Cody Rhodes: 10 Legacy Moments In AEW
1. Brother Vs Brother
Despite the throne-breaker moment being the one that trended on social media, the match that followed between the Rhodes brothers still stands up as one of AEW’s - and both wrestlers' - finest to date.
With the match having eluded the pair in WWE, fans were eager to see the two brothers mix it up in AEW after Dustin signed on with the company. Proving that he hadn’t missed a step and could still hang with the young guns, Dustin impressed may on his AEW debut.
The man who has wrestled in each of the past five decades finally got the chance to face Cody at Double Or Nothing in 2019. The Natural taking on The Nightmare, a true family feud that was set as the new school vs the old school. This was Cody’s way of eliminating the Attitude Era and sending AEW on a new path forging a new era. What followed was a near-perfect match filled with drama, emotion and blood. The two hit each other with everything and the finish with one final Cross Rhodes was a wonderful crescendo to this violent orchestra. An essential AEW historic match to watch, with both talents gaining from it.