Cody Rhodes returned with a pop and won the Men’s Royal Rumble this year. His intentions were obvious as Roman Reigns held both the world titles. While the former Intercontinental Champion wants to make history in WWE, ‘The Tribal Chief’ wants to protect his Undisputed WWE Universal title reigns.
REIGNS. RHODES. WRESTLEMANIA.
Can @CodyRhodes dethrone @WWERomanReigns this April at #WrestleMania or will the Head of the Table reign supreme? pic.twitter.com/TuTzUCgBtc
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2023
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Surprisingly, ‘The Wise Man’ views Rhodes vs Roman Reigns much more than championships. As per him, both the stars will try to establish a new legacy.
Paul Heyman why Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes is different at WrestleMania
Recently, The Bloodline’s Special Counsel sat for an interview with Variety. He shared the dynamics of how The Bloodline was formed and is ongoing for almost two years. Moreover, he shared his views on The American Nightmare and The Head of Table facing at the grandest stage.
Paul Heyman said, “There’s more in common with these two characters than there is distinct. In that sense, they’re trying to become the most famous member of their family.”
The Wise Man added, “And that’s a big, big task to accomplish. They’re both trying to define their own legacies through the main event of WrestleMania.”
Both men represent two of the most legendary and recognized families in professional wrestling. Reigns and Rhodes will try to cement their legacy in WWE at WrestleMania, as this match is a clash of two great wrestling families.
The Needlemover’s father Sika Anoa’i and the former AEW star’s father Dusty Rhodes, both of whom are WWE Hall of Famers. While the Anoa’i family has held WWE’s top price several times, The American Nightmare aims to be the first to hold the WWE Title in the Rhodes family.
An emotional attack by Paul Heyman on RAW
Cody Rhodes is very protective of his father Dusty Rhodes and brother Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust’s legacies. On the episode of RAW, he thanked Heyman for helping his father during tough times.
The former WWE Tag team champion recalled his family going broke, quoting it as, “Hard times became more than just a promo.” Heyman helped them at the time and thanked him. However, the former Advocate had other things in mind.
He shared his last conversation with The American Dream that shattered Cody. Heyman said, “In my last conversation with your dad he told me you were his favorite son, but Roman Reigns was the son he always wanted”
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This was enough for Heyman to mess with his mind ahead of their clash at WrestleMania 39 if Reigns defends his titles at the Elimination Chamber.
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