And STILL — Roman Reigns simply defeated Cody Rhodes to retain the WWE Common Championship on Sunday … in a match that was nothing in need of an immediate traditional.

The 2 began the battle with an intense stare-down earlier than going at it … and Cody took the short benefit, forcing Roman to take a breather outdoors the ring.

After a pep discuss from his supervisor, Paul Heyman, RR bought again within the ring and into the motion … shifting Cody round at his will.

The match was as forwards and backwards because it will get from there … and the Bloodline, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn even made an look.

In fact, Roman was the Common Champion for over 900 days … however the match meant much more to Cody, who beforehand instructed TMZ Sports activities he hoped to do one thing his legendary household hadn’t completed and win the principle occasion at WM.

Cody was clearly emotional after the loss … and lots of felt he did greater than sufficient to win.