WWE's Cody Rhodes On Wrestlemania, Relationship w/ His Dad, Sami Zayn, + Why The Neck Tattoo?!

Peter Rosenberg sits down with WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to speak about his legacy, his feud with the Bloodline, upcoming match at Wrestlemania, Sami Zayn, the trajectory of his career, turning into the American Nightmare character, returning to the WWE, the relationship with his father the late Dusty Rhodes, and why he decided to tattoo his logo on his neck.
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[@nouveill3445]

This man Cody is doing so much WWE promotion it's like he's already the World Champion 😭

[@DezTheStar2]

Ikr proud of him

[@juliofeliciano9717]

That’s the point!

[@JestivaOfficial]

WWE is allowing their talent to branch out a lot more now that Triple H is in charge of the main roster brands.

[@andremarc1275]

i agree

[@MofoWeedian]

He deserves all the spotlight he gets tbh

[@theuniverse7227]

Cody is like the Bruce Wayne of WWE. His father is a huge part of his story

[@effayeyeayzed]

Lol im gonna start using that too now, good eye

[@elijahhill6602]

More like Tony Stark, because Bruce is pretty introverted while Cody is very social.

[@viclor2876]

Facts

[@UFCWWE69]

Lol he’s more like Damian Wayne always showing off that Batman’s his dad.

[@ScoomEm]

Having another face in the company is a breath of fresh air.

[@heymikey6793]

The American Nightmare is my favorite version of Cody Rhodes and I may be one of his biggest critic's, but I def want to see Cody #FinishTheStory

[@Shin-Blade]

Cody Rhodes is such a professional outside the ring. Loved constantly running into him during his indie resurgence... 🙏🏾

[@BrooklynBaker03]

waiting for Cody to drop a freestyle 🔥

[@mwheeler22]

The American Nightmare is in the building!!! 💪🏼🙌🏼💯

[@Professional_Lube_Job]

Is that the bad guy from resident evil.

[@brockontop]

Cody is the man. If anyone is gonna take down my guy Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania it should be him.

[@GeronimoPlaz]

Uhhh Sami

[@TimothyMJones]

Oh Sami is main eventing Mania 40…. There is so much MORE stories to be told. I trust Triple H and the team. This is Attitude Era story telling in a PG world and we are all eating at the table.

[@frankE91210]

Dustin has always been a shining light in AEW he hasnt had a bad match

[@briandukes1619]

Dusty Rhodes made everyone feel like they could be a champion 🏆 🥇 my man and one of my fathers favorite r.i.p 🙏 pops and the son of a plumber Dusty Rhodes

[@mmmmbye3687]

Man Cody did such a good job weaving in and out of kayfabe on this. He is such an ace with media.

[@Stormy4Hunnid]

Cody is very articulate. Always enjoy his interviews. ◇ HARD TIMES BREED BETTER MEN ◇

[@moosaaijaz1615]

I can listen to this guy talk wrestling for hours and I still wouldn't get bored

[@mikewilliams115]

Finally they got someone in for black history month

[@IAmHeartbreak_]

Glad to see my guy Cody Rhodes in the building!

[@IndigoUchiha26]

The future WWE undisputed champion

[@yureion]

one of my favs, i know the whole "im doing it for my pops" angle seems hokey to some but as someone who lost theirs i love it and respect deeply his love and drive for not just his father but to honor the whole family.

[@taylorroberts4364]

👌Agree

[@keeshawnn6741]

Great interview, Rosenberg asked all the right questions fans were wondering.

[@uriellevelupriley684]

Cody you made your Dad so proud and beyond. The American nightmare will be the new Undisputed WWE champion and he deserves it. R.I.P Dusty Rhodes

[@djemraidola264]

Wardlow and Starks standing behind a heel Cody is money!

[@ronaldomontora2449]

YeeeeOoo !! Fam.. Give yourself a promotion!

