Cody Rhodes has sparked speculation about a potential third singles encounter with Roman Reigns, which would settle their current 1-1 tie in WWE. This possible rematch comes after their previous two battles, both held at WrestleMania premium live events (PLEs).
Background on Rhodes and Reigns’ Rivalry
Although their feud has spanned years, Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have only faced each other twice in one-on-one matches. The first fight took place at WrestleMania 39, where Roman Reigns successfully defended the Undisputed WWE Championship. Their second singles match occurred the following year when Rhodes defeated Reigns to capture the title.
Recently, Rhodes reflected on the idea of a third match during a Sports Illustrated interview, indicating that such a bout remains plausible and meaningful for fans. He emphasized the rarity and significance of their rivalry, saying:
“I’m very happy with what we put out there. I always try to wax poetic about him, anytime I’ve ever said something a little snarky, I guess it’s been more for entertainment.” —Cody Rhodes
“I can tell you, that’s probably a very hard match to have happen, but I could see it being very significant, it happening again.” —Cody Rhodes
“For the fans who really make this all up, you can’t just have two, you know? We split it. So that third exists.” —Cody Rhodes
“A lot of times matches can go in the file of the greatest match that never happened. I’m certainly not averse to it.” —Cody Rhodes
“I don’t know what his outlook on it is, we’re different than we were. Again, I’m not averse to it, because we’re split. He won one, I won the other.” —Cody Rhodes
Recent Developments and Upcoming WWE Events
The last time Rhodes and Reigns shared the ring was at WWE Bad Blood in October 2024, where they teamed up to face The Bloodline faction, consisting of Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. While Roman Reigns has been promoted on a poster for the upcoming Clash in Paris event scheduled for August 31, no official announcement has been made regarding either Rhodes or Reigns appearing on the card.
WWE’s planned international premiere live event in France adds an intriguing layer to the possibility of a new confrontation between these two top stars. Fans eagerly await whether WWE will capitalize on their history by arranging a decisive third singles match at or ahead of this event.
The Significance of a Third Encounter
The potential for a Roman Reigns Cody Rhodes rematch carries weight within WWE storylines, highlighting one of the sport’s most compelling rivalries. Each competitor holds a victory, making a third match a natural and highly anticipated chapter. Beyond settling the score, another face-off could attract significant attention from viewers and reinforce both wrestlers’ positions as leading figures in WWE.
Whether the third match materializes remains uncertain, but Rhodes’ openness to the idea signals that WWE’s biggest rivalry might not be over. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as WWE prepares for future events to see if this highly charged storyline resumes.
