Cody Rhodes Talks Feelings Toward The Rock, CM Punk’s AEW Comments, WrestleMania 40 | The MMA Hour

Cody Rhodes Talks The Rock Feud, WrestleMania 40, CM Punk’s AEW Comments, More
Cody Rhodes discusses watching the ‘Bash at the Beach’ in person, the injuries he suffered Monday, WrestleMania 39, the advice he got from John Cena, comments from Roman Reigns, his relationship with Triple H, The Rock’s return, going back-to-back at the Royal Rumble, when his father is brought up to promote matches, Vince McMahon controversy, CM Punk’s return, his opinion of Tony Khan and AEW, his conversation with The Rock, how the fans made WrestleMania 40 main event, The Rock’s recent promos, his mother’s reaction, The Rock’s mom, the matches he’s looking forward to the most this weekend, and more.
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[@talon12020]

Some people here don't seem to understand that Cody's always working. Kayfabe may be dead but he's still a Rhodes.

[@tallaladil8206]

That's why he exposed the business by using words like ''not turning heel'' and exposing the business on his reality show?

[@ruggedpower]

Yeah he found out in the ring that he lost WM 39. So he says but we know better.

[@talon12020]

He did that in AEW, a product for smarks. They don't care about protecting the business or even their own health over there.

[@TP_Gillz]

@@tallaladil8206 the business had already been well exposed by then come on. We now can appreciate the athletic entertainment they provide, while also not needing EVERY little gossip detail about the inner workings.

[@JusRed23]

He made it so clear too from the moment he sat down.

[@jerms99]

Punk and Rhodes in the same week. That’s crazy

[@userjim83]

Almost like its wrestlemania promotional week

[@herbythechef7624]

​@@userjim83 lol these guys have never heard of doing media to promote an event

[@adolfob3370]

@@userjim83I’m sure that he’s not just referring to the promotion itself, but to how in depth the interviews were. I doubt that a guy like CM Punk would have been as comfortably open and detailed with any other interviewer/journalist.

[@nelsonsamuelsanchez]

Nah, he means in the sense that both interviews are pipebomb levels of info dump that was shared

[@MisterrrrrrParadise]

So crazy, like omg as if they almost planned it, as if any of these comments are real.... get a grip.

[@rogelioarmentasolorzano3848]

Cody is the definition of “ If you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation”

[@Childz12play]

Right. He smoothly changes the conversation and answers a question that wasn’t even asked.

[@adolfob3370]

Cody was once asked how old he was as a child. He then started defining what a child was, and ended up explaining the plot to the movie Star Wars. That’s just typical Cody.

[@Shiny101]

Probably was gonna cry. That's his thing lol

[@Thepathofpeace101]

Love all Rhodes family.

[@Shadow.24772]

@@Shiny101 oh. cant wait for Smackdown to hear Rock again, "cody cried on helwani ugh ugh ugh"

[@KrayzieMofoGuy]

Roman is right, Cody really is a politician lol. Stayed in kayfabe and dodged around questions that acknowledged WWE being scripted masterfully. Much respect, true professional.

[@THUGPUTIN]

Cody said after wwe he wants to run for president 😂... I'm not joking... 😅 That's the reason he doesn't talk, real facts...

[@darkkartist]

He even dodged vince's question

[@cjc4426]

@@THUGPUTINI vote for him. He reminds of John F. Kennedy. Young, dashing, has that cool factor, and is professional

[@mikedoux2521]

​@@THUGPUTINPresident Neck Tat

[@sheldonarmstrong9296]

@@THUGPUTINthat tat don’t play in middle America pal

[@nelsonsamuelsanchez]

It's insane how Cody became Cena levels of diplomat

[@reeseangle9621]

Cena sux.

[@iLoveLucy420]

@@reeseangle9621let’s go Cena

[@sarajkishore]

Cena sucks

[@Telecasterluvr]

Cody feels more genuine and that’s not even a diss to John he’s a master of corporate talk. A corporate cena character would slap now that I think of it.

[@keithunderwood8803]

Cody was the head of another company. AEW hasn't been the same without Cody.

