A Complete Guide Before WrestleMania 40

Cody Rhodes has been on a quest for the WWE Championship since his return to the WWE in 2022, a journey deeply rooted in family legacy and ambition. His father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes, never captured the WWE Championship during his illustrious career, a fact that Cody has aimed to rectify in honor of his late father.

After departing WWE and returning with renewed focus, Rhodes made headlines by entering into a rivalry with Roman Reigns following his 2023 Royal Rumble victory. The narrative around Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns has captivated fans, becoming a central storyline as WrestleMania 40 approaches.

Dusty Rhodes, celebrated across wrestling promotions for his championship wins, famously never secured the WWE Championship, coming closest in a 1977 match against Superstar Billy Graham. That match’s outcome—Rhodes winning but not claiming the championship due to a technicality—left a lasting legacy that Cody has sought to fulfill.

Rhodes’ Resilient Comeback

Cody Rhodes’ journey back to WWE has been marked by significant challenges, including a severe pectoral injury. However, his surprise return as the 30th entrant in the 2023 Royal Rumble and subsequent victory rekindled his championship aspirations.

Despite a setback at WrestleMania 39, where interference by The Bloodline led to Rhodes’ defeat, the storyline of redemption and determination continued to build. The phrase “finish your story” has become synonymous with Rhodes’ pursuit of the championship, a sentiment echoed by fans and wrestling legends alike.

His back-to-back Royal Rumble victories and the narrative push from WWE, including being the face of WWE 2k24 under the tagline “Finish the story,” have set the stage for an anticipated confrontation at WrestleMania 40.

Speculation abounds on the outcome of Cody Rhodes’ championship quest, with Shawn Michaels expressing on the Busted Open Podcast that while the story leans towards a victory for Rhodes, WWE might have alternate…