“Incredible”: Vince McMahon’s Grandson Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Roman Reigns After WrestleMania XL Defeat to Cody Rhodes

Folks are still going nuts after the crazy WrestleMania XL main event that saw Roman Reigns‘ long reign as champion came crashing down. But amongst all the glitters and golds, one voice stood out – Declan McMahon, grandson of WWE’s legendary boss man Vince McMahon.

Declan’s heartfelt words show the immense respect the McMahon family, the first family of sports entertainment, has for the former champ. As the smoke clears from this explosive battle, everyone’s wondering – what’s next for the Big Dog Roman Reigns? The answers will come in the must-see storylines over the next few weeks.

Declan bows down to Roman Reigns

Declan, a rising football star running back for the Indiana Hoosiers, grew up soaking in the McMahon family’s passion for WWE’s crazy world, even signaling a possible crossover to the arena. Living and breathing sports entertainment, he got a real taste for the storytelling and over-the-top personalities that keep fans glued. “It Goes Without Saying. Thank You Roman Reigns! Truly One Of The All-Time Greats,” Declan wrote on X today, acknowledging Reigns’ permanent mark on the game. For the McMahons, whose legacy is tied tight to WWE’s growth, Reigns’ run with the belt was something special.

The respect the McMahon clan has for Reigns is clear as day. “Don’t frown because it’s over smile because it happened,” Declan continued, saying Reigns’ epic reign will go down as one of the greatest ever. The McMahons know talent when they see it and know how to create new superstars. Despite incurring a massive loss, The Bloodline, by hook or by crook put a valiant stand at WrestleMania.

The Bloodline’s last stand at WrestleMania XL

When the curtain fell on WrestleMania XL’s main event where Cody Rhodes dethroned Roman Reigns to end his historic 1,316-day title reign, the WWE Universe went bonkers. But at that moment, the Samoan Bloodline, led by Reigns, gave one last valiant effort, refusing to let their Undisputed WWE Universal title go without an all-out war.

The battle between Rhodes and Reigns at the “Showcase of the Immortals” was a straight-up slobber knocker, with Reigns’ whole Bloodline crew – Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa – pulling out every move in their arsenal to stop the “American Nightmare” from taking Reigns’ throne. From Samoan Spikes to Spear-Spike combos, the Bloodline left it all in the ring, showing they’d do whatever it took to keep dominating.

In the end, it took legends like John Cena, The Rock, and The Undertaker making a surprise return to finally turn the tide for Rhodes and let him capture the title to solidify his name in the record books. The Bloodline’s fall marks the end of an era but also kicks off a brand new chapter in WWE’s always-evolving story.  

Read More: Roman Reigns’ Post WrestleMania XL Status Revealed by Triple H Amid Leukaemia Return Rumors

As the dust settles, one question remains: what’s next for Roman Reigns and the Samoan Bloodline after this devastating loss? The WWE Universe is on the edge of its seats, waiting to see the Bloodline’s next move to reclaim its spot at the top of the mountain, no matter how many Austin 3:16 whuppings or Sweet Chin Musics it takes.