[@jbwkz1313]

Cody Rhodes carries himself like a real professional. He treats the business with so much respect. Kudos to Ariel for treating the business with respect as well. 💪🏼

[@LanceG007]

No he carries himself like a politician which is fine but a guy who never says anything is useless

[@rafaellima8996]

Everyone is professional

[@DonPeppinoo]

ariel was a disrespectful bozo. Asking the most instigating and frown upon questions.

[@damndippindots560]

@@LanceG007All you dudes parroting the Rock’s scripted promos. Hilarious.

[@victory7763]

​@@LanceG007I agree. I respect Rhodes, but he is certainly someone who stays on the fence. Which is understandable, but that's not hard to do.

[@blackbeaver9756]

Cody Rhodes is the true definition of a consummate professional

[@lorenacarrera246]

More like a slimy politician. Everything is fake & manufactured

[@doubles7533]

💯

[@ConorKhabibBrunson]

It’s actually really annoying lol be you not your damn character 24/7 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@awesomecool3280]

He is such a good politician that if he was running for president they will call him the Antichrist😂

[@ts1975]

Professionals don't cry like this guy, because they're Professional

[@renzelkhamacho1379]

HHH said after Royal Rumble that he couldn't ask for a better person to lead WWE into the future when talking about Cody Rhodes, and when you listen to him talk, its just clear why he's that guy. Very professional, understands and respects the business inside out, true locker room leader, respects and is respected by his peers, yeah, Dusty's son is doing alright!

[@growing.grounds4054]

That’s all good but what about the guys and girls who are not the kid of some big former wwe star ??? I wanna see a new name and face that’s why we like to see the rock cause if you can’t push a new name an ultra legend old one is better !!

[@renzelkhamacho1379]

@growing.grounds4054 Not everyone is a child of a legend. John Cena was the face of WWE for well over 10 years and is a 1st generation superstar. With that said, it's likely that if you were a wrestler, your children would wanna be wrestlers, nothing wrong with that

[@louio]

​@@growing.grounds4054 Dave Bautista (2005-2008) was the man

[@growing.grounds4054]

True

[@tytyhull]

​@growing.grounds4054 Shawn Michaels Undertaker Steve Austin John Cena There a Mount Rushmore of maybe the biggest guys ever in the industry and all first generation and I could list hundreds more, 2nd generation guys becoming the biggest star is much rarer, many never come close to their parents success

[@unnibs7957]

36:23 CM PUNK return 38:21 About CM Punk interview

[@lil_jawa]

the uploader needs to use timestamps, so thank you sir

[@user-us6on7qs6k]

Thank you 😊

[@jal.ajeera]

Thanks man!

[@ilovecookiesmorthanyou]

I don't care about anything else this guy says, thank you

[@starcade90]

That's saved me 38 mins.

[@ivoryinteractions4963]

"wrestling has more than 1 royal family" "For that to be true, I HAVE TO BEAT ROMAN REIGNS"

[@DarthMichael]

The quick smile he has when he says that. Cody is winning WM40 and honestly thats been for me the biggest hint.

[@lawrencecherry5521]

I hope WWE don't hype up the ppl and then disappoints them again.... Give this man the title!!

[@decepticonxhunter4850]

@@lawrencecherry5521 Getting ppl's hopes up is part of what makes pro wrestling theatre, just like Shonen manga gets ppl's hopes up to make them believe that they can defeat the main villain. It doesn't always happen, but that's part of the suspense.

[@jbwkz1313]

Cody elevated his game to become the face of the company. Heck, he is the biggest baby face in wrestling today. What a time to be a wrestling fan.

[@herbythechef7624]

Oh yeah biggest baby face since early cena. I loved his line "I wear this suit not because i think i am somebody, but because i wanna be somebody!"

[@jbwkz1313]

That's a nice line to go off by.

[@LanceG007]

@@herbythechef7624which is stupid

[@c.s3369]

‼️‼️

[@antmaster360]

@@LanceG007why

[@jburdsinfuse]

Talk about walking a tightrope between a work and reality…Cody is on fire in this interview.

[@silenttoxic707]

It’s about 10% reality and 80% a work and 10% not answering the question

[@serengeti4027]

what's the point of that when all the most upvoted comments are acknowledging he's acting? it's just futile at this point.