[@tntcyrus5462]

Leaving AEW was the best decision Cody ever made👌🔥

[@GeronimoPlaz]

Aew is whack lol

[@THEREV468]

Whether you think that or not, what Cody created in aew is phenomenal, aew is going to keep growing and one day they may be on the same level as wwe, they have phenomenal story telling, great wrestling, and they don’t have a “pg” rating that holds them back. Aew for a company that’s only been around for 4 years is thriving,

[@Sos4real]

Nice interview, thanks for just allowing Cody to talk Rosenberg.

[@justinczech1489]

"That's what we are buying. it ain't broke" such a refreshing concept to hear from Vince and this year starts the real test of wrestlers who got over elsewhere and could find themselves recruited. Looking at Brian Cage and FTR specifically. FTR is the most intteresting because do they demand to keep FTR or go back to the Revival?

[@KrisBlaze]

Watched Cody Rhodes doing a moonsault off a steel cage at MSG 2013

[@LillPopp]

wow that was an amazing interview! I hope you get to interview him again after he wins the title in 8 days!

[@252LionTribe]

Let's hope he wins at WrestleMania and on Monday night raw brings out the winged eagle championship

[@chefsalgadobx]

Idk…. On the bump he made it seem like the company wouldn’t go for it bc they want that big ass WWE logo on the championship for marketing reasons But I guarantee you they’d make a killing off of the Eagle replicas if he was allowed to change one of the belts

[@staylifted2326]

Pretty sure Cody does own the original Winged Eagle. If not him, probably Conrad, but if Cody owns it I could see him bringing it out with the logo belts. (P.S. i think the logo belts are TERRIBLE and imo people would universally love the belts more if they werent just WWE billboards..)

[@afrowarrior102]

In the moment, I questioned why they brought him out at number 30. However he absolutely earned that W with that face off between him and Gunther. I'm looking forward to him becoming WWE champion and going on a crazy run.

[@garyhen2028]

Atta boy Cody! I'm a WWE loving paramedic and I've found myself at 38! Been loving WWE since 1988, I was 4! I don't need much else.

[@ILoveMusicLoud]

Cody has been one of my favorites since he was part of Legacy. Him and DiBiase Jr. With Randy Orton was such a good faction. And then he was dashing Cody Rhodes and brought the white intercontinental title belt back. And then seeing Cody as Stardust was cool at first but then became bad. And then when he left and joined Bullet Club he easily sprung to the top of my favorite wrestlers. Glad he’s back in WWE as THE top guy can’t wait for him to dethrone the greatest champion in this era with Roman Reigns. I really really hope since AJ is out that the OC come and help Cody just in case the Bloodline try to intervene

[@mjhassey4807]

Brk fax aj and the oc should help since their bullet club

[@thomashester2]

This is so cool I know how much Rosenberg loves wrestling

[@sliderx1897]

Brandi has said in multiple interviews that she hates the neck tat

[@3arthgodultra]

peter rosenberg can only interview wrestlers at this point.

[@TracksInTheLab]

Such a real person

[@orster2076]

legend in making

[@GarryG]

Cody is Livin his dad's dream🔥

[@genzphilosophy5706]

This story is very compelling

[@martinmiramontes1067]

Good stuff

[@garygohmusic]

Watching this interview, the perfect Wrestlemania booking would be for Zayn to get gang-ed up on in Elimination chamber and lose. Cody eventually beat Reigns on the first night of 'mania and Paul Heyman tries to run away with both titles but accidentally drop one in the confusion (which Cody claims). Day two, Roman comes out and declares himself still the champion of the company and nothing will change as long as his has a belt, cue Sami Zayn's music. He beats Roman against all odds and Cody comes out at the end for a staredown to start a new generation of Raw vs Smackdown supremacy.

[@Mark-kf8tw]

Cody: There is no war TK: We are at war

[@devontesanders2568]

Aew was best when Cody was there plain and simple 🖤

[@GeronimoPlaz]

Aew has so many washed out WWE guys. They're the new WCW. Hot at first, and then bogged down with old guys at the top.

