Eric Bischoff may be consistently impressed by Cody Rhodes but believes the American Nightmare’s involvement with this week’s NXT was somewhat underwhelming.
On this week’s stacked NXT, Rhodes announced the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic & Men’s Breakout Tournament and served as the guest GM for the night.
During his “Strictly Business” podcast, Bischoff discussed Rhodes’ work on the show. He said,
“I was a little disappointed in the Cody Rhodes segment. Cody does an amazing job, Cody Rhodes is in a class all of his own. Totally, getting better by the minute, but it wasn’t enough to really make me want to stick around for the main event. I mean, obviously, I did for other reasons, but it was a seven on what could have been a ten. In terms of what that segment should have and would have been designed to do. Abouslely, nothing wrong with it, but it — they left a lot on the table.”
Bischoff’s co-host added that Rhodes’ role on NXT was a cameo for the sake of a cameo, which Bischoff agreed with.
WWE NXT would score 921,000 viewers, the third-highest viewership for the gold brand, and comfortably beat AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday.
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Cody Rhodes’ Involvement in NXT: An Underwhelming Segment?
This week’s episode of NXT saw the return of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and Men’s Breakout Tournament, with Cody Rhodes serving as the guest General Manager for the night. While many fans were excited to see Rhodes back on NXT, some felt that his involvement was somewhat underwhelming. One person who shared this sentiment is Eric Bischoff, who expressed his disappointment during his “Strictly Business” podcast.
Bischoff, who has consistently been impressed by Cody Rhodes, admitted that he was let down by the segment. He praised Rhodes for his work and acknowledged that he is constantly improving, but he felt that the segment didn’t live up to its potential. Bischoff described it as a seven out of ten when it could have been a perfect ten. He believed that there was a lot left on the table in terms of what the segment could have achieved.
Bischoff’s co-host also chimed in, stating that Rhodes’ role on NXT felt like a cameo for the sake of a cameo. Bischoff agreed with this assessment, suggesting that there was nothing inherently wrong with the segment but that it didn’t leave a lasting impact.
Despite the mixed reviews of Rhodes’ involvement, NXT had a successful night in terms of viewership. The show scored 921,000 viewers, making it the third-highest viewership for the brand. It also comfortably beat AEW Dynamite: Title Tuesday in the ratings.
While opinions may differ on Rhodes’ segment, it’s clear that he remains a popular figure in the wrestling world. His return to NXT generated buzz and excitement among fans, even if some felt that the execution fell short.
For those interested in hearing more about Bischoff’s thoughts on the matter, he discussed Rhodes’ segment on his “Strictly Business” podcast. The episode titled “Tuesday Night Wars” provides further insight into his disappointment and analysis of the segment.
In conclusion, Cody Rhodes’ involvement in this week’s NXT may have left some fans underwhelmed. Eric Bischoff, a longtime admirer of Rhodes, expressed his disappointment with the segment, feeling that it didn’t live up to its potential. However, NXT’s strong viewership numbers indicate that the show still resonated with the audience. Ultimately, opinions on Rhodes’ segment may vary, but his presence in the wrestling world continues to generate interest and discussion.