Cody Rhodes isnt buying the idea that wrestlers should just ignore criticism online and hes calling out fellow performers who claim they dont pay attention to it. While speaking on The Brandon Davis Show, Rhodes went deep into how he views feedback from fans and critics. The American Nightmare explained that wrestling audiences arent all the same, and the way different fans react to performances can vary wildly. He pointed out that hardcore fans tend to break down every detail of a match or segment, while casual viewers are just watching the show week to week without dissecting it online. Rhodes said the key for wrestlers is learning how to process that criticism through the lens of their character and storytelling rather than taking everything personally. He explained that wrestlers should constantly evaluate whether their character work actually matches the motivations of the story theyre trying to tell. Then Rhodes took a direct shot at wrestlers who go on podcasts and claim they dont care about social media. According to him, pretending those voices dont exist is simply unrealistic. Rhodes made it clear that criticism doesnt mean performers should constantly change direction based on what people say online. Instead, he believes wrestlers have to stay committed to the story theyre telling. He also compared wrestling storytelling to writing a novel something that cant change every week based on reactions. Rhodes wrapped up by explaining what he believes is the biggest trick in wrestling storytelling and said ignoring criticism completely is the worst move a wrestler can make. Rhodes has long been one of the more outspoken voices when it comes to wrestling psychology and storytelling and his latest comments make it clear he thinks performers should listen to criticism, even if they dont always agree with it. Do you agree with Cody Rhodes that wrestlers shouldnt ignore criticism online? Or do you think performers should stay off social media completely? Let us know what you think in the comments. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
