The wrestling world has come out in force to congratulate Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes following his victory at WrestleMania 40.
In the main event of WWE WrestleMania 40: Sunday, Rhodes ended the 1,316-day reign of Roman Reigns in an emotional ending to the show. After the match, Rhodes celebrated with his fellow Superstars and spoke about being grateful to those who have supported him.
Wrestling World Reacts
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque shared a photo with Rhodes and spoke about Cody’s story being history in the making.
His story has made history. #AndNew @CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/RJnvDBWutb
— Triple H (@TripleH) April 8, 2024
Rhodes’ wife Brandi borrowed a few lyrics from ‘The Greatest Show’ to express her support for her husband after his victory.
It's everything you ever want…it's everything you ever need, and it's here right in front of you. This is where you want to be ?? pic.twitter.com/sLdFPnKQo6
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) April 8, 2024
Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair praised the efforts of Rhodes as well as the work of Roman Reigns. The Nature Boy said the match was one of the most athletic and believable main events he’s seen in a long time and that he respects both the former and new champion.
Congrats @CodyRhodes & @WWERomanReigns For Providing One Of The Most Athletic And Believable Main Events That I’ve Seen In A Long Time. I Hate The Interference, But It All Played Out In Your Favor And It Made The Show More Enjoyable To Watch. I Respect You Both. Thankful To Know… pic.twitter.com/wkYrYQWPfm
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) April 8, 2024
John Cena, who aided Rhodes during the match, also congratulated the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Cena was also grateful that he had the chance to be part of WrestleMania and pointed out that the WWE story never ends.
Grateful to spend time with the #WWE Universe & be a part of #WrestleMania! Congratulations to @CodyRhodes on a history making achievement!
And the best part of it all… the @WWE story NEVER ENDS!!!!
— John Cena (@JohnCena) April 8, 2024
Tommy Dreamer, who had been skeptical as to whether Cody would finish his story, could not have been happier to have been proven wrong.
I couldn’t be happier to be wrong@CodyRhodes
FINISHED THE FN STORY
Amazing #WrestleMania show
Can’t wait to talk about it tomorrow @BustedOpenRadio pic.twitter.com/ftsOTdiiXG— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) April 8, 2024
AEW’s Amanda Huber, the wife of Jon ‘Brodie Lee’ Huber, echoed Cody’s sentiments that he gave during the press conference about why the ‘story’ means so much to fans.
It resonates because it’s real.
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— Amanda (@MandaLHuber) April 8, 2024
WWE Raw Commentator Pat McAfee was pleased to see Cody’s win, as he made clear in multiple tweets.
GOOD FOR YOU CODY RHODES ?#WrestleMania https://t.co/BxgvuXCNpd pic.twitter.com/hXEJMjcsa9
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 8, 2024
The WWE on FOX account also gave credit to the brand-new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
STORY FINISHED. ?@CodyRhodes is your NEW Undisputed WWE Universal Champion!#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/FTeNvUjMcY
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) April 8, 2024
