FULL MATCH: Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes – Undisputed WWE Title Match: WrestleMania XL Sunday

Wrestling has no. You took it all away I give it all away to take my freedom you can't begin the pain I built my kingdom I got my kingdom, [INAUDIBLE] I'm ready. Took it all away or give it all away, you take my freedom, it has changed the game I've never made a play I built my kingdom tell you don't you die I dream about that don't follow me till yeah I am a king of darkness WrestleMania 40 is presented by Snickers.

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Relive 40 years at WrestleMania. Play all new match types and career mode experiences with an iconic roster of over 200 superstars and legends available now worldwide. With your coverman, Cody Rhodes.

He earned this opportunity. [MUSIC] But there's no way he's anywhere near 100% for biggest out of your life, Toni Rose. >> Not only 100%, but his deadline rules.

[MUSIC] As performed by the school district of Philadelphia all City Orchestra. The entrance of The Tribal Chief. [MUSIC] For 1316 days, Roman Reigns has called himself champion.

There are only three men in the history of WWE that have held the championship longer. Bruno Sammartino, Bob Backlund, and Hulk Hogan. >> This truly is greatness on a different level.

G. O. D Mode engaged.

You are looking at a man who was born for this, who was the thoroughbred of the Aniwai family. Roman Reigns, one of the all time greats. Addicted to greatness for the 9th time in his career.

>> Roman Reigns main events, WrestleMania. Bring me the record tonight that was held by the immortal Hulk Hogan. >> I'm just taking it all in, Cole.

Somehow when Roman comes around, greatness just smacks you in the mouth. All of Philadelphia is feeling it. It is the 31st time three one that Roman Reigns will defend the championship during this reign.

[MUSIC] The many is knocked off is a who's who. A virtual Hall of Fame, including Goldberg and Rey Mysterio, and John Cena, and Edge, Drw McIntyre, Randy Orton, AJ Styles, Braun Strowman, Daniel Bryan, and many others. >> And that's why we acknowledge Cole.

>> You forgot one name on that list, Michael Cole, Cody Rhodes. Last year, at the pinnacle of our business, Cody attempted to dethrone The Tribal Chief. >> And then, well.

[MUSIC] >> What I find a bit interesting about this is that Roman Reigns has come along with the exception of the brand new Hall of Fame of the wise man, Paul Heyman. Because this will be contested under Bloodline rules, which means anything goes, no disqualifications, no count-outs. You would be a pitfall or submission.

>> Cole, put your ones up. Go ahead, Cory. Acknowledge our Tribal Chief in the best shape we've ever seen him.

Ready to go back to back. Main events are the biggest WrestleMania of all time. [SOUND] The following contest comes to scheduled for one fall, will be contested under Bloodline rules, and it is for The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

>> [APPLAUSE] >> Introducing the challenger from Atlanta, Georgia, weighing in at 222 pounds, he is the winner of the 2023 and 2024 Men's Royal Rumble Match, The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes. >> [APPLAUSE] >> A lot of Cody crybabies here in Philly. >> And his opponent, accompanied to the ring by his Special Counsel, WWE Hall of Famer, The Wiseman Paul Heyman from Pensacola, Florida.

Weighing in at 265 pounds, he is The Undisputed WWE Universal Heavyweight Champion, Roman Reigns. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Ladies and gentlemen, it is the ninth inning. For Cody Rhodes, it is a must win.

If he does not get the job done tonight, he'll never get another opportunity. He's looking at the championship that no one in his family has ever held, including his dad, the late, great American Dram, Dusty Rhodes. Who actually was able to feel the championship at one point in his career 47 years ago, but had it ripped away from him.

And tonight, Cody Rhodes hopes to right that injustice against the man who has been the most dominant champion of this era. It is Roman Reigns. It is Cody Rhodes.

It is for The Undisputed Championship, sold out tonight at WrestleMania. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Cody Rhodes did not flinch. Cody Rhodes is hoping to rally this crowd tonight.

And here we go, big fight field in Philadelphia. Reigns, Rhodes for the title. >> This is Cody's last stand, and I can't help but notice the confidence on the face of The Tribal Chief.

