion of an intense match.

The highly anticipated match also featured a showdown between Reigns’ family members, Jimmy Uso, Solo Chicoa, and The Rock. Not to be outdone, Rhodes received support from Jey Uso, John Cena, Seth Rollins, and even The Undertaker on his path to victory as over 70,000 enthusiastic fans gathered at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field to witness the spectacle.

Similar to the card on Saturday, fighters from the past and present from the UFC and beyond were in attendance to witness the extravaganza, with notable figures such as Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen. Let’s see how they reacted to Rhodes’ triumph and the overall unforgettable main event.