Cody Rhodes has become one of WWEs biggest babyfaces of all time, but that hasnt stopped fans from begging to see him embrace his darker side again. The American Nightmare addressed those calls head-on after fans dug up old clips of his heel run outside WWE.
It all started when a fan shared a throwback clip of Rhodes from his heel days in TNA, writing, Man that Cody Rhodes heel run in WWE is going to be one for the ages. Another fan chimed in saying they remembered that version of Cody and admitted theyd enjoy seeing it now: Remembered this @CodyRhodes he was a d** but if this happens now i probably be happy.*
Rhodes decided to respond, downplaying the nostalgia around those heel clips. He explained that people often overrate that part of his career because it didnt lead to the same success as his current babyface run.
Earlier this year, The Rock admitted that he pushed WWE to let Rhodes turn heel, but the company rejected the idea. Despite that, Codys response shows that he sees the value in sticking with what works. His character has evolved into one of WWEs most marketable stars, and going back to the past doesnt seem to be on his agenda.
Fans may still want to see Cody unleash a darker edge, but it looks like hes comfortable carrying the torch as WWEs top babyface for now.
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