Cody Rhodes decided to get a neck tattoo as part of his effort to build his own brand and move away from wearing other people's logos. He initially considered placing it on his chest but changed his mind after seeing Conor McGregor's lion tattoo. He also ruled out the arm due to tattoos like The Rock's Brahma Bull and Goldberg's barbed wire. Ultimately, he chose the neck, thinking it would peek over his collar since he often wears suits.
Cody Rhodes described his three matches with Brock Lesnar as the most competitive and real experiences he's had in wrestling. Lesnar made him 'earn it,' meaning Rhodes had to genuinely fight for every move, making it feel as close to a real fight as possible. Rhodes recalled being scared but also proud of the body of work they produced together.
WWE Raw moving to Netflix represents a significant expansion of live sports on the platform. Cody Rhodes highlighted the global potential of this move, noting that Netflix's massive subscriber base could introduce wrestling to a much larger audience. He also mentioned that Raw on Netflix will look different from its current format while retaining some similarities.
Cody Rhodes described the Paul vs. Tyson fight as 'dog shit,' calling it one of the worst things he's ever seen. He noted that neither fighter pressed the action, and it resembled a light sparring match rather than a competitive bout. Despite the undercard fight between Serrano and Taylor being phenomenal, the main event was a letdown.
Cody Rhodes' father, Dusty Rhodes, took him to a wrestling show when he was young, which left a lasting impression. After seeing the crowd's reaction and the excitement of the match, Cody knew he wanted to be a wrestler. He earned his father's trust by excelling in folk style and Greco-Roman wrestling, eventually winning a state championship, which solidified his father's support for his career.
Cody Rhodes shared a humorous backstage moment with Mike Tyson, where Tyson asked if he needed to oil up before a match. Rhodes, unsure of Tyson's intentions, agreed and ended up applying oil to Tyson's chest. Tyson then put his shirt back on without explanation, leaving Rhodes amused and slightly confused by the interaction.
The 'American Nightmare' logo tattoo symbolizes Cody Rhodes' commitment to building his own brand and identity in wrestling. He wanted to move away from wearing other people's logos and create something uniquely his own. The tattoo, placed on his neck, represents his bold decision to go all-in on his personal brand.
Cody Rhodes recalled a tag match where Mark Henry fell asleep on the apron during the match. Despite the unusual situation, Henry would occasionally 'come back to life' and perform when tagged in. Rhodes found the experience amusing and later joked about it with his colleagues, adding 'take a nap' to a song about Henry.
Cody Rhodes explained that wrestling used to be divided into territories, with each region controlled by a different promoter. Wrestlers didn't cross territories, and doing so could lead to conflicts. Vince McMahon Jr. was the first to break this mold, expanding WWE nationally and eventually globally, which changed the wrestling industry forever.
Cody Rhodes shared a moment where he accidentally pissed off Big Show during a match. Big Show responded with a powerful kick-out that sent Rhodes flying across the ring. Later, during a sequence of chops, Big Show accidentally knocked Rhodes out, leaving him drooling and momentarily unconscious. Rhodes viewed it as a bizarre but valuable lesson.
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We're back with another episode of 2 Bears, 1 Cave! This week Tom and Bert are joined by WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes! Cody is currently the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion and as WWE moves to Netflix, he's got time to hangout with the Bears. Cody and Bert are already familiar with each other having worked together on the reality competition series "Go-Big Show" and they reminisce a bit about that experience. Tom also finds a kinship with Cody himself as they both suffered horrific injuries while performing, two moments that were also captured for all to see. The three of them also talked about the art of self-promotion, the old mob mentality of wrestling territories, Mike Tyson, political ambitions, Cody paving the way for people with neck tattoos, legacies, and so much more!
2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 269
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