At WrestleMania 40, Roman Reigns and The Rock faced off against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a high-stakes match. The tensions between the two teams were high, with the outcome determining the rules for the Undisputed Universal Championship match on Night 2. The match started with Reigns and Rollins locking up before The Rock was tagged in, making his first WWE ring appearance in eight years. The brawl between the two teams escalated quickly, with Rhodes and Rollins initially gaining the upper hand. However, The Bloodline managed to target Rollins’ knee and back, gaining control of the match.
As the match progressed, Rollins tried to mount a comeback but was continuously targeted by The Bloodline. Rhodes also faced difficulties as Reigns and The Rock worked together to keep him down. The Rock put Rollins in a sharpshooter, only for Rhodes to interrupt and hit The Stomp. The momentum shifted back and forth between the two teams, with Reigns getting busted open and missing a spear attempt. Both teams hit signature moves, leading to near falls and the match reaching a fever pitch.
The match spilled outside the ring as The Rock and Rhodes went through the announce tables, with Reigns and Rollins continuing the physical battle. The Rock hit Rhodes with a spear, leading to the final sequence of the match where Reigns hit Rhodes with a spear and The Rock finished him off with a People’s Elbow for the victory. The match ended with The Bloodline emerging victorious, setting the stage for the championship match on Night 2 to be contested under Bloodline Rules.
In addition to the main event match, WrestleMania 40 Night 1 featured several other memorable moments. Rhea Ripley successfully defended her Women’s World Championship against Becky Lynch, while Austin Theory & Grayson Waller and The Miz & R-Truth won the SmackDown and RAW Tag-Team Championships, respectively. Rey Mysterio & Andrade defeated Santos Escobar & Dominik Mysterio, Jey Uso emerged victorious over Jimmy Uso, and Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, & Naomi defeated Dakota Kai, Kairi Sane & Asuka. Sami Zayn also captured the Intercontinental Championship by defeating Gunther in a thrilling match.