Roman Reigns supremely confident tonight, knowing that if he gets in trouble, Roman can do whatever the hell he wants, Bloodline rules. >> On the match like we saw last night in the match between Rock and Roman against Cody and Seth, in which the Rock and Romans victory led to the stipulations here tonight. Let's break some things down, Corey, let's start first with the champ Roman Reigns.

What did he do to retain the title? >> Roman does the same thing he has been doing since he captured the championship to begin with. Roman's belief in himself is second to absolutely no one.

Roman needs to be careful not to get overconfident. But if Roman can maintain that composure, Cody's in a lot of trouble tonight. >> Cody Rhodes under a ton of pressure.

If you're Rhodes, what do you do to knock off Roman? >> Well, if you're Cody Rhodes, I think you kinda wanna make this attract me. You're the one who's been wrestling three days a week for the last six months.

You're the one that's in better cardio shape, you would think, but Roman isn't worried about any of that. >> It is an emotional night here tonight in Philly. >> [APPLAUSE] >> There is a rumbling that only comes when you have a main event of this magnitude.

And Cody with a side headlock on Roman Reigns. The feeling out process is over. Cody ducks underneath, kick to the midsection, big right hand, studding the ear of Roman Reigns.

Into the corner, shoulder first to the post, and Cody strikes early. >> And Roman got a little bit overzealous. Cody, the quicker of the two athletes.

>> Thought Roman was going for a spear early. >> But listen, Cody's smart. >> Yes, he is.

>> Bloodline rules, why wait, why waste any time? Drg the tables out. Use everything you can to your advantage, why not?

Roman Reigns and Rock did it last night, Roman Reigns did it last year. >> Drve-by. >> What I wanna know is the mentality that Cody Rhodes is working with tonight.

Psychologically, where is The American Nightmare after losing last night in the tag team? >> Listen, if you're gonna be champion, you gotta put that out of your head, Corey. 24 hours later, forget about it.

>> I completely agree with that, has Cody been able to do that? >> Cody struggling back to his feet. Roman Reigns trying to hush this very raucous class.

>> I'd be thinking. >> Talking to you, Pat. >> Well, he put the table back underneath the ring.

He said, let's do this [FOREIGN]. >> Cody, reversal, Reigns, shoulders first into the steps. >> Cody using Roman's momentum against him.

>> And now looking at the championship. Focus, Cody, focus on the man, not the title. >> That was his story, just two inches in front of his face.

[NOISE] >> Now sends Reigns back into the ring, because that is where the pinfall of submission will have to take place, inside the ropes, and Roman Reigns- >> Smart. >> Now Roman's gonna slip out of the ring. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Looks annoyed.

>> Trying to drag Roman back in. Roman Reigns, Kendo stick in hand. >> That's our Tribal Chief with a big ass brain.

>> Now dragging Cody over, and then, >> Hit with a kendo stick, which is completely legal under Bloodline rules. >> Cody knows full well he is not leaving WrestleMania without a few bruises, perhaps a few scars. But of the utmost importance to Rhodes is leaving with what Roman came with, the undisputed WWE Universal championship.

That's what Cody needs to keep in the back of his mind. And Cody desperately needs the support of the Cody crybabies of the WWE Universe who have brought Cody to this point. The time is now.

>> He asked if they would fight with him a few weeks ago. >> God. >> Roman is wildly- >> And Cody now, kendo stick in hand.

>> Reigns out of the way just in time, avoiding disaster. >> Kick by Rhodes. Cody now pulled off.

You know, Cody had talked a lot this week about the fact that he doesn't want to let his family down, doesn't want to let the fans down, understands the importance of tonight. And now we're going to pull a little trick out of the vault. He's got Roman in trouble.

Center of the ring. Will Roman tap? >> Is asking.

>> And now it's important to note, guys, is that under these Bloodline rules, if Roman gets to the rope, no breaks gonna happen. >> Correct, and Roman now going to the eyes. And that escape was also perfectly legal under Bloodline rules.

>> Cody went in the figure four early. >> This is a smart strategy because Roman generates so much power from his lower body. The spear.

