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Cody Rhodes Credits Mom for His Drive
22 Oct
Summary
- Cody Rhodes clarified his work ethic doesn't stem from his father.
- He attributes his drive to his mother, not his father's legacy.
- Rhodes' recent match on RAW ended in disqualification.
WWE star Cody Rhodes has clarified the origins of his renowned work ethic, stating it does not stem from his father, wrestling icon Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes explained that external expectations, not his father's influence, created the narrative of him needing to fill his father's shoes. He attributed his personal drive to his mother, emphasizing that Dusty Rhodes never pressured him to exceed his own accomplishments. This discussion occurred during Rhodes' journey to "finish the story" by winning the championship his father never held, a goal he achieved at WrestleMania XL.
In a recent event on RAW, Cody Rhodes was involved in a match against Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Although Rhodes appeared to be on the verge of victory after executing his signature move, the referee was incapacitated. The match concluded controversially when Zayn used the championship belt illegally, leading to a disqualification and Rhodes winning the bout without securing the title.
