Ranking What Was Really The Best Wrestling Entrance Every Year 1990-2021

4. 2018 - Cody, ALL IN

Austin Omega
ROH

Cody Rhodes gets sh*t in some circles for layering his character.

He is staunchly against the antiquated face versus heel dynamic. He can play both, strictly and tremendously, but at his best, he truly is capable of presenting himself as a real, even flawed, human being. This was illustrated at All In to astonishing effect.

He made his entrance flanked by an entourage to create a sporting atmosphere around his challenge for the World('s) Heavyweight Title. But as was his etched on his face - soaking in, with apprehension, the gravity of the moment - he relied on a support network to realise his ambition.

At once timeless and progressive, it was also drenched in the big fight feel that elevated the idea of independent wrestling into a rights fee-generating concern.

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Michael Sidgwick is an editor, writer and podcaster for WhatCulture Wrestling. With over seven years of experience in wrestling analysis, Michael was published in the influential institution that was Power Slam magazine, and specialises in providing insights into All Elite Wrestling - so much so that he wrote a book about the subject. You can order Becoming All Elite: The Rise Of AEW on Amazon. Possessing a deep knowledge also of WWE, WCW, ECW and New Japan Pro Wrestling, Michael’s work has been publicly praised by former AEW World Champions Kenny Omega and MJF, and current Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. When he isn’t putting your finger on why things are the way they are in the endlessly fascinating world of professional wrestling, Michael wraps his own around a hand grinder to explore the world of specialty coffee. Follow Michael on X (formerly known as Twitter) @MSidgwick for more!