Cody Rhodes on WWE WrestleMania XL's significance, The Rock's return & more! | First Take

[@zionwaite8150]

I grew up a wrestling fan from 2003-2014. To see Cody Rhodes get his own segment not only on ESPN but first take is amazing

[@tj-23]

I agree, seeing him become a big star has been such a great development story

[@kozylations]

Same I stoped watching after June 2014 when CM Pumk left & just recently started watching

[@zionwaite8150]

@@kozylations I left with punk as well, especially as a kid from Chicago

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

Fax he's come a long way

[@ButteryAssNigga]

Cry baby cody

[@thatboi_tray5601]

It's still wild seeing WWE superstars on the ESPN platform. I remember being a kid during the height of the Attitude Era and WCW wars and never in my life did I think ESPN would acknowledge pro wrestling. Pretty awesome to see.

[@qweasdzxcname]

its only few short interviews a year, and only because of the ufc merger. but its still considered a low brow entertainment. you wont see a wrestling time-slot on espn.

[@norvinzor]

Espn back in the day aint the ESPN we have now lol, If SAS was in ESPN back in the day then yea

[@thatboi_tray5601]

@@qweasdzxcname that's fair but still it's wild to see I mean these guys are even on The Today Show now hyping up Wrestlemania

[@thatboi_tray5601]

@@norvinzor true lol

[@retrokid562]

​@qweasdzxcname back in the 80s, AWA was on ESPN. That was the last time a wrestling company had wrestling show on ESPN.

[@SpaceViking2000]

He is right. It’s not easy being a good guy when all the cool points tend to go to the bad guys. But the fans stuck with them and a lot of the ones who were on the fence joined his side when his match was taken away from him temporarily. He has to win.

[@LanceG007]

And since then guess what? Those fans have been cheering the rock The Rock gets bigger reactions than Cody

[@jtmon116]

@@LanceG007Because he is, The Rock!! He’s probably the most famous person on earth of course he’s going to get cheered!! They been doing this since the Hollywood Rock Gimmick it don’t matter if he is a heel or Face he’s gonna get cheered because he is the rock

[@tbjb009]

​@@jtmon116hahaha he isn't the most famous person on Earth, but he is definitely one of them

[@bikramarora1819]

@@LanceG007Ok, and? I hope you realize that the Rock isn’t the champ here. Roman is. And Cody gets much better reactions than he does.

[@joshuajohnson1763]

I don’t think Cody winning they want Roman to surpass hogan which means he needs to hold those titles till September of next year I believe

[@baffourappiah3853]

Cody is such a perfect ambassador for WWE. Lets go CODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShadomanG]

I’m 33, haven’t watched WWE in 20 years, but the Rock is my all time fav-Crazy how life works, cool to see Rhodes hit his stride so many years in given his pedigree/father

[@Redsdelight]

I’m impressed with how Cody conducts himself. He conducts himself like he knows he is supposed to be there, like he’s done it before. Right now he has an aura of success.

[@tqueen7131]

The lie he continues to tell makes him a heel to me. We already know Rock was set to face Roman We already know from Punk himself he was set to face Seth. Cody put a face on to his fans after agreeing to let the matches long planned go on. He then Made fans believe The Rock stole his match. That's dirty and that's a heel. Even after it was shown The Rock was planned ahead of Rumble and Cody was not the one planned he still on here lying. Not good for a so called Babyface and it's a heel move story wise when you lie and disrespect your boss like that

[@Mobilegames-f1c]

​@tqueen7131 ok bud

[@otnielcolorado8701]

@@tqueen7131 🐶💔

[@Rastaboulotte]

@@tqueen7131Oh yeah, Cody pointed towards Seth Rollins when he won the royal rumble, how can everybody still be so blind about that liar.

[@blackstormer95]

you dumb or what?@@tqueen7131

[@alesitercrimson24]

WWE is hot right now. Red hot. Even old fans are paying attention now who stopped watching years ago. Welcome back guys. With Vince gone, things have gotten so much better. Hopefully you stick around after WrestleMania

[@johncullinane2231]

Vince needed to go. Knowing that he’s gone is probably drawing more fans back to the product, just out of mere curiosity to see how different things are.

[@ChrisCAGE2231]

Your right,I haven't watched since 2005,these last 8 months have been awesome,drew me right back in

[@Justbringit915]

@@ChrisCAGE2231same 💯

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

I watched wwe for so many years and I'm still watching wwe

[@jjMcCartan9686]

I'll wait until after mania to decide if I'm gonna watch wrestling regularly again .Lost interest around 2007.

