Notice how Roman is right next to Cody in every WM41 poster because WWE wants you to know Roman is still really the talent they want you to pay attention to in a few years

WWE only signed and made Cody champion to make AEW look like shit. They want fans and talent to know that this is how well you get treated in the big leagues.

That and sending Punk over there to sabotage from within, it was all a masterclass in corporate warfare. Roman is reclaiming the title again soon