Cody Rhodes is one step closer to finishing the story.
The American Nightmare entered the WWE Royal Rumble 2024 at No. 15 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday night and eliminated Gunther and CM Punk to win his second straight Men's Rumble. In the Women's Royal Rumble, Bayley entered the fray at No. 3 and held on to have her hand raised.
With their victories, both Rhodes and Bayley punch their tickets to WrestleMania XL. After winning his second consecutive Rumble, Rhodes made it clear that he'll run it back with Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns in a rematch from last year's WrestleMania.
Reigns outlasted AJ Styles, Randy Orton and LA Knight in a Fatal 4-Way Match earlier in the evening.
Despite the win, it was another hard time for Rhodes who managed to muscle Gunther out after witnessing Punk do the same to Drew McIntyre.
With the final two left, The American Nightmare unleashed the Cross Rhodes on Punk, before Punk hit him with the Go to Sleep moments later.
Punk also managed to Pedigree Rhodes. But when he went for the GTS for a second time, Rhodes grabbed hold of Punk's knee and tossed him over the top rope for the thrilling win.
Bayley had it even harder, having drawn No. 3. But over an hour of action and she won the Women's Rumble in thrilling fashion herself, while setting a Rumble record in the process.
After eliminating Tiffany Stratton and Bianca Belair in one swoop, Bayley let the other final participants — Liv Morgan and a debuting Jade Cargill — take it to each other. The moment that Morgan eliminated Cargill, though, Bayley opportunely got rid of Morgan for the victory.
Here's how the entire WWE Royal Rumble 2024 went.