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WWE announcer Michael Cole was extremely emotional at the end of WrestleMania 40.
On Sunday night, Cody Rhodes “finished the story” and became the first person in the storied Rhodes’ family to win the WWE Championship belt after defeating Roman Reigns.
FINISHED. THE. STORY. ❤️#CodyRhodes earned that #WrestleMania moment. pic.twitter.com/U5IAnBimgv
— WWE (@WWE) April 8, 2024
After the match, a slew of wrestlers came into the ring to celebrate with Rhodes.
The new WWE champ eventually jumped out of the ring and embraced Cole, who was in tears.
Michael Cole to Cody Rhodes
“I love you” ❤️#Wrestlemania
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) April 8, 2024
Michael Cole getting genuinely emotional at Cody Rhodes winning the WWE Championship.
Amazing #Wrestlemania pic.twitter.com/VXTpbMf26U
— Just Talk Wrestling (@JustTalkWrestle) April 8, 2024
Earlier this year, Rhodes credited Cole for getting the “finish the story” phrase over with fans.
Via UPROXX
“I feel like I’ve got to give credit to Michael Cole because I came up with it and I said finish the story on my weight belt last year for the Royal Rumble. But Michael Cole’s saying it is what really kind of emphasized it on what that is