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Cody Rhodes defeated AJ Styles at Backlash on Saturday to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship in his first title defense since becoming champion at WrestleMania 40.
The American Nightmare prevailed in a physical, back-and-forth affair.
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After over a year of pursuing the WWE title, Rhodes finally finished his story at WrestleMania 40, as he beat Roman Reigns in the main event of Night