[@jmurdock8303]

Do you think the means it when says he genuinely doesn't like the Rock

[@jburdsinfuse]

@@jmurdock8303 I think the best wrestling drama is storyline laced with truth. That’s why Punk is so effective on the mic.

[@jmurdock8303]

@@jburdsinfuse so do you think there's real beef there

[@Samconery]

Maturity is realizing that by not talking trash about AEW, Cody did not disrespect Punk's opinion on them. He just said what he felt and what his experience was. It was not an attack on Punk by any means. I say this because a lot of the reporters (Punk was criticizing) twisting Cody's words as a way of "disagreeing" with what Punk said.

[@MikeySkywalker]

He did disagree even if it was implied.

[@sheltondmello8031]

He did disagree. But there's nothing wrong with that. As long as it's respectable

[@user-gx6qr7de1e]

They're trying to create conflict between punk and Cody. It's really ridiculous

[@moistturkey7136]

What’s the timestamp where he talks about cm punk?

[@TheGabonesantal]

I start to think that Cody is one of the most well-spoken people I've ever seen, even outside the wrestling business.

[@siscorich5029]

Listening to this while driving from Chicago to Philadelphia rn to see CODY RHODES FINISH THE STORY

[@jhesskeeptraveling]

Have fun! Be safe

[@KaijuCouture]

Have a blast brother. Hope it's as amazing as I hope it will be

[@Dukyie]

Enjoy bro drive safe

[@joenelsaracho4836]

If you watch busted open episide today bubba's storyline make sense attitude era vs the new era take my money already

[@MrFoolD]

11 hour drive! That's determination, respect!

[@brain7890]

I’m an mma fan and I swear these wrestler interviews have been the first ones I’m listening to this week. Super interesting and great long interviews

[@datbul]

I absolutely hate the "When did you find out you were going to lose at 39?' question and I absolutely love the "When I got pinned" answer 😌

[@drbray]

Ditto

[@datbul]

@@drbray 💪

[@aceloco817]

Seriously! Like the ref is gonna be like, "ok guys, just got the call that Cody is going over with a roll-up in 4 minutes..."

[@alexz.8302]

​@aceloco817 Montréal Screwjob. Mania 31 ending. Trish vs Lita for the women's title. Jericho vs Steamboat at Backlash, Brock breaking the streak and Owen's vs Styles for the US Championship to name a few. Mid-match changes happen more often than you think. It's a valid question considering how much of an open goal Cody winning would have been.

[@datbul]

​@@alexz.8302 It's a question that can be answered in a documentary somewhere down the line. Right now it takes away from kayfabe which, for me, takes away from the hype of the upcoming Wrestlemania. I prefer to see Cody and everyone else stay as in character as much as possible leading up to Wrestlemania.

[@geminipanda2631]

Ariel been cooking this week 🔥

[@ayylienn]

No more zoomer speak.

[@geminipanda2631]

@@ayylienn ok boomer

[@mrshab]

He's still a rat. But only old school MMA fans would know this 😂

[@isaacm2374]

@@mrshab Ariel is an OG. Old school MMA fans would respect that he's been covering MMA before anyone else.

[@mrshab]

@@isaacm2374 nope. When he used to cover the events he was always an instigator. Stirring up "he said she said" stuff to fighters for no reason. A lot of fighters were annoyed by him until finally Dana white banned the 🐀. When he came on the scene it was a sign of where the sport was going and most fans didn't like the drama causing snakes

[@adam2O]

Cody is really good at talking, so many tricky questions and he just answers them so very intelligently off the fly.

[@wolfwang8464]

I mean he clearly avoids giving real answers and is looking over to his wwe handlers to make sure she’s allowed to or not allowed to say certain things

[@dreamscatcher7488]

He doesn't answer difficult questions u must be drunk to think he does

[@blakeb9964]

He's good at being a politician. CM Punk came on and gave real answers. Cody didn't give a real answer to anything. I get he's the champion blah blah but he did that for even the most basic questions. It gets old.

[@brandonbanda1497]

Cody is a genuine awesome dude , seen him sign autographs after raw show in San Antonio to everyone waiting . Didn’t miss one, he is truly devoted to fans .

