Cody Rhodes is one of the prominent wrestlers in the wrestling industry in recent years. He is a second generation wrestler with a monumental wrestling career. Cody Rhodes made his professional wrestling debut in 2006 at WWE’s developmental brand Ohio Valley Wrestling and called for the main roster debut the following year. Over the years, Cody Rhodes is known for various personas including Dashing Rhodes, Undashing Rhodes, Mustached Rhodes, Stardust and American Nightmare. However his American Nightmare remains epic and is widely famous. Ever wonder why Cody Rhodes is called The American Nightmare? Here is a detailed view on why he is called so.
Why is Cody Rhodes the American Nightmare?
After leaving WWE in 2016, Cody Rhodes adopted “The American Nightmare” moniker as a play on his father’s nickname “American Dream”. Being the son of “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, Cody Rhodes adopted the nickname “The American Dream”. At ‘Ask Me Anything’ of Bleacher Report, Cody opened up on why he claims himself as “The American Nightmare”. He reported that, when he was wrestling for the New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), Tiger Hattori and Gato proposed to him an idea to adopt “The American Nightmare” moniker as it will be easier for the fans to follow because it looks similar to his father’s. He then got the ownership for it, as it would be easy to take wherever he goes. He also added that being the younger kid of Rhodes has made the title a perfect fit for him.
FAQs
Q. How tall is Cody Rhodes?
A. Cody Rhodes stands at a height of 6 foot 2 inches tall, which is 188 centimeters in length.
A. Cody Rhodes stands at a height of 6 foot 2 inches tall, which is 188 centimeters in length.
Q. Where is Cody Rhodes from?
A. Cody Rhodes is currently from Atlanta, Georgia, United States, where he resides with his family.
A. Cody Rhodes is currently from Atlanta, Georgia, United States, where he resides with his family.
Q. How old is Cody Rhodes?
A. Cody Rhodes was born on June 30, 1985 and is currently 38 years old as of 2023.
A. Cody Rhodes was born on June 30, 1985 and is currently 38 years old as of 2023.
Q. Who is the best friend of Cody Rhodes?
A. Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder is the best friend of Cody Rhodes. They have known each other since their wrestling debut.
A. Matt Cardona, formerly known as Zack Ryder is the best friend of Cody Rhodes. They have known each other since their wrestling debut.
Q. Will Cody Rhodes be Stardust again?
A. Maybe, Cody Rhodes recalled his Stardust gimmick during an interview with Hot 97, where he said that he loved the gimmick but hated some. If the company wants it, he would do it.
A. Maybe, Cody Rhodes recalled his Stardust gimmick during an interview with Hot 97, where he said that he loved the gimmick but hated some. If the company wants it, he would do it.
