Cody Rhodes is back! ‘The American Nightmare’ stunned the WWE universe with an in-ring return to WWE on WrestleMania Saturday. Rhodes left WWE in 2016 and became a founding member of AEW. But now he has made it back to where it all started by defeating Seth Rollins as a mystery opponent, only to be revealed by Chairman Vince McMahon.

Moreover, many legends and superstars reacted to his return, and his legendary brother Dustin Rhodes expressed his support as well. Dustin Rhodes has made such a great legacy in WWE. Both the brothers have publicly expressed their appreciation for each other even after Cody Rhodes left the WWE due to disagreements.

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Cody Rhodes entered the WWE ring after almost six years, as ‘The American Nightmare’ as he was in AEW. The gimmick or appearance did not change as the persona fits him the best. The fans went wild when he entered the ramp with the recently changed theme music. Moreover, Seth Rollins and Rhodes started off at a slow pace with mild taunting and went on to fight where Cody Rhodes hit some of his trademark moves before securing the win.

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Soon after the match, WWE posted ‘Cody Cutter’ move by Cody Rhodes, as an appreciation of the returning superstar. Dustin Rhodes retweeted it, saying, “Get him brother. Love you” and it melted the fan’s hearts. Further, WWE tweeted a GIF from the match saying, “Welcome Home” to Cody Rhodes.

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Also, many fans expressed their surprise at Rhodes’ return, as they expected him to patch things up with AEW. Also, Cody Rhodes has had issues with his character’s transitions, as it did not go according to his wishes in WWE. However, now that he has signed back with his old organization, one might believe that things will go differently.

The Rhodes Legacy in WWE

The Rhodes family has had a unique legacy in WWE since the old era. Dustin and Cody Rhodes’ father Dusty Rhodes aka ‘The American Dream’ left a significant imprint as a performer, charisma, and popularity. He was representing every American in a specific era and proved his worth against top rivals such as Ric Flair.

Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust’s career spanned over the past 3 decades. Currently, he is signed to AEW. His successful career with and without the Goldust gimmick, with face painted, has inspired many superstars, including his younger brother Cody. There are very few wrestlers who could stay in the ring for such a long period of time.

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Further, Cody has accomplished so much, including six tag team championships beside several records. As of now, it seems like The American Nightmare will go on to entertain the WWE universe for many more years.