[@cro996]

This man simply refuses to break the fourth wall lol. Love Cody.

[@RAD1111able]

He did on Raw by using insider terms.

[@President_Shin]

@@RAD1111ablefacts

[@user-uv9oy1qp5m]

Refuses to not be boring

[@dreamscatcher7488]

Refuses to speak his mind

[@fresheeee]

I came across this channel due to the CM Punk interview and I am sticking around Brilliant interviews and amazing style

[@AestheticDelta]

Cody coined it, Renaissance era of WWE

[@theprfesssor]

Regeneration era

[@richardbrown3980]

The way cody rhodes speaks out of kayfabe but still in kayfabe is like the most insane thing to me. He's so good at it and like i can't stand the modern day wrestling of completely tearing down the curtain so i genuinely appreciate this.

[@adspongy301]

Be the champion without the belt is an incredible way to look at it

[@Texaco_]

Im not a WWE fan, but this interview really did make me a fan of this guy

[@MBeats27]

Cody is AEW even if he is not in AEW

[@michaelhorvath62]

​@@MBeats27 what is the purpose of this comment

[@Mr.VAGlNA]

Declaration of war​@@michaelhorvath62

[@Ghost-Face420]

⁠​⁠@@MBeats27 does that mean Adam Copeland is WWE even though he’s not in WWE? Or Bryan Danielson? 😱

[@alanze18]

@@Ghost-Face420 no but cody literally made AEW, I am a fan of AEW, still love CODY

[@samrankhanshaan5657]

Man this guy is too good to be the face of WWE. WWE got Cena level diplomat in Cody.

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Cody is like a real-life superhero being the perfect role model for young kids. Very well spoken and influential words happening in this interview. Very likable and trusting in his words.

[@bigpapi8558]

I hope Dustin is able to attend Mania for his brother

[@EchoesOfTheWeary]

My child-like brain imagined double pedigree from Seth/Cody to Rock/Reigns or Dustin Rhodes jumping from the barricade helping out Cody on night 2

[@Taco0718]

Cody is the main reason i watch wrestling again. Can't get enough of the his story and of the Bloodline.

[@iPullout]

Not gonna lie, i respect and enjoy this Cody. This win is for his whole family. Go get it brotha. My daughter will be cheering for you

[@perciuswestbrooks500]

And she’ll be crying too 😎☝🏿

[@DamnWhoAsked]

@@perciuswestbrooks500 Don't delete this.

[@vb2806]

That's the only thing I don't like. I hope after he wins he doesn't use his dad so much in his promo and becomes his own man

[@iPullout]

@@perciuswestbrooks500 you were saying?

[@EliasRoy]

@@perciuswestbrooks500 Say it LOUDER

[@bipolarminddroppings]

1:03:25 Cody casually making a Star Trek DS9 reference. I like him even more now.

[@HiCaballo]

Codi getting emotional about Brandi was touching. Really hope she gets to congratulate him in the ring Sunday.

[@Raininmoney-]

What's story behind her getting"wronged".

[@GoodGameCinema]

Luke Skywalker's Story was a trilogy. Cody losing again. Rock and Roman gonna have issues so we get Rock vs Roman at SS. Cody wins next year. which we may get Jade vs Bianca as well by then. Also a healthy Punk.

[@ilovecookiesmorthanyou]

He's always f'n crying, what a crybaby

[@gobblegobble7]

38:20 here’s the money shot (where he talks about the elephant in the room)

[@semyaza555]

Cody navigated that perfectly with the generic, politically neutral response. Bro should run for congress.

[@rachorachev8905]

Not all heroes have capes Thanks

[@ent2220]

He basically said nothing. What a tool. If I was the interviewer, the moment he started beating around the bush and saying how much he loves everybody and how great AEW is, I would've asked him straight up "then why did you leave", and he would either be forced to answer or walk away, because I won't let him beat around the bush. Unlike the person before stated - @semyaza555 - I don't think that being "neutral" is even remotely good thing, or the way politicians say nothing is a good thing either. Btw you will see why I put your version of "neutral" in quotes later in this comment, because what Cody did is not neutral. Either say you don't want to talk about it, or don't talk about it at all. IMO, nothing is worse than people who talk and say nothing. Cody wasn't neutral, he flat out refused to answer the question, but instead of saying "no comment", he spent a few minutes saying nothing. Being neutral on the other hand means to be able to objectively look at things without bias and state what seems like the most logical reason for cause and effect, without a care in the world for how bad it may be. Oh and thanks a lot of the timestamp OP!

