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Last Post: 4:52:19pm, 01/29/2023
Since Rock/Roman looks highly highly unlikely now at Mania, Cody winning is absolutely the correct choice here. Cody was polarizing in AEW because of his EVP status but in WWE he is the biggest babyface Roman could possibly face that is a legitimate threat to his title reign. I still believe Roman retains at Mania to break 1000days in his title reign and eventually drops it to Cody at SummerSlam. I feel like Cody/Roman is gonna be a long term feud extending past Mania.
Now, Roman is probably gonna face Sami at Elimination Chamber and as red hot as Sami is, he hasn't been built nearly to the level of a main eventer much less a WrestleMania main event, not yet anyways. Sami is cheered and loved almost unanimously because he's just so entertaining, is excellent at his role but he has gotten over mostly in a comedic role. If enough time is given for him to develop as a serious World title contender, he could absolutely main event WrestleMania one day, kinda like Daniel Bryan. Right now, is Cody's time.
Probably one of the best overall Royal Rumble PPVs I have watched. Rhea Ripley winning like an absolute badass all the way from #1 although predictable was just so so good to see.