10 Things We Learned From American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
WWE's new documentary on Cody Rhodes is must-see television. Here's why!
Anybody who has studied Cody Rhodes' career since 2016 could tell you he's a passionate soul who's driven by family and a burning need to improve oneself. Go further back and the same still applies - Cody's first forays onto WWE TV in 2007 showcased a raw rookie who only wanted to make his famous father proud.
That pride shines on like a beacon of hope throughout this new doc's runtime.
Two things will grab headlines immediately. Firstly, the fact that AEW is featured in a WWE documentary will tickle some. Second, Triple H's knowing comments about Tony Khan's promotion will stir up some chatter on social media, but that's to be expected. It's important to say that this deep dive on Cody's life and career has more to offer than cheap 'us vs. them' anyway.
There's a lot to glean from Rhodes' observations about everything from NXT, Stardust, leaving WWE, rejoining the company, WrestleMania and more. Other talking heads, like Hunter, Xavier Woods, The Undertaker and Brandi also keep the stories coming, and ensure the show never ambles along without some tasty info to feast on.
Here's everything learned from Cody's retrospective.
10. His First Memory Ever Is WrestleMania VI
Imagine your first childhood memory ever being WrestleMania. In fact, scratch that; imagine your first childhood memory ever being inside the ring at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes can say that, because his earliest recollections include standing in-ring before 'Mania VI back in 1990.
Cody would've been just shy of five years old at the time, but he told WWE's interviewers that he doesn't remember much before Dusty placed him on the mat in Toronto on 1 April '90. Now, the man has hazy images of that gold WWF logo on blue turnbuckle pads burned into his brain, and he recalls thinking the top rope looked really high.
That's cool as f*ck.
Dusty teamed with Sapphire to take on Randy Savage and Queen Sherri at that pay-per-view. It wasn't the most high-profile bout of his iconic career, but the day would live with his son forever. Not many kids can say their first memories of dad include 'Mania.