[@anasshahid224]

Cody Rhodes is the man, so well spoken, likable, humble, love his chill vibe, happy to see him on First Take on ESPN. WrestleMania 40 is about to be epic. 😊

[@GAMETIME-528]

This WrestleMania is about to be CINEMA 😭😭😭

[@juanthompson8016]

Crybaby 😂😂

[@PBLightning145]

The fans in the mid card era stay using that word since last year. It's gonna suck

[@KadeemG61]

@@PBLightning145I think it’s going to be a good show, the card is stacked, and we’ll see what happens in Night Two if Cody finishes his story….under Bloodline rules.

[@Mobilegames-f1c]

​@@PBLightning145bros mad that roman gonna lose 😂😂

[@DrezzyEFTP]

​@@juanthompson8016 ohhhhh look at the little keyboard warrior behind the screen

[@LastMinuteGuess]

Cody Rhodes is the definition of an underdog. Having a middling career in WWE in the early 2010s and seeing where he is now, it is genuinely inspiring. The fact that Cody Rhodes is in the ring with the Rock! The irony is not lost on me that this WM is in Philadelphia. Cody really channeling Rocky.

[@rafaellima8996]

AEW saved him

[@lottostuuud]

The tragedy is that Cody was a great in ring performer but WWE just failed to give him the edge he needed you know like the look and what could put him over like his in ring work has always been top notch it was just everything else so it was awesome how he left and help start AEW and just thrived there and got to do what he wanted and look how great it worked he’s been back in the WWE and he’s just continued his rampage dude is riding the lightning right now 🤌

[@A_Trill_OG]

@@rafaellima8996 naw bruh TNA and NJPW saved his career bruh he became a big deal before AEW was created he helped created AEW after his star power sky rocketed in TNA and NJPW

[@A_Trill_OG]

@@lottostuuud facts always been a really good wrestler

[@lottostuuud]

@@A_Trill_OG 🤝

[@ashtonkusher433]

Cody on ESPN? My guy really doing it this weekend 😢

[@stluc1233]

He can actually finish the story. We will see this weekend.

[@THESM0K3G0D]

Sike 😂❤

[@ericship8383]

@@THESM0K3G0Dhe is cope harder ❤😂

[@n64central]

Nah ☝🏾

[@ashtonwilliams5945]

Man. Cody is picking up where his father left off, except doing it bigger (No Diddy) 💯🙏🏽

[@aayushdhurka2425]

Ayeeeee I didn’t know Cody was coming

[@alphapals904]

Brandi knew 😉😏

[@Whereisbigpapa]

This is how you conduct yourself as the champion. Representing the company! I’m so happy Cody is on ESPN AND The Today Show

[@chamberlainwonder369]

This WrestleMania gonna be huge. Men Cody, set Rollins, rock and Roman are getting paid big time, they all knew what they are doing

[@tyyrreekk9005]

Exactly no matter what happens they're gonna be laughing all the way to the bank.

[@juliemillington9907]

Ye I know roman reigns will be laughing all the way to next year as champion I know someone that knows someone who works with wwe he claims reigns is retaining due to a betrayal and it's not seth or jey

[@Dre384]

@@juliemillington9907the classic “I know someone who knows someone” you don’t know anything sit down somewhere🤣

[@jgjgrner4647]

Can we talk about rock selling those punches in excited for mania

[@sonic1fan94]

Cody's got this

[@MrGenexxx]

The Final Boss got a special belt for Mama Rhodes

[@arclight3665]

@@MrGenexxxnah, the final boss is about to receive a stunner by a certain rattlesnake from texas.

[@MrGenexxx]

@@arclight3665 Stone Old? It will be the slowest stunner EVER

[@sonic1fan94]

@@arclight3665 uh oh🤣😂🔥🔥😎👌

[@nycmanowar]

I believe Cody will win..but it’ll be with Bloodline Rules in effect. Hiiiiiiigh DRAMA

[@joshcurrie7146]

Cody said “I had to leave home to be treated like an adult.” That speaks volumes seeing where he is now.

[@grishawinner6727]

Respect to the Rock for deferring to this generation. He’s using his name to boost this feud. The way he sold those punches by Rhodes 😂😂😂.

