Cody Rhodes recently guested on the “Good Karma Wrestling” podcast to talk about his personal wrestling history and how it intersects with professional wrestling’s greater history. Rhodes highlighted the authenticity of his wrestling lineage reaching back to the late 70s with Dusty Rhodes and Superstar Billy Graham, and its ongoing connection to present-day wrestling.
Rhodes even compared his story to that of “Game of Thrones”, adding, “the phrase in the beginning of my song goes ‘Wrestling has more than one royal family.’ I never imagined it would be so true… I’m not just another wrestler, I am the target for anyone and everyone, giving realness to the story.” He stated that his goal is to remain authentic in his actions and words, acknowledging advice from his close friend and fellow performer, Stephen Amell on maintaining this authenticity.
In other wrestling news, rising wrestling star Jade Cargill shared her experiences in the first year of her WWE tenure in an interview with Sports Business Journal. She stressed the significance of cultural representation in WWE, mentioning the vast Hispanic and Asian cultures present in the company. Reflecting on her first-year journey, she expressed delight at the reception she received from WWE fans and the exhilarating experience of participating in the Royal Rumble.
She also candidly shared her personal grief over the loss of her mother, acknowledging the pain and strength involved in navigating this while maintaining her professional career. Jade Cargill asserted that she drew inspiration from her daughter and strived to set an example of resilience in the face of hardship.
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