Cody Rhodes Reflects on WWE-ESPN Deal

Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have formed a shaky alliance, with Reigns teaching Rhodes about realizing their fathers' dreams in pro wrestling.

Roman Reigns told Cody Rhodes that the WWE-ESPN deal is 'everything our dads ever worked for'.

Cody Rhodes commented on the huge opportunity it is for WWE to have its partnership with ESPN.

The partnership will allow them to bring their characters to the forefront on a grand stage like ESPN.

Cody Rhodes joked about overtaking his father's legacy, saying 'Haha! Got him!'.

He explained that he likes to get the crowds as loud as possible, hoping his father can hear it.

Cody Rhodes has seen many second and third-generation wrestlers buckle under the pressure of their parents' legacies.

He looked at it differently, wanting to be better than his father, Dusty Rhodes, a Mount Rushmore guy.

Cody Rhodes found that the only way to live up to his father's legacy was to do things Dusty never did.

He noted that it's tough to live up to a parent's legacy in pro wrestling, with expectations placed on second or third-generation wrestlers.

Cody Rhodes feels like he's worked his way through the challenges of living up to his father's legacy.

He's focused on bringing success to WWE, with the partnership with ESPN being a significant step.

Cody Rhodes is determined to make the most of this opportunity, with Roman Reigns' words in mind.

The WWE-ESPN deal is a major milestone, with Cody Rhodes at the forefront, as reported on January 1, 2024, by ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, with a h/t to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.