Roman Reigns says Cody Rhodes was ‘never more relevant’ than when he was involved with The Bloodline [Video]

The Bloodline has been a dominant stable and storytelling device this decade. Family drama helped to elevate the careers of Roman Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa and others. It’s also been integral to their rivals’ careers.

Reigns’ faction feuded with high-profile WWE superstars including Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens. “The Tribal Chief” overcame every challenger during his 1,316-day as undisputed WWE universal champion until Cody Rhodes dethroned him at WrestleMania 40. 

Rhodes’ title win was an all-time WrestleMania moment. Yet The Bloodline remains a centerpiece of WWE programming well after its fall from title supremacy. Reigns acknowledges Rhodes as a great champion but says all roads lead back to The Bloodline.

“Cody’s a great Champion, he beat me so he’s gotta be, right?” Reigns told CBS Sports while discussing his role as WWE 2K25 cover star. “But he was never more …