The explosivity of our tribal chieft is often based in the legs. And now stomping away at the American Nightmare. And again, favoring the knee after the early figure four by Cody.

>> Cody's going to have to keep chipping away. You're not going to have sustained offense against Roman Reigns. Few ever have.

But you take what you can get when it presents itself, and that's what Cody's going to do to try to gain the upper hand tonight. >> You got to keep chopping. But you know Roman's going to have his runs where he's going to beat the hell out of you.

And I think we're in the middle of one of those right now. >> That's been Romans MO over his nearly four-year title reign, it's about wearing down your opponent. >> The methodical pace that Roman Reigns has truly popularized, a style onto himself.

>> Everything on purpose. >> Roman just told Cody, I'm going to miss doing this to you. >> Yeah, because it's Cody's last chance.

He's got to win tonight. On hydration table. Roman using it to his advantage.

>> Hydration station has been dumped. And Cody Rhodes has been dumped into the audience. Bloodline rules, no countouts.

Anything goes. >> Yeah, they can fight all over Philadelphia. >> Go get yourself a cheesesteak while you're beating his ass, Roman.

Then smack somebody in the mouth. This is what we're looking for. >> Roman and Cody fighting out in the midst of the WWE fans.

>> Smells as if there's a certain herb in the air, but it also could be that big fight feel. >> Not entirely sure what type of platform both men are posted up on at the moment- >> Yeah, but Roman trying to move people out of the way because he says he's going to send Cody flying. >> My God.

Well, this will be the end of the America Nightmare. >> Cody Rhodes able to block, block a second time. >> Big heavy body shots from the tribal chief.

And Rhodes yet again able to slip his foot in between. It brought >> Suplex on his own. >> Cody showing a little power of his own.

>> And Heyman felt that all the way over here at ring side. And Cody realizes he's got a chance now. >> Cody loves it.

>> Could be his opportunity, his moment. >> Cody's taken quite a beating over the last 24 hours. And now he's in control.

>> Sending Roman right back over the barricade near the Spanish announce team to our right. >> Hola, boys. Cody Rhodes taking our tribal chief and throwing him back into the ring.

This is where it can end. >> Cody from behind, Roman Reigns. Cody off the second rope, went for the disaster kick.

Kicked out of mid air by Roman. Down goes Rhodes. >> Wow.

>> The power of our tribal chief. >> Super human power. The impact rattling the earth and shattering the spine of Cody Rhodes.

Take a look at the height from which Cody is driven. But Roman grateful for a few moments to recover in his own right. >> This match taking a lot out of both of these men.

But let's not forget, 24 hours ago, they went through a another physical, grueling battle. >> I agree with you, but tonight, there is no tomorrow. Tonight is the main event of Wrestlemania.

It literally does not get any higher profile or bigger than this matchup. This is the center of the WWE Universe. >> Suplex by Reigns.

>> Both these men know that. >> Kick out by Cody at one forearm in the face. Roman knew he wasn't going to take out Cody there.

That was all psychological. >> [CROSSTALK] >> This is my company, you little bitch. >> Well, it has been Roman's company, four years.

>> Do your dance, Roman. Do your dance. >> And now the pace is exactly where Roman wants it.

>> This is the tribal chief's wheelhouse. Methodical, agonizing. >> Punish his opponent.

Make him think about it. Cover again. Hand right in the face.

>> Two count though. >> It wasn't one just moments ago. >> Veteran official Charles Robinson working yet another main event.

>> Three feels like a $3 million bonus is what that feels like. >> Roman with a very painful hold now. >> Yeah, just trying to punish, torture, and wear Cody down.

Remind him who's boss, who's the head of the table. >> Who's company this is, who's mountain this is, who's era this has been. >> Reigns squeezing with all of his might.

Putting pressure on the neck. The jawbone of the American Nightmare in this cravat. And Cody able to get his feet back underneath.

Now trying to regain a vertical base. Heavy right hand. Rhodes.

An elbow from the head of the table. >> Philly was willing Cody back into this. >> Cody lands on his feet, kick.