[@linewalker]

Thanks!

[@Wearesobackbro]

@@ent2220He’s under NDA and already said that he left because of a personal issue

[@skimgettinkindamoney]

18:57 truly is , at least 50% of the card is FAN MADE. Watched LA get over, people wanted Drew heel, fans wanted the tag belts split, Bobby tried to turn heel and people weren't having that..too much respect for that man, women getting a real showing, almost got Punk. I probably even missed some but what a card 🔥

[@RadicalDonkey]

Cody is so awesome. He makes me simultaneously proud of being an AEW fan since the start, the way he defends it, still part of his legacy after all, and also more hyped for WrestleMania when I barely watch WWE. Great time to be a wrestling fan with WrestleMania and Dynasty coming up.

[@RAZmainianDareDevil]

Absolutely agree Donkey

[@fernandoarevalo7954]

Cody lowkey confirming brandy will be in the ring at the end of the match to celebrate with him. That would be a such a great and amazing moment for him and his family

[@ruggedpower]

Seriously love his lisp. Definitely Dusty’s boy. Finish the story. Rooting for you Cody!

[@DonaldWyman]

If you watch Cody's interview with Dale Jr, he talks about how his dads lisp was part of the character, whereas Cody was born with his. Which is probably why he tries really hard to hide it.

[@davexxx316]

Another home run. Great interview 👍🏼💯

[@mlbbglobal_troll23]

Cody is such a humble guy, great role model for kids

[@righteousrawb7225]

Its official, Cody is Naruto and CM Punk is Sasuke. I Love it.

[@italkshyt14]

Cody/Goku, CM Punk/Vegeta Cody/Captain America, CM Punk/Iron Man

[@yugei6554]

​@@italkshyt14seth is iron man

[@italkshyt14]

@@yugei6554 Yeah, you’re right. Seth Rollins is more so those characters then CM Punk is. Seth Rollins is Vegeta too.

[@AraksAG]

@@italkshyt14then I guess it’s Cody Goku Seth Vegeta CM Punk Gohan (Rage Boost or “tell me when I’m telling lies “ he’s face till you push him like Drew did) and Drew’s Cell

[@jimmyramos1989]

This comment thread makes me happy I’m a nerd. Thanks friends.

[@soumyasishbhattacharyya2805]

This guy right here, deserves to be the face of the WWE

[@Eutomify]

Such a kindhearted human being and a professional. Love the guy. Hope he finishes the story on Sunday. He's the only one that can.

[@93chino]

dude looks like a IRL Saints Row character 😭😭💀

[@megaton_a]

That was my EXACT thought the first time I saw him!

[@alanchamberlain9902]

Nerd

[@DoubleRDubGaming]

From which game?

[@PanagiotisAraujo11]

Here after Cody finally,finishing his story!So happy for him,he totally deserve this moment.

[@LordRockington83]

Great interview! I genuinely smiled when Cody won in darts.

[@jesse_sweed]

I love the Wrestling Hour segments. I think this actually put me over the edge to see Mania. I haven't see one in about 6 years, but I got to see this one.

[@Zero8880]

OMG, Cody mentioning "Julian Bashir" literally caught me off guard lol. Miles O'brien and Julian Bashir's dart games at Quark's bar, are stuff of legend.

[@thribs]

He’s known to be a Trek fan.

[@GRINGOf10]

Cody is such a class act. This guy needs to be the face of WWE for years to come.

[@TheDas9582]

Cody. The ultimate diplomat. I appreciate who he is, but it would be nice to see a little bit of Punk in him.

