10 Things We Learned From American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes
8. His Story About Dusty Melted Brandi’s Heart
Millions of fans worldwide melted when an impassioned Cody showed off a picture of Dusty holding the old WWF Title on the tron shortly after returning last year. His explanation, one laced with slight embarrassment from Dusty upon revealing to his kid he'd never officially won the thing, fanned the flames of support.
Brandi found the whole thing charming too.
Cody showed her that same photograph when they first started dating, and said he wanted to win the WWE Title someday so his father would be proud. Brandi thought that was a gorgeous story, and it brought the young couple closer together. It also showed off the good heart Cody had.
People knew this anyway, but Brandi's words here reassert there was nothing disingenuous about Cody's Raw promo in April 2022. It was honest, heartfelt, and something he's carried with him throughout his entire wrestling career. Yes, including his AEW days and matches elsewhere.