Cody Rhodes is already thinking about how his current championship run could define the next chapter of his career and it may involve embracing a nickname that wasnt originally meant as praise. While speaking on Complexs Graps the Podcast on March 11, 2026, the Undisputed WWE Champion opened up about how he views his latest title reign and the identity he hopes to build during it. Rhodes admitted that even with years of experience in professional wrestling, he still feels like hes searching for the version of himself that fully defines who he is as a champion. During the conversation, Rhodes explained that he recently heard someone refer to him as a golden boy, apparently as a criticism. Instead of taking it negatively, he revealed that he actually liked the label. Rhodes said the comment immediately made him think about leaning into that identity as part of his current title run. The champion also spoke about the level of work hes putting in right now and suggested he feels like hes outpacing much of the competition. Because of that confidence, Rhodes said hes open to embracing the golden boy moniker and seeing how it shapes his presentation moving forward. He even hinted that the concept could influence how he presents himself on WWEs biggest stage. Rhodes wrapped up by explaining that every championship run brings a different version of a performer, and he hopes this one finally gives him the defining identity hes been searching for. Rhodes recently defeated Drew McIntyre on SmackDown to regain the Undisputed WWE Championship and is now scheduled to defend the title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. If Rhodes really does lean into the golden boy identity, it could show a subtle shift in how he presents himself heading into one of the biggest matches of his career. With WrestleMania around the corner and the limelight on him, the next chapter of his title reign could end up defining the legacy hes been chasing since returning to WWE. Do you think Cody Rhodes embracing a golden boy identity would work for his current title run, or should he stick with his current character? Share your thoughts and leave your feedback below. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