[@chiefskingdom_24]

After he tried to steal his moment

[@aaronbarkley539]

It was a work my guy​@@chiefskingdom_24

[@wilcee238]

Another Cody Crybaby@@chiefskingdom_24

[@grishawinner6727]

@@chiefskingdom_24 blah blah blah he’s still the biggest draw in wrestling when he shows up. And this time he’s on the board of directors of something. I don’t think he needs to main event everything but I’ve heard that it was stipulated he would have to participate after signing that deal. The hierarchy knows he fills sits and they needed him to do so. Don’t be a hater

[@chiefskingdom_24]

@@grishawinner6727 he doesn’t need to main event everything, the rock is one of the greatest of all time. However he screwed Cody out of the main event until the fans revolted against it and the wwe changed it back

[@zurlac9548]

I always love seeing SAS having wrestlers on the show you can just tell he genuinely loves wrestling and is a huge fan and I love it

[@HulkVahkiin]

0:26 No way Cody missed the opportunity to say ''I feel like it's a shot of adrenaline...to my soul'' LOL

[@allblack8148]

That dork is not like his father lol

[@tj-23]

@@allblack8148yea he’s not, he’s actual a world champion

[@theartistnamedlarry]

New face of the company. I am with it. Reigns did this company unspeakable service

[@Koukijacky]

Unspeakably good service? Tickets sold out merch sales through the roof. Viewership and company profits at an all time high.

[@rickylopez304]

It’s good to see all these platforms taking notice! Def because of the Rock

[@dreamchaser4382]

I think he’s actually gonna win he basically said if he loose he will be buried he’s right

[@TheOnlyDTM]

Absolutely no one will take his character seriously anymore and a lot of people (including myself) will stop watching the product as much

[@Frank-mt2hf]

@@TheOnlyDTMhe will always be stardust

[@MrFoolD]

Hes not winning

[@CameronHenderson-i1e]

If him and seth loses night 1 he will win night 2

[@fratbronation]

He will win vs Seth Rollins at summer slam. But he’s not beating the tribal chief or the final boss at mania.

[@astro30k]

CODY ON FIRST TAKE 🔥

[@ALou225s]

This is like an NBA team going to the finals again to finally get it done 💯

[@Kakki82]

Except you have to pay for it

[@amokafor6713]

Cody toes the line of real and kayfabe so perfectly. These segments on first take can often be a little cringe with wrestlers but he doesn’t feel out of place at all.

[@jey524]

Love how ESPN shows pro wrestlers love now

[@PrinceTae]

Cody is apart of every child’s memory 🔥

[@Frank-mt2hf]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ninjacleve]

Going to my first wrestling event and it’s wrestlemania 40 to see Cody finish the story. 😁

[@JONDAVIS111]

☝🏻👨🏻‍🦲

[@fratbronation]

The bloodline story does not end here. 😂 Cody will lose and challenge Seth and beat Seth for the workman’s championship. Roman will hold that title until he breaks the record. Y’all clearly gotta see the set up a mile away. Seth takes a break after dropping the title at summer slam. Cm punk, Rhodes, drew Mc, start battling on a regular for that title on Raw.

[@CheknoEternity]

@@fratbronation you’re gonna look so silly when Cody beats Roman. All of you are about to whine and cry so hard lol

[@Kgthegtacreator]

It’s also my 1st Mania came to see Cody do it

[@ninjacleve]

@@fratbronation you were saying? Lmao

[@Marceles45]

I’m glad Cody told Stephen A he didn’t wanna say too many positive things lol. He literally said he watched the Rock slap him and asking if it’s great that the Rock came back. Bruh NO the dude slapped me

[@Kevin.Costner.]

“Yes sir we promised you a great main event.. ANDRE THE GIANT, Wrestlemania!! Hulkamania, IF YA SMEEEEEEEEEEELLL YOU'RE FIIIIREEEEEED!!!!! *GLASS BREAKS* dun dun dunnnnn”

[@dreamchaser4382]

You my sir are a national treasure

[@Kevin.Costner.]

@@dreamchaser4382🫶

[@BigBelairePapi]

Crazy cause I heard it as I read it 😮‍💨

[@baffourappiah3853]

We want the full video...

[@johnzemba2564]

That’s a good interview. Cody gave sensible, good responses and seems humble!

[@aqueelkadri8371]

I haven't been this excited for a Wrestlemania in 10 years

[@A_Trill_OG]

Awesome seeing Cody on the show like a mega superstar that’s what’s up

[@SBAsheAsAbove]

Great Interview!

