WrestleMania is the longest-running pay-per-view in professional wrestling. In 2020, the event became so massive that it was split into two nights, technically creating two WrestleMania main event matches.
Being a part of the final match on WrestleMania is akin to making it to the Super Bowl, but due to the scripted results, just being included implies residence at the top of the pro wrestling industry.
When CM Punk returned to the WWE last fall, his purpose was to fulfill the destiny of main-eventing Mania. An injury at the 2024 Royal Rumble postponed those plans by at least a year and shifted the focus onto Cody Rhodes and his quest to win the title they stole from his daddy at Madison Square Garden.
On September 26, 1977, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes wrestled WWWF Champion “Superstar” Billy Graham (the WWE was known then as the World Wide Wrestling Federation).
Dusty defeated Billy via countout, but pro wrestling fans know that titles cannot change hands unless the champion is pinned, submits, or is declared the loser due to being rendered unconscious or unable to continue physically.
Rhodes probably would have become the title-holder for Vince McMahon, Sr.’s promotion had he jumped ship from Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). Otherwise, there is no reason for a promoter to put the belt on a wrestler who works for an outside organization, even if the result is extra revenue in the short term.
Reality aside, the angle makes perfect sense as a setup for Cody’s pursuit of not Roman, but the championship itself. The Undisputed WWE Universal Championship represents the top of the profession, and attaining that will fulfill the ultimate legacy of the Rhodes family.
Perhaps that has aided Cody’s run, as fans are on board for his journey, which is not necessarily dependent on toppling Reigns or the Bloodline. The Rock tried to insert himself into this year’s main event, but fans rejected Dwayne Johnson’s advances, instead demanding the completion of Cody’s story.
WWE sportsbooks are all in on WrestleMania 40. Odds are present at most online betting sites we do business with, so gamblers have the rare opportunity to line shop and earn as much money as possible.
Gambling sites are practically daring members to bet on Roman Reigns because the WrestleMania odds place Cody as a massive favorite to win.
WrestleMania Betting Line For Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns
- Roman Reigns (Undisputed WWE Universal Champion) +265
- Cody Rhodes -425
Cody’s odds for WrestleMania betting convert to an 80% chance of winning. It should be noted that a Rhodes win does not mean that he will beat Roman by pinfall or submission. Payouts will be delivered if Rhodes is victorious by means of a DQ or a countout.
Number Of Times The Cody Rhodes Roman Reigns Match Is Interfered With
- Over 5.5 -120
- Under 5.5 -120
The chances of disqualification become greater when considering the implications of the above WrestleMania prop bet. These odds suggest that the main event will be interfered with on five occasions. However, it is doubtful that a WrestleMania main event will be decided by a DQ.
WrestleMania betting odds are available for most matches for both nights of action this weekend. WrestleMania 40 can be seen on Peacock beginning at 7 PM on Saturday and Sunday.