[@devontesanders2568]

When Cody was there it was way different it was better

[@abhinav_dutta]

Never realized Cody vs Rock is the actual ultimate dream match😁😁

[@TylerMorganShow]

Good questions Pete

[@Sami1992WFan]

I agree 100% Cody made raw better. We did miss him and it feels bigger with him

[@thehitman6963]

I would love to see a triple threat main event Cody vs Roman vs Sami just like in WM 37. That will be the ultimate main event

[@andremarc1275]

it was my prediction ;)

[@GeronimoPlaz]

That would be the best main event of the century. Especially if Sami wins.

[@jacobzamora6843]

@@GeronimoPlaz nah Cody has to win dawg. sami is not the face of the WWE

[@gamingdoppelganger1414]

Rhodes vs Reigns at Wrestlemania. I think that's the best scenario because if Cody wins against Roman it elevates him up to a higher level. this is what you want and how it's supposed to go Sami dethroning Roman makes no sense. Cody is the next big thing

[@1KQ_]

In the long run Sami going over truly doesn't make much sense, Cody has a lot of options after mania but Sami? In Roman's spot? No.

[@GeronimoPlaz]

@@1KQ_ Sami winning at Elimination Chamber makes the most sense. Roman is basically guaranteed to lose it at wrestlemania. Give Sami his belt for 2 months. Give him his moment. Then Cody can win a 5 star match at Mania and have his run. Can you imagine Sami beating Roman in Montreal? People would lose their damn minds. An all time pop AND extended cheer.

[@JungJim]

I saw Cody beat Kurt Angle at NEW wrestling in Waterbury, CT right before Kurt got inducted into the WWE HOF. Cody did a shooting star press off the top of the cage for the win.

[@garyhen2028]

I was so behind dashing Cody Rhodes lol

[@jakejoseph216]

yalll forget dusty was a hooper! all those videos of him getting buckets lool

[@ILoveMusicLoud]

This guy doing more interviews than Reigns ever did. You can tell he’s ready to take over as the biggest baby face in the company

[@moehindi3724]

Never stop talking about Dusty. Love Cody.

[@andremarc1275]

WWE is testing how he talks in public and how he can represent the company in the medias... Triple H, Nick Khan or Bruce Prichard is watching everything i'm pretty sure.

[@JPDigital24]

🎯

[@NewNoise1]

I been a cody fan since he came in and I remember my mom bought me the cody figure at toys r us as soon as it came out

[@damithasap]

they could do the cody's WrestleMania promo just like the Ronda Rousey's promo they did for UFC 193

[@wtfKwaku]

The American Nightmare!!! We still the ones doe ☝🏾

[@patrickhouston9575]

Cody is my favorite I am happy he back

[@jaymiller25]

The American Nightmare... & The Next WWE Undisputed Univeral Champion, CODY RHODES!

[@magilla2282]

As a kid I liked the polka dots. It made him stick out. His song was awesome too.

[@brookswilliams5239]

🎶Son of a plumber mannn🎶🎶

[@HuongNguyen-mv9hr]

Cody always love to talk about anything in the wwe in every radio show and podcasts and the way that I still always love cody because he is still the best wwe superstar ever in the wwe history and I was haply that he win the royal rumble 2023 for this year so cody I love you and I'm not going forget about u !! ❤😘😍🙂

[@Miss_Understood00]

I like his original theme song when he had black hair 😭😭😭😭

[@ylgotbars4531]

Cody is the truth! His dad would be proud. He carries himself so well that he's not rattled about any room he steps into. Let's get that gold next nightmare!

[@csjbackups]

Ayyyye!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Cody F*ckin' Rhodes! 🇺🇲💪🏼🔥🤘🏼

[@itsmarceles]

thought this was a funk flex freestyle for a sec 😂 i was finna say

[@justinkent3906]

If the WWE doesn't use the "Dad's wrestled each other" angle to add to this build then I need to treat the writers like I treat my kids "put the damn devices down and actually listen and learn"

[@DjCp3o420]

You should interview Mjf

[@raymondsegura4987]

I like how Cody says at the Beginning"It's Not Like They Needed Help(WWE)But in reality They Did!!!😂

[@geekylove3603]

Rest in peace Dave

[@OnlyBuenoBars]

Yall actually had Cody come through.

