Cody Rhodes revealed during an interview with The Ringer's Bill Simmons that his favorite match took place at WrestleMania 39 in April 2023, when he lost to Roman Reigns in a battle for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

Roman Reigns returned at WWE SummerSlam and helped Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. The finish saw Reigns hit the ring and hit Solo Sikoa with a Superman Punch and a spear. Reigns left the ring and Rhodes capitalized by hitting Cross Rhodes on Sikoa to retain the title.

WWE star Cody Rhodes has explained why his loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in 2023 is his all-time favorite match, despite the outcome.