[@phenixfire8980]

I can’t wait for this weekend I’m so excited

[@amirahmed9088]

Cody IS such A perfect Ambassador For WWE

[@pusparawal7503]

Bullet club reference 😮

[@ryanpatrick3772]

Cody is the future GOAT!!! Lets go Nightmare!

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Im so excited for Wrestlemania. Watching all year leads up to this weekend, its gonna be awesome

[@XxBigChungusxX]

Pro wrestling haters seeing this on ESPN punching the air

[@Kgthegtacreator]

MMA fans: How do people like this stuff? 😂😂

[@stephanieperri7747]

So awesome to see Cody on ESPN & first take!!!

[@joelewis8992]

My grandfather god rest both of there souls met your day and said he was such a great friend he would definitely be proud of Cody good luck at mania

[@ivanvalentin3898]

Wow this guy is so well spoken. Almost like he is an ESPN analyst himself lol

[@Matt123Chez]

Love Cody unlike John Cena he has the fans on his side as the companies baby face, what I wouldn't give to see Golddust help him out at Wrestlemania and deliver the shattered dreams to The Rock!

[@mridul3526]

It's more likely for Stone Cold or Cena to show up

[@chriskay1449]

Ironically, Cena has had the fans massively on his side last couple of years as his appearances get fewer in number

[@CameronJPapa03]

We haven’t had a baby face this organic since Daniel Bryan

[@XavierAgee]

Something to notice is that this video is the most viewed video posted by ESPN yesterday.

[@vinnydoom]

Awesome clip. Cody is so natural, and Steven A knows old school WWF. Big weekend with WrestleMania forty. Cody to Win and finish / start his story. Lets Go!

[@sanjayzirva8140]

Sunday Cody New champion 💯

[@IkechiUkazu]

GREAT interview

[@bdawgiscool_1511]

I haven’t really watched ESPN on TV, specifically First Take in a while. But since when was Freeza there in the middle on First Take?

[@DannyVegasVIP]

As it has been said many times, "wrestling is cool again"!

[@GhostRider50918]

Go cody

[@justinoverall2763]

Cody Deserves To Finally Finish His Story For Not Just His Family But For His Self 🏆👏🏽👏🏽

[@tonymoura8035]

Cody was on both the Today show and First Take; wouldn’t be surprised if he shows up on the Tonight Show as well as a surprise guest.

[@JrRanks]

Wrestling is at its PEAK!

[@brianthegoat6451]

the story is finished! congrats cody!

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Love these kind of interviews on the ESPN and that an element of kayfabe is preserved. You can tell Stephen A. is a big wrestling fan and the respect he has for the performers and the business. Stephen A would have made a great old-school manager

[@larryholman7795]

Two key things: Put's his Mom over in a big way and differentiate's himself from his father!! Said he had to leave home to be treated like an adult! Respect wasn't given so he earned it.

[@krazydae]

Wow Cody man I Respect you so much you are my Guru of this sport this great story of your hard work and journey lead you to this ESPN moment🖤👏🏾👏🏾

[@SLAYBEAZLY]

If Cody don’t finish the story we riot 5:47

[@Spilltheteamedia]

We’ll get started he losin

[@phillybyrd34]

If there is one place you don't want an outrageous explosion to take place in, it's PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA!! If this event does not end "the right way", the Universe might witness something unlike anything they've ever seen before...😲😲You don't want to try to diffuse a "blazing fire" in the midst of a PISSED OFF PHILADELPHIA CROWD😡🤬🤬 IT'S A DANGEROUS DANGEROUS THING....!!🤯💯💯

[@Israelite_Maine91]

Cody sucks👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾

[@WindyCitySteam]

lol I was just thinking if he doesn’t win people are gonna be MAD 🤣 And I dono.. something feels off lol will definitely be entertaining

[@phillybyrd34]

@@WindyCitySteam You are absolutely right; and the reason you're feeling this is because you are seeing the way this event was completely turned around and because of the switch this event has become the talk of the town again at the fever's pitch!!🤯🤯At the same time tho, this also means this weekend means absolutely EVERYTHING to the wrestling world_ WWE has got to end this event "the right way"; If they don't land this plane correctly, this can lead to an all-time drop-off in viewership as well as ticket sales cuz this could lead to a vicious backlash of EPIC PROPORTIONS...!!😲😲 We'll see what ultimately happens, but the higher-ups are playing with some serious fire right now....😳😳 DON'T SCREW THIS ONE UP!!!🤨🤨🧐🧐🧐

[@513BENGALS]

I love how Cody gave his mom praise. You always hear about Dusty

[@ignaciopaulito2186]

It's so nice to know that "The American Nightmare" made his appearance being interviewed by First Take hosts!

