Backstage moment teases unfinished business after Clash in Italy
Summary
– Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns had a tense backstage staredown after WWE Clash in Italy
– The moment followed Cody’s response to a Bloodline-related shot after the show
– Cody said he has no issue facing Roman again and added him to the list with GUNTHER
Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns crossed paths backstage after WWE Clash in Italy, and the brief moment said plenty without either man speaking.
WWE shared footage after the event showing Reigns walking out of his locker room and coming face-to-face with Rhodes. The two stared each other down in silence, creating another reminder that their story still has tension left in it.
Cody eventually walked away, but his expression made it clear that the moment stayed with him. He looked conflicted as he left, which only made the exchange feel more meaningful.
The staredown came after a comment aimed at Cody was heard as Clash in Italy went off the air. Someone could be heard saying that it was all about the Tribal Chief, not QB1.
Rhodes later addressed the shot during the post-show panel. He said the situation is unique because neither man has fully settled the score. Roman has one win over him, and Cody has one win over Roman.
Cody made it clear that he has no problem facing Reigns again. He said Roman can be added to the list along with GUNTHER and repeated that he is easy to find but hard to beat.
The timing made the backstage moment stand out. Cody had just retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against GUNTHER, while Reigns closed the show by defeating Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
Both men left Italy still positioned at the top of WWE. That made their silent staredown feel less like a random hallway moment and more like a tease for something bigger.
Rhodes walked away this time, but the tension did not disappear. WWE’s footage made it clear that Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns still have unfinished business.