Set Roman Reigns up. Roman able to turn it around. >> What a perfect place.

With a bridge. >> Almost flipped my pencil. >> We use that here at Wrestlemania.

He split my pencil and wrote one, two, three on the perfect flex. >> He must be a fast. [INAUDIBLE] >> Take another look.

The fisherman suplex the hook of the leg. Beautiful into the bridge along this for perfect, which is not inappropriate when you're referring to Roman Reigns because this Reign has been exactly that perfect. [NOISE] >> Roman in complete control.

>> Cody looks spit at this point. >> Remember, this is what Cody wanted. He wanted to finish his story.

[NOISE] >> Again just the annoyance on the face of Reigns as the Philly fans try to rally the American nightmare. Underdog Luke Collar City been firmly in the corner of Cody Rhodes. [NOISE] >> As a grandson of the plumber Cody Rhodes.

And his story has resonated throughout the WWE Universe with, quote, the common men and women of the world, Ala his father. >> And right now, Roman Reigns does not care. Reigns is battering Cody.

>> Yeah, there's some hard times right now for Cody. >> [CROSSTALK] >> Can't caught Roman. He stunned Roman momentarily.

>> Roman fought back with a kick was on, kick again by Rhodes. Cody trying to rally. Roman Reigns with a kick.

Cody Rhodes both men down center of the ring, critical point of this match. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Trading bombs back and forth, boots and strikes. >> Who wants it more?

Who wants to walk out of here is our chin. >> This has been one of the most emotional rivalries of the past year. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Second on the leopard.

>> Cody beating Roman to the kick with The Tribal Chief answers. And back and forth a seesaw. A big boots capped off by a double clothesline both men down.

Roman now the first to one knee. >> Cody Rhodes to a knee as well. Roman back to his feet.

Cody back up. Roman Reigns with a right hand, teen off on Rhodes. >> [APPLAUSE] >> A true heavyweight battle.

[NOISE] >> Bombs at each other. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Cody now building a little momentum. >> Has a Tribal Chief on the ropes.

>> Cody across the ring. >> Down goes Roman. >> Roman now stunt into the corner.

Roman reigns up over the top. Cody power slide. >> [APPLAUSE] >> And now he's feeling it.

The robust feed in Philly. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Disaster check. >> Reigns is down.

[INAUDIBLE] >> And Roman Reigns kicks out. [NOISE] >> Cody Rhodes momentarily glancing over at the wise man Paul Heyman, whose heart just skipped a few beats after the disaster kick. [NOISE] >> Cody Rhodes just had her champs shoulders on the mat for 2 seconds.

>> Suddenly Cody was the one that is seemingly in control. Cody second rope. Then again went for the cover Roman Reigns able to count.

And now Roman crossroads. >> That is it. >> Roman score, >> [CROSSTALK] >> Roman tried to beat Cody with his own move at WrestleMania.

>> That was disrespect. That was an insult in addition to injury and extremely effective crossroads. [NOISE] >> Cody lost the match.

>> I just wanna shove it in his face. There's no shove it in his face. >> Mike, did you like so?

>> [CROSSTALK] >> I love whooping his ass. >> [LAUGH] [INAUDIBLE] >> Roman tells the [INAUDIBLE] shove it in Cody's face and did that by driving Cody's face into the ring with the crossroads. >> That was fun.

>> Roman want to work on that. Obviously it's fun whenever you work on something and then it pays off. Another weapon in the arsenal that is our Tribal Chief back.

[NOISE] >> Yeah. >> Locked and loaded. >> Went for the superman punch.

Cody moved out of harm's way. And now Cody with the left-hand jabs going to work on Roman Reigns. Duke and jive it is Cody Rhodes.

But on a dumbo. >> Down goes the champion. >> Looking up to the heavens.

Cody Rhodes knows his papa's looking down on him. >> On the biggest night of his career. >> Cody knew he had to snap out of it not to get caught up in the moment.

>> [APPLAUSE] >> What's Cody thinking? >> Has a look in his eyes. >> Bloodline rules, >> Completely legal.

