Speaking to Jimmy Traina on the SI Media Podcast, Cody Rhodes discussed his respect for Paul Heyman.
The two worked together leading up to WWE WrestleMania XL. Rhodes thinks he would’ve been a Paul Heyman Guy in a different lifetime.
“In another lifetime, I probably would have made the best Paul Heyman Guy. I probably could have been his absolute Ace. It just didn’t work out that way. It worked out that I was the adversary for his number one guy, Roman Reigns. There is part of me that looks at that, even with the questionable decisions that Mr. Heyman makes, part of me looks at that and goes, ‘that might have been fun. That might have been a good car to be in. That might have been a good person to lean over to right before one of the bigger moments in your life and have something to share.’ I had that same enjoyment when I had Arn Anderson with me. Just to have someone who has been there before. There is also beauty in being there totally by yourself. There is a specialness to that. All that said, even with the blood and violence and how bad things had gotten, I was very understanding that he was going to mention Dusty. I stood up when Mr. Heyman walked out. All of this was a conscious decision because of what we were celebrating and how he looked and how he revered my father. I’m not a Paul Heyman Guy, that never happened, but we do share the bond that is Dusty. He’s one of the very few guys that when they talk about Dusty, I don’t roll my eyes or bang my head against the table. He did know him. He knows some things that I don’t even know. I was glad he was present in Mr. Heyman’s speech, as wild of a speech as it was,” Rhodes said.
In a recent interview with Jimmy Traina on the SI Media Podcast, professional wrestler Cody Rhodes expressed his admiration for Paul Heyman. The two had worked together leading up to WWE WrestleMania XL, and Rhodes believes that in another lifetime, he would have been the perfect “Paul Heyman Guy.”
Rhodes reflected on his role as the adversary for Heyman’s number one guy, Roman Reigns, and admitted that part of him wonders what it would have been like to be on Heyman’s side. He imagined the excitement of leaning over to Heyman right before a big moment and sharing something special. Rhodes drew a parallel to his experience with having Arn Anderson by his side, someone who had been there before and could offer guidance.
Despite the bloodshed and violence that often accompanies their profession, Rhodes understood why Heyman mentioned his father, Dusty Rhodes, in his speech. He respected Heyman’s reverence for his father and acknowledged the bond they share through Dusty. Rhodes revealed that Heyman knew things about Dusty that even he didn’t know, which further deepened their connection.
Rhodes made it clear that he is not a “Paul Heyman Guy” in the traditional sense, but he appreciates the unique relationship they have built through their mutual love and respect for Dusty. He expressed his satisfaction with Heyman’s presence during the speech, despite its wild nature.
The interview sheds light on the personal dynamics and relationships within the world of professional wrestling. It highlights the importance of mentors and allies in an industry that can often feel isolating. Rhodes’ admiration for Heyman and his acknowledgment of their shared connection through Dusty Rhodes demonstrate the depth of emotion and camaraderie that exists among wrestlers.
Overall, Cody Rhodes’ discussion about his respect for Paul Heyman provides fans with a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes relationships and dynamics that shape the world of professional wrestling. It showcases the bond formed through shared experiences and the impact that mentors and allies can have on a wrestler’s career.