[@djemraidola264]

Cody better take some time to make some babies for the next gen of the Rhodes legacy.

[@jasonjay1053]

He has a daughter . He’s the the type like ric flair who’s next generation would be a Female.

[@tyronetb3]

Legendary

[@Chris-mn6cf]

Best Hairline ever.

[@gimmeahellyeahH]

SD is the flagship show cause of Roman, let’s see if Cody can capture the flag back

[@hardcase2080]

whaaaaat AYO!!!! LETS GO!

[@The_Fuj]

#TeamSamiSayn Rosenberg is a Geek.

[@Jackholiday1025]

At WM Cody is going to dethrone reigns and a reunited Sami and Owens are going to finally win the tag titles together.

[@chefsalgadobx]

@@Jackholiday1025 🤔 the tag titles? That could be a possibility if Sami loses at Elimination Chamber…… but that’s a weak story ending for the best TV on TV for a whole year

[@alexmonro1711]

@@chefsalgadobx Roman isn't losing at Elimination Chamber. After the run he's had Mania is the only place he'll lose.

[@GeronimoPlaz]

@@alexmonro1711 Actually him losing at Elimination Chamber is the only thing that makes sense. Sami absolutely NEEDS to win the belt after all this, but Cody is the obvious long term champion. Give Sami his moment in Montreal, then Cody can take it off him at Wrestlemania in a classic match.

[@bencromwell707]

Salute To The Future WWE Universal Champion Cody💯👍

[@theuniverse7227]

Dude is doing hella promo. He will carry the company well

[@FlacoMatalo]

SOMETHING SOMETHING CODY RHODES

[@jamesfleming620]

NEXT..CHAMPION.

[@dje9071]

"Or Sami Zayn" - Way to put him over Codeman 😎

[@rayperez5006]

🎶 🗣️ ADRENALINE... in my soul 🤘🏽🔥 .. something something Cody Rhodes

[@CapitalP177]

On the Rhode to being a champ, you need to prove that you can strap those boots and walk that mile. Media runs look easy, when on Nightmare St.

[@cedricgant8535]

No offense to Ebro & Laura but y’all should let Pete interview all the wrestlers solo.

[@lalalalalatechno]

Cody, Cody, Cody!

[@kinghiggins5021]

The American nightmare Cody Rhodes big fan love from portmore 🇯🇲

[@d-repaslp.]

Cody's Mustache!!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❗

[@tanaka7341]

Why it took this long to show up on my feed

[@jaysco5257]

Cody ever the Consummate Professional. What was the finish? 🤣🤣🤣 THE ISLAND OF ONE VS THE ISLAND OF RELEVANCY

[@Juicepluggedin]

cody is the real life bryan fury from tekken

[@PAPITOFLOW6969]

the new face of wwe cody rhodes

[@djemraidola264]

Damn 4 million views in 10 min? Thats crazy!

[@Therealcowboy2017]

Hey Morgan how are you

[@Chuck-4300]

Yes Cody rhodes yes bras 👏 get it !!

[@K3NnY_PR]

21:36

[@chibethename]

WM 39 🔥

[@michaelg6686]

Cody is the next big thing. I describe him like the Rock. He has the peoples connection.

[@mercarelli7517]

I think what would be a pretty awesome idea wwe should do if he wins is on monday night raw to end the show would be hologram if his dad in the middle of the ring with him laying the belts in the middle of the ring then on smackdown hand him a new title BOOM!!! your welcome

[@fugetaboutit2050]

Cody is the smartest man in ProWrestling

[@tellthetroops]

w for cody

[@Trunks7500]

GO CODY !!!!!!

[@DjCp3o420]

Cool

[@ericroman2403]

Future World Intergalactic Universal Space Cadet Champion