Cody Rhodes opened up about one of the most important things he ever learned in his career, and it didnt come from a backstage meeting or a championship match. It came from watching John Cena quietly study the crowd long before the show even started.
During his appearance on Bertcast, Cody explained that Cena had a way of reading the room that went far beyond shirt counts or ticket sales. It was about finding the people who needed something from the show that night.
Before telling the story, Cody laid out the moment he realized what Cena was doing behind the curtain, and why it stuck with him for good.
Cody admitted he now does the same thingbut in his own way. Before the bell rings, he climbs the turnbuckles and scans the arena, not for cheers, but for people who came specifically to see him. He explained that those small moments of recognition keep him grounded and keep the connection real.
For Cody, this isnt some performance ritualits a reminder of why the job matters. Fans arent just buying tickets; theyre investing in him, in the story, and in the escape the show gives them. And Cody wants them to feel seen the same way Cena made people feel seen for years.
Codys reflections show how much the emotional side of wrestling impacts the way the top stars carry themselves today. And whether fans realize it or not, those silent interactions before the bell rings may be the most meaningful part of the night.
Do you think more WWE stars should take Codys approach and focus on individually connecting with fans in the crowd? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you feel about this side of the business.
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