“Dad Was Never Home” – Cody Rhodes Reveals the Eerie Similarities Between Dusty Rhodes and Dale Earnhardt

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In pro sports, iconic legacies like Dusty Rhodes and Dale Earnhardt still influence their successors. WWE's Cody Rhodes shared striking parallels between his wrestling upbringing and NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s experiences. [{ "selector": ".qpdat-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 318px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Cody Rhodes reveals the Uncanny resemblance.

Cody Rhodes, a WWE and wrestling star, had a revealing chat on The Dale Jr. Download podcast with Dale Earnhardt Jr., highlighting their shared experiences of dealing with legendary fathers in their careers.

Shared Experience of Absent Fathers

Cody Rhodes discussed his challenging upbringing in the wrestling world with his father, Dusty Rhodes, who is often absent due to wrestling commitments. This emotional detachment had a significant impact on Cody and his brother, Dustin, similar to Dale Jr.'s experience.

Generational Gap and Pressure to Succeed

In the podcast, Cody shared a surprising revelation about the substantial 16-year age difference between him and his brother, Dustin. This age gap resulted in very distinct upbringings for the two siblings, further complicating their relationships with their fathers.

The Drive to Make Fathers Proud

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Cody Rhodes shared his heartfelt journey to earn his late father Dusty Rhodes' wrestling approval, a desire he realized later in Dusty's life. Dusty's passing in 2015 deeply affected Cody, who longed to hear his father say "good job." This emotional struggle mirrors Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s poignant discussion, highlighting the universal theme of seeking a father's pride in the world of sports.

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“Dad Was Never Home” – Cody Rhodes Reveals the Eerie Similarities Between Dusty Rhodes and Dale Earnhardt

Cody Rhodes reveals the Uncanny resemblance.

Cody Rhodes, a WWE and wrestling star, had a revealing chat on The Dale Jr. Download podcast with Dale Earnhardt Jr., highlighting their shared experiences of dealing with legendary fathers in their careers.

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Cody Rhodes discussed his challenging upbringing in the wrestling world with his father, Dusty Rhodes, who is often absent due to wrestling commitments. This emotional detachment had a significant impact on Cody and his brother, Dustin, similar to Dale Jr.'s experience.

The Drive to Make Fathers Proud

“I Love to Tell Stories” – John Cena Explains How Much Hold He Has on WWE’s Creative and Choosing His Opponents

Cody Rhodes Recalls Behaving Arrogantly With a WWE Legend Prior to the ‘Worst’ Fight of His Career: “I Don’t Know What I Was Thinking”

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