[@YeTism]

He just isn’t that guy. Punk is a generational talker and Cody is just default babyface #6713

[@kennytaco4474]

He used to have that with some of his first post wwe run and a bit in to AEW and he has clearly learned fast that burying ppl in the wrestling business always comes back to you

[@theboxingboy7422]

Punk is a very good conversationalist it's why fans gravitate towards him because he will speak his mind and he won't sugar coat things as much. Where as Cody is more diplomatic in his answers

[@breakdown461]

​​@@YeTismThat is why Punk has never been the top guy in any company for long. The anarchist gimmick doesn't always work. It can also make you look like a hypocrite. But all that is masked and can only be seen by people who can see through.

[@SigmaWolff]

​@@YeTismdefault Babyface? Lol we about to see Hulk Hogan Level of Baby Face with this Cody Rhodes WWE Run

[@adam-yk6yd]

The way he weaves in between shoot and kayfabe is masterful.

[@mewgiah8057]

I haven’t watched wrestling in over 15 years. However what HHH has been doing with the company got me back into it again after decades. Specifically it was Cody Rhodes and his story that got me hooked again. Wrestlemania 40 was so amazing I wanted to cry. So glad I got back into WWE since my childhood. This entire era is amazing so far .

[@ivanvesov]

Cody is a magical wordsmith the way he navigates pressing questions. I could only dream of possessing his vernacular and vocabulary

[@ilovecookiesmorthanyou]

He's lame

[@jimmyramos1989]

@@ilovecookiesmorthanyoutakes one to know one am I right?

[@tj-23]

@@ilovecookiesmorthanyouyou’re watching him tho

[@nathansmith9618]

Not into MMA but love this channel covers wrestling and boxing aswell. Fire interviews

[@ericchong185]

At first people wondering who is nick khan why was he chosen to be the president of wwe, but listening to the interview of both cm punk and cody rhodes he knows how to run the business and whats good for the wwe and the wwe fans

[@ralphso5567]

Heelwani got punk and then Cody. He's on a roll

[@adammaciejewski6919]

This was an incredible interview by both guys. Great job

[@eXHackeR]

Cody is a genuine dude. So happy for him…

[@21studios1]

Amazing how far Cody has come! He needs to finish the story!

[@alanchamberlain9902]

Doesn’t need to, even if he does what next? Fans will lose interest, he’s not exciting like a Rock, Austin, Hogan etc

[@temperedglass1130]

You have a crush on him.

[@Dukyie]

Better than roman showing up once every 3 months@@alanchamberlain9902

[@ryanredd4552]

⁠@@alanchamberlain9902I’ll tell you what would happen next if Cody wins: something. But if Roman wins, nothing will happen until Summerslam. The months that Roman takes off with the belt are agonizing but people forget that once he shows up because he is great when he’s around. But that’s not worth the months of not having a WWE champion on TV.

[@dylan_laz7230]

@@ryanredd4552womp womp roman is the draw

[@RoachTheBoyWonder]

Idc what anyone says, codys emption and crying a lot is one of the most endearing quality in a babyface of this era. Its good to see someone preaching good will and actually be genuine when saying it. I love Roman Reigns admittedly, but i cannot wait to see this man crowned and earn his stripes after years of divisiveness

[@vb2806]

No it isn't. Hopefully he stops being that and becomes a more accomplished kind of a character mentally. Cry at Mania and then be ready for war being your own man..

[@weathervane18]

cody with a deep space nine reference in 2024 what a world

[@teamreckdjipod]

This interviewer journalist is real good ! Great questions bro!!! You just got a new follower! LETS GO CODY RHODES . DRIVE THE STORY AT THE END OF THE ROAD! Finish the race!

[@1985reidy]

The best interviews are the ones where I am drawn in and get leave my seat. This was one of them.

[@MaynesWorld]

He said exactly what I said. This is "The Renaissance Era"

[@Emui_ai]

Cody answering the question about when did he found out he was losing at WM 39 kinda feels like if the fans really got crazy they might've potentially let him won the title at WM 39 but if they didn't get the pop they were looking for this was the backup plan. Build the feud, get him approved and tested by Brock Lesnar, have cody win the royal rumble again and basically just turn him into the ultimate baby face so that when this time comes they get that pop, the reaction they want from the fans with cody being the face of the company.

