On the September 20th episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown, an on-screen face-off took place between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. This thrilling encounter was filmed inside the premises of Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium.
In a recent segment of the “Undisputed” podcast, Cody Rhodes extended his gratitude to the production team of the segment that included industry veterans like Paul Heyman, Jeremy Borash, and Rob Fee. These individuals played a crucial role in bringing the Georgia Tech scenario to life.
Here are some prominent takeaways from the podcast:
Discussing the Georgia Tech encounter, Cody Rhodes recalls, “I wish spectators could have been there at the location. It’s a testament to how intense our profession can get. No exchange of words – just standing at contrasting corners of the stadium and walking towards each other, oblivious of the other’s intentions, and then cutting straight through. A big shout-out to Mr. Heyman, JB, and Rob Fee for manifesting it in such a unique style. It took me back to the time when World Class Championship Wrestling used to roll the credits after the segment.”
Reflecting on his reign during WWE’s latest booming phase, he shares, “On a collective level, I took immense pride in the Backlash event. Despite missing some top-tier players like Rhea and Seth post-Mania, we managed to hit record-breaking arena gate numbers, marking a significant milestone for our team. I’ve relished touring across various markets – A, B, and C – representing the WWE Championship, the Northern Star of our business. There’s an extraordinary feeling about bringing this WWF territory and the Madison Square Garden belt around the south and the world. It’s quite fascinating and surreal that a Rhodes is carrying it now.”