Cody Rhodes Triumphs at WrestleMania 40 in a Tale of Redemption and Legacy

In an unforgettable night that will go down in wrestling history, Cody Rhodes accomplished what many thought was impossible at WrestleMania 40. In a dramatic and fiercely contested Bloodline Rules Match, Rhodes dethroned Roman Reigns to capture the undisputed WWE Universal Championship, culminating in a journey filled with perseverance, struggle, and ultimate vindication.

Rhodes’ path to WrestleMania glory was anything but straightforward. After exiting WWE in 2016, he ventured into the independent wrestling circuit, not just to prove his worth outside the corporate titan’s realm but to forge a legacy that would honor his legendary father, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. His endeavors led to the creation of All Elite Wrestling, a significant chapter in his quest to reshape the wrestling landscape. Yet, the allure of unfinished business and the pursuit of a championship that eluded his father brought Rhodes back to WWE at WrestleMania 38. From that moment, Rhodes had one goal in sight: the world championship.

The stakes at WrestleMania 40 were monumental because of the championship and the match’s unique “Bloodline Rules,” allowing for no disqualification and enabling Reigns’ faction, the Bloodline, to interfere freely. Despite these daunting odds, Rhodes was not alone in his battle. The unexpected assistance of wrestling icons Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, John Cena, and The Undertaker played a pivotal role in leveling the playing field and ultimately helping Rhodes secure victory.

Rhodes’ journey to this pinnacle moment was marked by setbacks, including a heartbreaking loss to Reigns at WrestleMania 39. However, resilience and determination led him to win the 2024 Royal Rumble, setting the stage for his triumphant win at WrestleMania 40 and ending Reigns’ dominant 1,317-day reign as champion.

The night was also filled with remarkable matches and moments, including Drew McIntyre’s World Heavyweight Championship victory over Seth Rollins, Damian Priest’s opportunistic win against McIntyre, and an intense United States Championship triple threat match involving Logan Paul, Kevin Owens, and Randy Orton. Moreover, the WWE Women’s Championship match saw Bayley overcome Iyo Sky in a bout that exemplified technical prowess and emotional storytelling.

Cody Rhodes’ victory at WrestleMania 40 is not just a personal achievement; it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of a wrestler determined to fulfill a legacy and a dream. It underscores the essence of professional wrestling—a blend of athleticism, storytelling, and sheer willpower that captivates millions worldwide. Rhodes’ story is a reminder that no matter the odds, with determination and the support of allies, even the most daunting challenges can be overcome.

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DC Fires James Gunn, Zelda Earns 10 Rupees, WoW Is Forever – Geek Freaks

James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as the heads of DC Studios, and Frank and Squeaks process the news minutes after it broke. Frank calls it a firing, ties it to Skydance taking over Warner Bros., and walks through what he knows about incoming boss Jeremy Latcham, the former Marvel producer behind Iron Man, The Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Squeaks is angry about losing a plan he thought was working after Superman and Lanterns, and both wonder what happens to Batman and The Brave and the Bold. Frank spends the rest of Headlines hunting for silver linings in Skydance's 30-movies-a-year mandate, including Francis Galluppi's new Constantine movie, Danny McBride directing Bradley Cooper as Duke in G.I. Joe, and the 1955 Stranger Things prequel Other Worlds. Then Squeaks reviews the new Ocarina of Time and Frank reviews World of Warcraft Forever as an undead paladin. Chapters 0:00 Intro and Network Updates 1:56 James Gunn and Peter Safran Out at DC Studios 13:28 Francis Galluppi's New Constantine Movie 15:24 Danny McBride's G.I. Joe and Skydance's Movie Plan 19:45 Stranger Things Prequel Other Worlds and Welcome to Derry 24:35 Squeaks Reviews Zelda: Ocarina of Time 34:40 Frank Reviews World of Warcraft Forever 43:26 Network Roundup and Picks of the Week Key takeaways Deadline reported in October that David Ellison met with Gunn and Safran and planned to keep them in charge after the merger. Frank reads the reversal as a new owner with a different vision, and thinks it is a bad call this early in phase one. Gunn is still finishing Man of Tomorrow with Safran producing. The rest of the slate is a question mark, including Dynamic Duo and its unusual animation style. Frank expects safer, cheaper, faster DC movies under the new regime, which he thinks brings Hal Jordan back to life and gets a Flash on screen sooner. Squeaks hopes Latcham keeps Gunn's plan and only tweaks it. For G.I. Joe, Frank predicts a solid mid-budget action movie in the vein of The A-Team, worth a matinee and not much riskier than that. Squeaks gives Ocarina of Time 10 out of 10 rupees. The combat is unchanged, Link can jump on his own now, dungeons are color coded and easier to read, and Princess Ruto finally stays where you put her in Jabu-Jabu's Belly. Frank gives WoW Forever 9 out of 10 Doomhammers. Combat is slower, you can play without a build guide open, and strangers keep grouping up for quests. He docks a point for no Looking for Group and weak dungeon XP, which Blizzard buffed that morning. Quotes "James Gunn and Peter Safran just got fired. I'm using the term fired because there's no way it wasn't fired." (Frank) "We got to build something to get to that Infinity War, Endgame. Like, come on, man." (Squeaks) "Killing off Hal Jordan in the show was very risky. And that's not what you do to make money." (Frank) "I think this is how a game honors a legendary game from the past." (Squeaks) "That's how devoted you are to your religion, is that you'll embrace the pain to cure the wounds caused by Arthas." (Frank) Source All news discussed in this episode comes from GeekFreaksPodcast.com. Subscribe, rate, and share Follow or subscribe to Geek Freaks, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and send this one to the friend who was counting on Gunn's DCU plan making it past chapter one. Tag your reactions with #GeekFreaksPodcast. Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Instagram and TikTok: @GeekFreaksPodcast Twitter: @GeekFreaksPod Listener questions Who should play Constantine now that a new movie is in the works? Are you leveling in WoW Forever or still lost in Hyrule? Send your questions, reactions, and topic ideas to thegeekfreakspodcast@gmail.com and we may read them on a future episode.