[@jamesharris3468]

I feel like him answering like that was to keep a sliver of kayfabe alive. It's the magic. Hearing Cody say he found out after the 3 count. Keeps that disbelief alive. And I'm thankful for that response. We as fans don't have to know all the behind the scenes.

[@Mohammed1401]

MMA is killing it with amazing interviews this week. keep up the great work man🥰

[@medenilla12]

Great great interview :)

[@AJWEXIST47]

Let’s goooo, listening to this off the hype of your Punk interview. If this one goes as good as that one did, you have a new consistent listener! Always appreciated your clips anyhow

[@SwolfieTv]

SOLID talk, Cody is the GUY.

[@tattastrophicwitch6337]

I really appreciate that. The interviewer is saying, If any of these questions make you feel uncomfortable, you don’t have to answer. I think more interviewer should do that.

[@BSingh-on4qr]

43:00 I’m not sure if it’s only in storyline, but what the rock said in one of his insta promos, was that he whispered to Cody about making the biggest main event ever

[@adammoniz1117]

Just when you thought u couldn’t like Cody anymore.. this interview comes. Ariel is on fire this week btw 👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@billyoung5826]

If Cody loses, we riot.

[@eddiew2325]

Riot squad?

[@skimgettinkindamoney]

We said this last year and no riot , chill 😂

[@Mizozable]

if Roman loses, we riot

[@ilyabadunou4935]

you will cry?

[@RAD1111able]

Just like last year?

[@kenshiman90]

cody said something really meaningful and insightful when he said "there are parts of it that are more real than you can ever imagine"

[@CrazedCreative]

This is a great interview!

[@upendravarma1993]

Cody is the uncrowned king and face of company without belt already hope he gets his belt to cement the same

[@ilovecookiesmorthanyou]

Hell no

[@Ayman11366]

36:23 - cm punk return 38:21 - About cm punk interview

[@PhillipP93]

I can appreciate that Cody is doing this interview somewhat in kayfabe because it's further promoting his matches at WrestleMania.

[@neverfeartruth6460]

What a great interview! MMA & WWE 💯

[@lodash5963]

His nickname should be Mr.Diplomat or Mr.Politician. Every answer is so diplomatic. CM Punk's interview was so raw and interesting.

[@dgjwngwergwr8782]

He essentially said nothing

[@mrshab]

Cody is the face of WWE. Cm punk isn't. So it's easy for him.

[@KaijuCouture]

Yet cody is infinitely more likeable. Being raw and real is fine and all, but when you use it to drive your "character", then it doesn't feel very real.

[@mohamadmahmoud6926]

@@KaijuCouturecry about it punk is great. I like Cody but he’s the John cena of wrestling right now.

[@melian9999]

Kayfabe, Cody lives the gimmick and protects the business

[@AtillatheFun]

45:34 We didnt need to know that bit of information!

[@brownetown33]

This was an amazing episode

[@timhackman9488]

Awesome.content Ariel. Thank you. Love the channel. Please keep dropping

[@xotgo]

Back to back former AEW stars on here all we need now is Jade, Lexus, Andrade, & Shawn on the show 😂

[@sy-ky_buddy4603]

Goes to show AEW does have the star power... some of the biggest pops in the company are from ex-AEW talent. Jade? Cody? Punk?

[@typo9434]

​@@sy-ky_buddy4603not really cody and punk were already stars before joining aew

[@hermonymusofsparta]

​@@sy-ky_buddy4603AEW has no stars. All their rea stars they've ever had were ex-WWE

[@petebagwell6666]

Yeah it doesnt count with punk and cody, they were wwe first, you could say the exact same thing for aew tho, their best guys used to work for wwe​@@sy-ky_buddy4603

[@DisastrousIntentionally]

@@sy-ky_buddy4603 The cope here is crazy.

[@perry3770]

I love how he handled that answer of knowing when he was losing when he got speared for the 1-2-3

[@profpius]

Does he know who will win in WrestleMania 40 before the match?

[@perry3770]

@@profpius of course he already knew, but he's not gonna outright say that, its pulling the curtain back too much.

