“I’ll do the overnight radios,” 59-year-old legend heaps praise on Cody Rhodes’ commitment to being the quarterback of WWE

WWE Hall of Famer spoke highly of Cody Rhodes for his incredible dedication to the professional wrestling business.


“I’ll do the overnight radios,” 59-year-old legend heaps praise on Cody Rhodes’ commitment to being the quarterback of WWE

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Cody Rhodes has been the cornerstone of WWE for over a year, consistently defending his Undisputed WWE Championship week after week while serving as the company’s flag bearer. Recently, WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman praised The American Nightmare for his unwavering commitment to the professional wrestling industry.

Speaking on Impaulsive, Heyman commended Rhodes for his exceptional dedication to the wrestling business. He highlighted that the 39-year-old remains committed to his work even on his days off. Heyman further noted that WWE places immense trust in the former AEW star. He recognized Rhodes as the company’s top merchandise seller and a major fan attraction.

‘Great, I’ll be there, if there’s any others overnight, I’ll do the overnight radios too. I’ll do the afternoon drive time radios and then I’ll get to the arena in time for the show.’

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The Wiseman went on to describe Cody Rhodes as the true quarterback of WWE, acknowledging him as the driving force behind the promotion’s commerce. He further praised The American Nightmare for carving out a unique image in the company since his return in 2022, particularly backstage. This, he suggested, hints at an even brighter future for Rhodes in sports entertainment.

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Moreover, Rhodes has held the Undisputed WWE Championship for nearly 300 days, solidifying his dominance in the company. Reports suggest that WWE is positioning him to enter WrestleMania 41 as the reigning champion. Speculation also points to the 39-year-old headlining his third consecutive WrestleMania, further emphasizing the high regard WWE has for him in their programming.

WWE Hall of Famer JBL picks Cody Rhodes as his top choice to wrestle in today’s generation

WWE Hall of Famer JBL is set to return on this week’s Monday Night Raw. Ahead of his appearance, the legend was asked which current superstar he would most like to face. Without hesitation, Layfield named Cody Rhodes as his top pick to wrestle in today’s generation.

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Speaking on Something to Wrestle, JBL praised the Undisputed WWE Champion as the face of the current generation. He commended The American Nightmare’s wrestling style, describing it as highly competitive inside the ring. Layfield noted that Rhodes’ size makes him an ideal opponent, as the veteran believes he has an advantage over shorter opponents.

Cody Rhodes, no doubt about it. He’s the guy, he’s the face of the company. But also the size difference, I worked really well with guys that I had a size advantage to.

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For Rhodes, receiving compliments from legends has become a regular occurrence. Nonetheless, he is primed to face Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble, and it will be intriguing to see how his story unfolds in the coming weeks as the road to WrestleMania intensifies.

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