Cody Rhodes has become one of the most popular babyfaces in the history of professional wrestling, a role WWE had desperately sought for a long time. He filled the void left by John Cena and became the go-to person for WWE in terms of the company’s standing and reputation among fans.
This is a testament to Cody’s character both on and off the ring, as he has managed to form a genuine connection with the fans, which has been rewarding for both Cody and the company. He recently once again proved that he’s a class act on the latest edition of SmackDown.
Cody Rhodes gives his belt to fan at ringside
Cody Rhodes has been getting the loudest pops and cheers as a pure babyface which has been a tough feat in the WWE. He has been built up as the promised one and rightfully so as he has proved it time and time again with back-to-back wrestling clinics, including main eventing WrestleMania 39.
He is also a very nice guy outside the ring with various donations to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and gestures like giving away his belt at ringside during his entrance. Wrestling fans saw an example of this instance on the latest edition of SmackDown where he made a kid’s day after giving him his belt. This is why the reactions American Nightmare gets from the crowd are genuine, along with the connection. He is a superhero to many children around the globe and is the perfect role model to look after.
This also happened when he made his way to the ring at WrestleMania 39 where he gave his belt to the son of the late Luke Harper (AKA Brodie Lee) in a very emotional moment that had the WWE Universe convinced that he was winning the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship.
Rhodes obliges young fan by following on TikTok
Another example of his class character was when he met a young WWE fan backstage at NXT. The kid held a sign that said if Cody follows him on TikTok, his dad will take him to watch WrestleMania 40. Cody obliged and followed the young fan’s account on TikTok, making it official that the kid might get to watch his favorite wrestlers live.
The American Nightmare’s rapid rise in WWE has been a joy to witness. He’s destined to become a World Champion one day and complete the story. It’s only a matter of when. The WWE Universe is fully behind the American Nightmare’s quest to achieve something that his father never could.
Will Cody Rhodes finally be able to complete the story at WrestleMania 40? Feel free to discuss in the comments.