[@toddio22]

Cody is always such an awesome interview. Great talker

[@ninjanunch2769]

Cody is every kid in the 90s that ever wanted to be a pro wrestler growing up but also the son of the Legend Dusty Rhodes. I love that DDP is like an uncle to Cody and there for him like that. *Edit HE DID IT!!! CODY WON THE BIG ONE!!!!

[@jerranspearman3369]

good interview

[@jakedodd1301]

Cody laying down the foundations for him and Gunther.

[@EmoEmu]

This CodyRhodesMMAHour was the best episode so far.

[@EmoEmu]

Helwani was an interesting pick for a guest though. I feel like we might have seen him here before.

[@lcruz0113]

Love Cody Rhodes! Interview was fun

[@yogeshchaturbedi5462]

He comes across more like a politician than an athlete. Meanwhile, his wife on X is bashing the rock unapologetically left right & center.

[@KaijuCouture]

Because that's his character, the consumate good guy, to an almost frustrating point, this can't be that hard to understand

[@user-vu9ef7es9x]

That's right he's another overrated mid carder like CM punk

[@morlun838]

It's the Obama/Keegan Michael Key anger translator gimmick in real life.

[@shazebahmed0704]

I’m not a cringy Cody Rhodes fan but I have to say he has always had the potential to be a world champion in the WWE I’m just glad there’s a possibility he might actually walk out of wrestlemania as the WWE undisputed champion I’ve been watching WWE since 2010 when I was 6 years old I’ve always liked Cody Rhodes so I’m happy that he’s finally being appreciated by the WWE universe and the WWE higher ups

[@tj-23]

I agree. Not a diehard Cody fan but following his story really got me backed into wrestling honestly which I think he’s done for a lot of fans

[@anasshahid224]

Incredible interview Ariel! Cody Rhodes is the man, so likable, well spoken, a perfect ambassador for WWE. So excited for WrestleMania 40😊

[@ruffin207]

I thought i would never say this in 2024, but Cody Rhodes would be an amazing heel!!!! But not anytime soon, though. Maybe after he loses the WWE championship at WM41. But he would a great heel.

[@AndreP1524]

Yup I keep telling people this Cody would be an amazing heel! I think Cena could’ve been one too, Stone Cold tried but the fans wouldn’t let him lol, But if they’re smart they wait until the fans organically force him to be a Heel, Once the fans turn on him (They Will) then embrace it and then heel, That’s how The Rock did it, Roman, Angle, Edge etc…

[@smac919]

I quit watching wrestling shortly after WCW got bought out. I returned with AEW when Sting came back and haven’t stopped since. Cody’s blood is WCW and he most definitely represents both WCW and AEW, and this Sunday, he’s getting that damn belt. The WCW kid and AEW fan in me will be overjoyed to see it, and will be insanely pissed if he loses.

[@terryalan4590]

Amen

[@jrod2510]

The only things WCW and AEW have in common were that they were both on Turner channels, involved a Rhodes, had Schiavone as an announcer and were extremely poorly run by management who had little to no clue who focused too much on what WWE was doing rather than just putting out their own good product. Everyone says having more places for the boys to work is a good thing yet you tribalistic marks cant be happy having more wrestling to watch. In 2024, ripping/hating on WWE is so passe.

[@morlun838]

​@@jrod2510And how many well managed wrestling feds you run Mr management expert?

[@christopherkeogh7614]

Cody is ready for this. Wasn’t last year but is now.

[@dcfc7156]

It’s almost like last year he knew he wasn’t going over but this year he is 👀👀

[@christopherwiessner555]

Cody will 100% be remembered as one of the best wrestlers at interviews. He’s so professional, he holds just enough information back to keep the magic alive, and I’m more excited after the interview for mania then I was before. In the shoot out that wrestling has become on the internet it’s so nice to see a nice wholesome babyface that’s just trying to entertain the butts he put in seats

[@WhoIsCalli]

Terrific interview

[@thegamerslayer21]

Cody’s vernacular works so well in long form discussions I don’t always love his promos but even if he’s working it’s so compelling and props to Ariel for rolling through the questions while he is working

[@campaignthomas9480]

I was a casual fan of Cody last year. This year I’m a super fan of Cody because he earned my respect as a fan! I’m rooting for ya Cody!