WWE WrestleMania 40 saw tensions rise when The Rock clashed with WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes. The rivalry flared up when The Rock took Cody Rhodes' spot despite Rhodes winning the Royal Rumble to challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
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Fans were outraged when The Rock replaced Cody Rhodes as Roman Reigns' opponent at WrestleMania 40. Fans took to social media to voice their displeasure, leading to the hashtag #WeWantCody. In response to the backlash, Cody Rhodes eventually faced Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Additionally, Rhodes teamed with Seth Rollins to face The Rock and Roman Reigns in a tag team match, which The Rock and Reigns emerged victorious on night one of WrestleMania 40. This led to a Bloodline Rules match between Reigns and Rhodes on night two.
On the second night, against all odds, Rhodes accomplished the impossible by defeating Roman Reigns, ending his 1,317-day reign as WWE Undisputed Champion. Amidst this rivalry, a thrilling showdown took place at the WWE Hall of Fame.
