Cody Rhodes Gets Emotional Talking About this WWE Legend Who He Hails as His Favorite Wrestler

Published 04/04/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

The legends of the pro-wrestling industry have become idols for the upcoming stars in the business. For example, Triple H is the former AEW pro-wrestler, Cody Rhodes’ favorite man in the ring.

However, when Cody Rhodes’ first WWE run ended, it was ugly. He left, went to AEW, and often took shots at Triple H, and his WWE former company. Since then, he’s come back to WWE.

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Notably, the conversations he had prior to his WrestleMania 38 return were extremely emotional. During his WrestleMania 38 Media Scrum, he revealed that when he saw Hunter, he became extremely sentimental.

“Hunter is my favorite wrestler. That was a really, jeez, this has been a wild tear-filled weekend, but it was just a good moment. Also, to see him healthy and I know, you know, the retirement came as it did, but to do some justice to not only see my favorite wrestler and somebody that gosh I wanted to model so many things after and such.”

He revealed that he started getting angry, which is why he spoke smack about HHH’s throne. But, over time, he calmed down, created a beautiful chapter in AEW, and now, he’s back at WWE to finish what he started.

Cody Rhodes had a special reason to take on Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 38

Vince McMahon revealed that he would hand-pick Seth Rollins’ opponent. When the time came, it was revealed that Rollins would go up against The American Nightmare.

Now, Rhodes revealed that taking on Seth Rollins was important for him because of Triple H.

“Seth being his protégée and to be able to give some of those fan service, perhaps moments, for the fans and also for Triple H.”

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Additionally, Rhodes had another reason why he wanted to face Seth Rollins, and this time it was late Dusty Rhodes.

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Dusty Rhodes treated Seth Rollins like his kid and was a fan of Rollins’ work in NXT. He would teach him and bond with him like his own son, and this made Cody Rhodes jealous.

Cody Rhodes says of facing Seth Rollins: “I hated ‘Dusty’s kids.’ It was pure jealousy, it was unfair, but I did.
“I feel like it couldn’t have been anyone but Seth and I don’t think it’ll be the last one.”
— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) April 3, 2022

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At WrestleMania 38, Rhodes defeated Seth Rollins, and it’s yet to be known how the storyline will move forward between The Drip God and The American Nightmare!

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Shuvangi is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports. She has over 2000 published WWE articles and also has experience in content operations with Forbes. Having completed her undergraduation from Royal Holloway, University of London, Shuvangi is closely aligned to the fitness industry, having amateur skills levels in tennis and basketball while rowing at a regatta level.

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