[@DannyVegasVIP]

I never thought I would see WWE stars on ESPN! What a time to be a wrestling fan! 👏💪🔥💯👍

[@Rockstar_t1]

Cody Rhodes top 2‼️🫡

[@titansegundera2.049]

Whatever it takes, Cody. 🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@InvincibleYoungEmpire]

Pissed that we missed this episode this morning. Rooting for you, Cody. #FinishTheStory. This #WrestleMania is one for the books!

[@DarthVad3r.]

Cody is going to win!

[@RealRambo13]

This is a must watch

[@derrickblack8632]

“I had to leave home to be treated like an adult.” Powerful words, Cody. So simple, but powerful.

[@BrandonSubramoney]

Cody choice of words n approach was great enjoyed him talk

[@sqcuk5662]

I had to leave home to be treated as an adult. Class line that 👌

[@48238JEFE]

crowd is here about to blow, waiting for me to start the show!

[@oscarvargas3318]

Bro went from not being able to compete for the AEW title and being booed as a face , to coming to WWE main eventing 3 times in two years wm and possible being the guy to dethrone the most dominant champ in the last 50 years ya safe to say he definitely did the right thing coming back to WWE

[@RAAA_505]

I pray Cody wins!!!

[@gravedigger3830]

WM 40 is about to be cinema 🥲

[@Richiefreshhh]

This will be the greatest WM ever. It will even top wrestlemania 3. Cody's taking it.

[@alesitercrimson24]

That glass is going to shatter in the main event. Austin is going to walk down the ramp and confront The Rock. He will beat down The Rock which helps take out The Bloodline. Cody wins with a cross rhodes.

[@Frank-mt2hf]

@@alesitercrimson24if Steve comes out he stunning everybody and then keeping it moving

[@kennwilliams860]

Why did they cut if off?!?

[@lebronjericho6008]

I started watching wrestling when I was 10 in 2007 and Cody started in Wwe in 2008 we’ve come a long way

[@mahlatserikhotso5468]

FINISH THE STORY CODY!!

[@MuhammadRaheem-k7p]

I love you Cody Rhodes ❤❤❤

[@JoeyAmor]

I BELIEVE!!! FINISH THE STORY!!! Team Cody!!!! 🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@BoyaShivakumar-pm3wh]

Cody is going to win at WrestleMania & create history

[@growing.grounds4054]

I like Cody but I LOVE seeing Roman as champ I hope he keeps his run going

[@kevindaletabayocyoc1091]

Is wrestlemania 40 available in disney plus?

[@Abe90335]

Peacock app

[@stingfrediy1012]

Finish the story cody we believe in you ❤❤❤

[@JstarDiArtist]

Cody can definitely be the next John Cena the face of the company he'll do good jod hope he wins #TeamCody

[@chillypill822]

Plot twist John cena comeback & help Cody to beat the bloodline

[@christopherthomas1939]

Everyone that the bloodline screwed over should come to together and help Cody , like on some goku vs kid buu type lol

[@justaregularguy9557]

Cody winning

[@aaronwilliams3044]

They didn't promote this anywhere I just saw this today

[@Champ-v9i]

Where is mama rhodes

[@lboog081284]

#WeWantCody

[@brandonahmed7459]

I watched Wrestling since 1992

[@AndreP1524]

Wrestling been on FIRE lately and Cody plays a huge part of it, I’m a Rock and Bloodline fan not a Cody cry baby, But it wouldn’t be lit without Cody and Seth, Can’t wait to see how Punk gets into the mix with Drew etc… Triple H is doing an amazing job right now

[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

Cody really is the next John Cena when it comes to representing WWE in the media.

[@renzelkhamacho1379]

You become a champion before you're actually a champion, Cody oozes "Im that guy"

[@TadashiNazuka]

Been a Cody Rhodes fan since his bad guy dashing persona way back and with DiBiase kid in tag team. Always loved the bad guy persona for entertainment value, but good to see he proved his point of being top shelf talent and those clowns at WWE finally recognized that Rhodes is Top Shelf. Very Cool Dude.

[@_The_Journey]

So excited for mania

[@sirmeliodas777]

The True WWE Champion.

[@IamMrImpeccable]

Bruh I absolutely love Cody man! Sharp brother.

[@Matt-f07u]

Where's the rest of the interview?!?!