The pinnacle of Cody Rhodes’ career occurred at WrestleMania 40 when he defeated Roman Reigns, ceasing Reigns’ 1,316-day tenure as World Champion, to capture his inaugural WWE Championship in a momentous victory.
Claiming victory at WrestleMania and becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion has thrusted Cody Rhodes into a position of heightened responsibility, affirming him as the primary representative of WWE.
Cody Rhodes maintains a prominent spot on WWE’s weekly television broadcasts and live events, often converses with the media, and strives to strengthen his rapport with the WWE fanbase, who have supported his journey to ‘Finish The Story.’
Speaking to WHAS11, Cody Rhodes discussed his longstanding aspiration to reach the top since his early days in WWE at age 20. Now that his moment has arrived, Rhodes embraces the weighty responsibility of being the company’s emblem, a role that symbolizes a shift in WWE’s direction and a series of transformations leading to considerable recent success.
“I came into WWE, I was 20 years old. When you’re 20, you think, ‘It’s definitely going to be me. I’m the face of this thing. This is mine.’ At 25, you think, ‘It’s definitely me. Definitely.’ As you get more experience and get more educated in sports entertainment, pro wrestling, when that moment came for me, because I had heard it several times, it’s such a good feeling but also the first thing is ‘Whew, okay, alright.’ I welcome the responsibility and have enjoyed this time because it’s a completely new face for WWE in terms of, not just me, but new management, new ownership, everything. Being part of that is really cool.”
Looking to the future as the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes is preparing for a monumental rematch against AJ Styles at WWE’s forthcoming PLE, WWE Clash at the Castle, where his championship will be on the line in an ‘I Quit match.’ The audience in Scotland is anticipated to witness an epic and intense confrontation between these two mighty competitors.
How do you view Cody Rhodes as the chromatic figurehead of WWE? Can he guide the company to new zeniths like his predecessors Roman Reigns, John Severn, and Stone Cold Steve Austin? Share your opinions in the comments!
FAQs About Cody Rhodes as WWE Champion
- What title did Cody Rhodes win at WrestleMania 40?
- Cody Rhodes won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 40, ending Roman Reigns’ 1,316-day reign.
- What responsibilities does Cody Rhodes have as the new WWE Champion?
- Cody Rhodes has the responsibility of being the face of WWE, which involves a significant presence on television, live events, media interaction, and fan engagement.
- What is significant about Cody’s career milestone?
- Winning the WWE Championship marks Cody’s high point in his wrestling career and symbolizes the ushering in of a new era in WWE management and ownership.
- Who will Cody Rhodes face in his championship rematch?
- Cody Rhodes is scheduled to face AJ Styles in an ‘I Quit’ match at the WWE Clash at the Castle PLE in Scotland.
- Does Cody Rhodes feel ready to be the face of WWE?
- Yes, in interviews Cody Rhodes has expressed that he welcomes the responsibility and has been preparing for this role since his early twenties.