Roman Reigns to Cody Rhodes: “This Is the Last Time We Ever Team. Just Know That.”
When Survivor Series came to a close, the WWE Universe expected fireworks, tension, and unfinished business—but no one anticipated the chilling final words Roman Reigns directed at Cody Rhodes. After a night of uneasy alliance and uneasy respect, Reigns leaned in and delivered a line that instantly froze the atmosphere:
“This is the last time we ever team. Just know that.”
Those words weren’t just a statement—they were a warning, a promise, and a declaration of war.
Survivor Series marked one of the rare moments in recent WWE history where two of the industry’s biggest forces were forced to stand side-by-side. Roman Reigns, the Tribal Chief, and Cody Rhodes, the American Nightmare, had no choice but to unite against a common threat. The chemistry was never smooth, but the results were undeniable: they got the job done. Yet the victory did nothing to erase the bitter history, deep resentment, and clashing destinies that define their relationship.
For Roman, teaming with Cody was a humiliation wrapped in strategy. The Tribal Chief does not share the spotlight—he commands it. He does not stand beside rivals—he stands above them. Throughout the match, his body language made it clear: every tag felt forced, every glance toward Cody was laced with distrust, and every moment they remained on the same team felt like an insult to Roman’s dominance.
Cody Rhodes, on the other hand, approached the match with his trademark determination. He maintained discipline, stayed focused on the mission, and treated the partnership as temporary business. But beneath his professionalism was undeniable tension. He knew Roman didn’t want him there. He knew Roman still carried the sting of WrestleMania. And he knew that as long as Roman Reigns existed at the top, Cody’s quest to “finish the story” would always have a barrier standing in the way.
So when the final bell rang and the dust settled, the WWE Universe expected a nod of respect—maybe even a quiet acknowledgment of teamwork. Instead, Roman delivered the line that shattered the brief illusion of unity.
“This is the last time we ever team.”
It wasn’t yelled. It wasn’t emotional. It was cold. Controlled. Calculated.
Cody’s reaction said it all: a slight raise of the eyebrows, a smirk forming in the corner of his mouth, and the quiet understanding that the conflict between them is far from over. Cody didn’t argue, because he didn’t need to. He knows—just like Roman knows—that their paths are destined to collide again, and next time it won’t be as partners.
Roman’s statement signifies more than frustration. It’s a declaration that he is done playing the diplomatic role. He is done tolerating Cody’s rise. He is done pretending that coexisting is an option. The Tribal Chief wants full control again, and Cody Rhodes standing anywhere near him—whether beside him or across from him—threatens that control.
This moment may go down as the spark that reignites the next chapter of one of WWE’s most compelling rivalries. The uneasy alliance is over. Respect has dissolved. Survivor Series didn’t heal the divide—it deepened it.
Roman Reigns walked away knowing that the war has only just begun. Cody Rhodes walked away knowing the next time they meet, it won’t be as teammates—it may be the moment he finally finishes the story.
Roman made it clear:
Teamwork is dead. Tolerance is dead. The Tribal Chief vs. The American Nightmare is back on.
