Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes shared the ring at a Street Fighter promotional event during WrestleMania 42 weekend, bringing two of WWE’s biggest stars together just days before their respective championship matches.
The appearance took place as part of WWE World activities, where both wrestlers joined members of the upcoming Street Fighter cast. Footage circulating on social media showed Reigns addressing the crowd before standing alongside Rhodes and other cast members as part of the promotion.
The event followed the release of the film’s trailer, which features both WWE stars in prominent roles. Rhodes is set to portray Guile, while Reigns takes on the role of Akuma. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 16.
Reigns and Rhodes share a well-documented history in WWE, highlighted by Rhodes’ victory over Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to end his historic championship reign. While the two have teamed up at events like Survivor Series, their rivalry continues to stand as one of the defining storylines of their careers.
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Both competitors are set for high-profile bouts at WrestleMania 42. Reigns is slated to challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, while Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship in a separate contest against Randy Orton.
Their involvement in the film’s promotional campaign adds to an already demanding week, balancing major in-ring showdowns with a series of media appearances.
Roman Reigns Says He Is Not Ready To Retire From WWE
Roman Reigns has recently addressed questions about his long-term future in WWE as he continues to work a reduced schedule. In an interview with Nico Leonard, Reigns spoke about balancing the physical demands of his job with his desire to keep competing.
‘The OTC’ said, “There are some days when I’m trying to get back in that elite-level fitness or mindset, I think to myself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ But I’m quickly reminded that there’s a content sickness. I’m just not ready yet. I feel like I still have more. I’m very happy with what I’ve done the past few years, and I could hang my hat on that, but I know I still have more to offer.”
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Reigns has limited his appearances in recent years but remains active for major WWE events. His next scheduled match is the World Heavyweight Championship bout against CM Punk to close out Night 2 of WrestleMania 42.
