25 Worst Wrestling Moments Of 2024
2. Cody Rhodes Invites Bruce Prichard To The Party
The thing about Cody Rhodes finally finishing his story at WrestleMania 40 was that it couldn't have happened in the manner it did without the 'American Nightmare' having an army of wrestlers and fans all behind him getting it done. It was the emotional thrust of the tale and was even rationalised in kayfabe following his loss to Roman Reigns the year prior when he tried and failed to do it mostly on his own.
To this end, it was understandable that he'd want everybody from colleagues to family to other loved ones in the ring with him as he was anointed as the company's top star on a night Triple H tried specifically to market as the start of a new Vince McMahon-less era of the organisation.
Bruce Prichard is one of many people still with the company that will forever reflect that era and man more than any modern period, but because he had a major hand in Rhodes' 2022, he was there mid-ring by the new Champion's special request. It was his night to celebrate, but Prichard's presence was a timely reminder amidst the magic that turning the corner wasn't ever going to be as simple as just saying the job was done.