Roman Reigns Stands Face-To-Face With Cody Rhodes Before Wrestlemania: Smackdown, March 31, 2023

Introduction

There's something deeply wrong inside me. I can feel it. It's a feeling of unrest, of unease, like a dancer out of rhythm or a wrestler with a broken spirit. My name is Cody Rhodes, and I'm not just any wrestler. I am The American Nightmare. And maybe, just maybe, the only cure for what ails me is defeating Roman Reigns on a Sunday.

A Challenge Accepted

Roman Reigns, the so-called champion. The last time we faced off, he laid the titles down in front of me, mocking me, telling me I could never be the guy in my own company. How ironic, considering Roman Reigns is a multimillion-dollar investment by the WWE, their chosen one. But it took them eight long years to see any return on that investment.

A Showdown in the Making

But enough about Roman Reigns. There's something he likes to say that has stuck with me. "Everybody thinks they're the guy until they meet the guy." Well, allow me to introduce myself, Roman Reigns. I am not just Dusty's son or some dashing man. I am not just Dust. No, I am your successor. I am the next head of the table. I am The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes. And I am going to be the next Undisputed Universal Champion.

The Challenge Issued

Los Angeles, listen up! Roman Reigns, Wise Man, it's time for you to pay attention. I don't care about them, the people in the crowd. It's not their turn. It's mine, Cody Rhodes. You need to acknowledge me, accept the challenge. The American Nightmare is coming for you, Roman Reigns.

Conclusion

There's something broken inside of me, a restlessness that can only be cured by defeating Roman Reigns. I am The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, and I am ready to take my place at the head of the table as the next Undisputed Universal Champion. Roman Reigns, it's time for you to acknowledge me. The challenge has been issued, and the showdown is imminent. Will you be the guy that everyone thinks they are until they meet the real guy? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain, The American Nightmare is ready for battle.

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