“Move the goalpost further back,” Cody Rhodes reacts to winning three major awards following successful 2024
Cody Rhodes breaks silence after winning the same prestigious award won by his father, Dusty Rhodes, in 1977 and 1978.
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Cody Rhodes breaks silence after winning 3 PWI awards (via WWE and @codyrhodes/X)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated, one of the most famous and reputed wrestling magazines, recently held its annual awards for the year 2024. Fans got to see many deserving, and sometimes even surprising, awards being handed out to wrestlers from various promotions. Of course, it is not surprising that Cody Rhodes was seen all over this list.
Cody Rhodes won the PWI Award for the 2024 Wrestler of the Year. Alongside this feat, he also secured the titles of ‘Inspirational Wrestler of the Year’ and ‘Most Popular Wrestler of the Year.’ After winning this trifecta, he penned down his thoughts on X. He thanked his fans for their support and said that he felt blessed. Furthermore, he aimed to set the standard even higher for himself heading into 2025.
There is no doubt that the WWE Undisputed Champion had an incredible 2024. He began his year by being involved in one of the most compelling storylines leading up to WrestleMania XL. The 39-year-old main-evented both nights of the show and finally finished his story by ending Roman Reigns‘ streak. He was also crowned the inaugural Crown Jewel Champion after beating Gunther.
Now do me a favor…move the goalpost further back
Cody Rhodes on X
Let’s go
Blessed man
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) January 16, 2025
Thank you readers
Now do me a favor…move the goalpost further back
Let’s go https://t.co/zgIYiX0ytR
PWI also called 2024 the year of the blondes. Toni Storm was awarded Woman’s Wrestler of the Year for her incredible character work in AEW. Liv Morgan solidified herself as a main eventer and won Comeback of the Year for her efforts. Lastly, Mariah May took home Most Improved of the Year following her AEW Women’s Championship victory at All In.
Paul Heyman details Cody Rhodes’ commitment to WWE
Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman have had several on-screen interactions over the past few years, especially during his feud against Roman Reigns. There is no doubt that these two share a lot of respect for each other and even had a friendly interaction after the latest episode of SmackDown went off the air.
During a recent appearance on Impaulsive, Paul Heyman talked about The American Nightmare’s level of commitment to the WWE. The Hall of Famer said that alongside being the champion, Rhodes was a “commerce facilitator.” He sold tickets and merchandise like nobody, and putting him on advertising and promotional material always sold out arenas.
My God man, and he does it on his days off too. The commitment that he has to promote the product, that goes along with it too.
Paul Heyman on Impaulsive
Heyman gave a hypothetical example where the promotion would want to put Rhodes on a few radio shows to help them sell out more tickets. Not only would he be willing to appear on 6 am shows per the company’s demand, but he would himself volunteer to appear on overnight shows, afternoon shows and then even make it to the arena in time for the show.
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