>> Unfortunately for Roman Reigns, Bloodline rules also applies to what Cody's allowed to do. >> Two way street. [NOISE] >> Cody Rhodes.

>> And a low blow legal. >> Saw that being used last night as well. Roman Reigns with a low blow and a big old smile on his face.

>> Cody thought he could take his time? Yeah, right. >> No.

>> And now Roman Reigns holding Stephen. Cody Rhodes up and Tony Rhodes down on the table. >> Reigns now scrambling for the fallen Rhodes.

>> Yeah, Roman. >> Roman wants to end this looking for the cover. >> Cody into the ring.

Cody back to his feet locked and loaded superman punch. Roman Reigns cover to repay pumping the line. Cody catch, >> Through the table superman punch on the button.

Somehow the American nightmare kicks out. >> Sheer will pure heart. >> [APPLAUSE] >> The problem with what's going on right now with Roman, Corey is Cody surviving, something Roman has put away opponents and Cody with in the past.

Rose is surviving so far tonight. >> And I'm sure that is messing with The Tribal Chief's head. >> Roman Reigns is a master strategist.

Roman knows how things should look, when they should look that way and how he wants things to go. And Cody has blown up all of Roman's plans tonight. >> Roman's trying to hush the 72,755 here tonight.

At WrestleMania. Here comes Reigns, went for the spear. Cody caught him, Rhodes now second rope, Cody Cutter.

Can Cody capitalize into the cover for the championship? Roman Reigns kicks at two. >> Cody needs to keep his foot on the gas pedal right now.

>> I'm genuinely not sure if it's possible to pin Roman Reigns. >> It may not be. As we look back again at the Cody Cutter.

Clean and on the money, but not enough to dethrone Roman. >> Last time Reigns was picked in a one on one match was 2019. >> That was before COVID happened.

That's a long time. [CROSSTALK] Cody has Roman horse Rose. >> Roman trying to fight out of it.

Couple of wide pants. >> Knee right to the crown of Cody's skull. >> Innovative, get that knee up there.

>> And now Roman catching Cody. No, Cody reversed. Roman misses wildly.

Rhodes, a spear, spear, spear by Rhodes. Might be it, no, Reigns kicked out. [NOISE] >> Now, Roman has to be reeling, reeling mentally, reeling physically.

Dare I say for the first time tonight, the champ is in trouble. >> Cody hooking Roman Reigns, Cross Rhodes now to Reigns. Cody Rhodes looking for another one.

Jimmy Uso. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Are you surprised? >> The Bloodline rules, I'm not surprised at all.

>> This guy lost to his twin brother last night but shows up in the perfect time. >> Yeah, and I think he just saved the championship for his cousin. >> It's not the first time, and it most likely won't be the last.

This is how The Bloodline operates. >> Superman Punch. >> Yeah, yeah, yeet, Cody Rhodes has got the front, too.

>> Jimmy and Jey on a collegiate course. >> Jey Uso taking Jimmy out of the equation. >> Superkick, and down goes Jimmy Uso.

>> And Josh. >> No, my God. My God.

>> A pear off the stage. >> Yeet. >> From behind, Cody, cover, Roman kicked out.

[NOISE] >> Spear, not this way. Damn it, not like this. Cody's done it, Cody's done it.

[NOISE] >> I'm wondering the same thing about if that was a slow count or not. [NOISE] >> My God, talk about an emotional rollercoaster. >> Jimmy and Jey, who the hell knows what happened to them after that spear?

>> Charles Robinson being threatened by The Tribal Chief. >> Nonetheless, a spear from Roman was supposed to end this thing. >> [APPLAUSE] >> Guillotine, Guillotine cinched in deep and in the middle of the ring.

>> Yeah, Roman Reigns would love to get Rhodes attack. Cody Rhodes trying to survive, trying to drive Roman into the corner yet again, but Roman still got it locked in. >> Cody Rhodes feeling desperate.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Both superstars crashed to the outside. >> Yeah, but that was good for Cody because the key of team was broken.

>> Nice little refresh restart for Cody as he gets some space on the outside. >> Looking anything but refreshed right now. Cody is just trying to fight through the pain.

