3 Reasons why WWE teased a Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes III match

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Additionally, The American Nightmare responded to the OG Bloodline leader on the post-show. All these clearly tease that the sports entertainment juggernaut is hinting at a third match between two stars.

In this article, we will discuss three reasons why WWE teased a Roman vs. Cody III showdown.

#3. WWE could be planning a title unification

The World Heavyweight Championship and the Undisputed WWE Title are two of the world titles on the main roster. Each belongs to a separate brand. Previously, the company had moved forward with the idea of a unification of the championships.

This happened when a Champion vs. Champion match took place with the Winner Takes All stipulation. Back at WrestleMania 38, Brock Lesnar and Reigns competed in a title unification match, with the Head of the Table defeating the Beast to emerge victorious.

The Triple H creative regime could be planning for a similar scenario. This might be the reason WWE teased a Roman and Cody rubber match at Clash in Italy 2026.

#2. Cody Rhodes may lose the Undisputed Title soon

Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther at Clash in Italy 2026 and retained his Undisputed WWE Championship. However, on the post-show, The American Nightmare teased a rematch with the Ring General.

The former Imperium Leader was visibly upset with the way the match ended. Even fans online called it a controversial ending. Rhodes also admitted on the post-show that he saw the ending in a replay, adding that if anyone deserved a rematch, Gunther did. This confirms that a rematch between Cody and Gunther is expected at Night of Champions 2026.

One of the possible reasons WWE teased a Reigns vs. Rhodes III match during Clash in Italy is that The Prodigal Son could be losing his championship soon. The controversial ending protected The Career Killer, and it’s a realistic possibility that World Wrestling Entertainment may crown Gunther as the new champion if a rematch takes place.

Following this, The American Nightmare might decide to chase the World Heavyweight Championship and challenge Roman Reigns sometime down the line.

Hence, the backstage confrontation between Reigns and Cody at the premium live event in Italy was a way for WWE to sow the seeds for a potential title match.

#1. To set the stage for the main event at SummerSlam 2026

WWE SummerSlam 2026 will emanate live on August 1 & 2 from U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN. The company is already advertising Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes for this premium live event.

This means that they will participate in The Biggest Party of the Summer. A potential motive for teasing a third match between Reigns and Rhodes could be linked to this year’s SummerSlam.

There is a chance that Triple H might be planning to book the OTC vs. The American Nightmare in the main event of SummerSlam Night 2. This could be a reason WWE planted seeds for one more between them during Clash in Italy 2026.

It remains to be seen how things will unfold in the upcoming weeks. Roman Reigns is already advertised to appear on RAW after Clash in Italy. The Head of the Table will be engaged in the Acknowledgement Ceremony with Jacob Fatu and The Usos. As The Samoan Werewolf lost to the OTC in the Tribal Combat match, he will be forced to acknowledge the OG Bloodline on Monday Night RAW.

Cody Rhodes is set to appear on the upcoming SmackDown and might continue his feud with Gunther, which could culminate at Night of Champions. Should Rhodes lose, he could turn his attention to Reigns and his World heavyweight Championship.

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