Cody Rhodes now, spear through the barricade. Take that, Roman, take that. >> Cody Rhodes just broke Roman in half.

>> A little on his own medicine. Cody's got a chance, they're rumbling in Philly. >> Cody needs to somehow get Roman back inside the ring and finish the match.

>> Paul Heyman staring on in disbelief. >> Indeed it is, indeed it is. >> Cody sensing the opportunity, stalking Roman Reigns.

When is the last time anyone has stopped The Tribal Chief? >> Cody with his chance. Cody with an opportunity.

Can Cody put Reigns away? Middle of the ring, Cross Rhodes. >> Hangs on.

>> Come on, Cody. Cross Rhodes again. Cody going for the trifecta.

Come on, Cody knew it. Damn it. >> Solo Sikoa.

>> Samoan Spike, and this is why. >> It was Solo last year who reared his head and cost Cody the story. And now, Solo is gonna pull The Tribal Chief over a fallen victim.

>> He's gonna hand the championship to Roman Reigns, gonna hand it right to him. Cover now by the official, Cody got his shoulder up. So this was the problem with Cody and Seth losing last night, Corey.

>> [APPLAUSE] >> Solo just realized that perhaps his participation did not affect enough change in the matchup. But the street champ staring down at a fallen American Nightmare. And things are about to go from bad to worse for Cody Rhodes.

>> The Enforcer Solo Sikoa now hammering away on Cody Rhodes. The official can't do a damn thing about Bloodline rules. >> Get off.

Finish Solo now. Finish it, finish him. >> I know.

>> Let's go. >> I know. >> Solo demanding Roman finish the match.

>> And Solo gonna have him, Cody to him on a silver platter. >> Finish his story, says Solo. >> No, spear and Samoan Spike combination.

Cover by Roman Reigns, this one is over. Cody's in it. How the hell is Cody still in it?

That was a spike and a spear. >> What type of superhuman, grit, resiliency. [NOISE] >> Yeah, yeah, Cena's coming against him.

Against the man who took him out, Solo Sikoa. >> [APPLAUSE] >> John Cena's here. Cena's even the point.

>> Uh-oh. >> Attitude Adjustment. >> John Cena's in WrestleMania 40.

>> Cena's rearranging the furniture. >> John Cena's not done yet. >> The franchise coming to even the odds.

>> Solo Sikoa, guess what? You can't stand anymore. >> Attitude Adjustment.

>> John Cena. [MUSIC] >> Holy. [MUSIC] >> The Final Boss has arrived at WrestleMania.

>> John Cena, Cena, ghost of his past. [MUSIC] This is one of the greatest things I've ever witnessed this whole damn match. >> The Final Boss infuriated at John Cena for sticking his nose in Bloodline's business.

[MUSIC] >> Talk about WrestleMania moments. [NOISE] [NOISE]. >> Cena took a swing.

[INAUDIBLE]. >> A decade later, Cena and Rock face to face again. >> [LAUGH].

[NOISE]. >> That a [INAUDIBLE]. [NOISE].

>> What the? >> What the? >> No, this, no, no, no, no, no.

[MUSIC]. >> Guys, guys. [MUSIC].

>> The Rock awaiting their arrival. >> This is impossible at this point. [NOISE].

>> My God. >> Seth Rollins was in the ring with a chair. And Roman just stopped Seth from taking out The Rock.

>> Seth Rollins stepped out of the old shield gear after what he went through last night and tonight, dragging himself to the ring. [NOISE]. >> They're all talking about loads.

Once again. [NOISE]. >> Get up, boy.

>> [APPLAUSE]. [NOISE]. >> My.

[NOISE]. >> Holy Christ. [NOISE].

>> The Dead Man, Kevin. [NOISE]. >> Chokeslam!

>> Undertaker's back in WrestleMania. [NOISE]. >> This is the damnedest match I've ever called, ever.

>> Yeah, The Undertaker just Chokeslammed The Rock. After The Rock. [NOISE].

>> Roman Reigns is back in the ring. Cody Rhodes is down. >> Only man on his feet.

>> John Cena was out here. Seth Freakin Rollins is out here. >> The Rock was out here.

The Undertaker, The Usos, Solo Sikoa. >> But now, The Tribal Chief is wielding a steel chair. [NOISE].

>> Payback. >> For all of those years. Plan B.

>> And now Reigns setting up Cody Rhodes. >> Cody caught it. >> Rhodes, middle of the ring, Crossroads.

[NOISE]. >> Cody's not done yet. [NOISE].

>> Cody with another Crossroads. Is he gonna do it? Can he do it?

Is this Rhode's moment? [NOISE]. >> Come on, Cody.

Crossroads. [NOISE]. >> Cover, finished the [INAUDIBLE].

[NOISE]. >> Here is your winner and The New Undisputed WWE Champion, the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. >> Samantha Ervin, understandably overcome with emotions.

>> We all are. We all are. [MUSIC].

>> Whoa! [MUSIC]. >> For the first time.

[MUSIC]. >> Ever, Rhodes can call himself WWE Champion. [MUSIC].

>> Damn it, Cody Rhodes. [MUSIC]. >> Finish the damn story.

[MUSIC]. >> Whoa! [MUSIC].

>> And now, the celebration begins. Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens, the rest of the crew come down to the ring as we show you some of the highlights of some of the all-time greats get involved in what the greatest main event in the history of WrestleMania. >> The Rock delivering a rock bottom to John Cena.

The Undertaker, The Bloodline. [MUSIC]. >> This was absolutely insane.

[NOISE]. >> The Undertaker. [NOISE].

>> With Chokeslam, The Rock. [NOISE]. >> In the middle of the ring.

Leading to Cody Rhodes hitting three Crossroads on Roman Reigns. >> 1, 2, 3. >> [APPLAUSE] >> I have to ask you.

What could this possibly mean for The Bloodline? >> Who gives a damn? The greatest title reign in the history is over.

Cody Rhodes has finally done what he set out to do. I've known this, this young man since he was a little boy. I saw him in a Hall of Fame speech where I knew that he was gonna be a star.

He had star written all over him. I went through Internet shows with him. I had a damn Tag Team Championship match with him.

He left here disgruntled, heartbroken to go create his own story. And Cody Rhodes came back here as a superstar. Cody Rhodes came back here and did something that his father.

One of the greatest of all time, The American Dram, Dusty Rhodes could never accomplish. Cody Rhodes came back here and won the WWE Championship. Dammit, I love professional wrestling.

>> Cody and his mom, of course his wife, Brandi. And the rest of the Rhodes family. >> Wow, my father, when I was younger, my daughter, real quick.

>> I know it's been a long night. [NOISE]. >> I am, I am surrounded by greatness in this ring.

I'm surrounded by greatness in this stadium. There are two people I would not have been here. I would have literally never made it back to the WWE without one of them.

I want him to come out here, and that's Bruce Prichard. [NOISE]. >> And then the other, the other is pleading and kicking and doesn't want to come out here.

But we have started a brand new era. He is the leader of that era. Please, Triple H, come on down!

[NOISE]. Good for you, Cody Rhodes. [NOISE].

[INAUDIBLE]. [MUSIC]. >> Whoa.

[MUSIC]. >> When you win championships, you get the accolades, guys, right? Well, Cody Rhodes heading to the Today Show at the 09:00 hour tomorrow.

[NOISE]. [MUSIC]. >> Sometimes this business just gets you right in the heart.

[NOISE]. >> We've been doing this for a long time, partner. >> Yes, sir.

[MUSIC]. >> It doesn't get any sweeter than this. [MUSIC].

>> Whoa! [MUSIC]. >> Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us for what has been an incredible Wrestlemania weekend.

Congratulations to all the superstars, including Cody Rhodes. Good night, everybody. From Philadelphia.

[MUSIC]. You and I get to do it again tomorrow night, Pat. [MUSIC].

>> Raw after Mania. >> Corey. >> Can't wait.

>> Thank you as usual. >> Pro wrestling is back. >> Pro wrestling is beautiful.

[NOISE]. [MUSIC].