On a recent edition of “The Dale Jr. Download” podcast, Cody Rhodes spoke about his work on the Go Big Show series.
While Rhodes enjoyed his time as one of the show’s judges, he considers himself responsible for the show’s cancellation following his departure. He said,
“Go Big Show. At the time, we had started AEW, WarnerMedia, they were just looking for crossover. That was my role at AEW. I was the face of the brand. I was not the champion, but I was going to be ‘we know him a little from WWE, casual fans, he’s in a suit, he looks the part.’ I was going to be the face for these crossovers. That’s all they wanted out of it. It was doing really well ratings, can we bring some of those people over? I’m of the thought, I want as many people watching our show as possible. That means sending me to Macon, Georgia in the pandemic for a month where we were totally bubbled up. Yes, send me. I will watch some crazy acts with no audience. One of the most fun experiences I’ve ever been a part of. I feel terrible because when I left the show, they didn’t do the show again. They were ready to do the show again. If Snoop, Rosario, or Jennifer Nettles ever beat me up in a back alley somewhere, I understand. I might have screwed up season three.”
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Cody Rhodes Reflects on His Role in the Cancellation of “Go Big Show”
In a recent episode of “The Dale Jr. Download” podcast, Cody Rhodes opened up about his involvement in the cancellation of the popular series “Go Big Show.” Rhodes, who served as one of the show’s judges, expressed his regret for leaving the show and believes that his departure played a significant role in its cancellation.
Rhodes explained that during his time on “Go Big Show,” he was also working on establishing All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and serving as the face of the brand. WarnerMedia, the network behind AEW, was looking for crossover opportunities to attract a wider audience to their programming. Rhodes saw his role on “Go Big Show” as an opportunity to bring in casual fans who were familiar with him from his time in WWE.
The show was performing well in terms of ratings, and WarnerMedia was considering renewing it for another season. Rhodes wanted to ensure that as many people as possible were watching AEW, so he willingly took on the responsibility of promoting the show by attending tapings even during the pandemic. He described the experience as one of the most enjoyable he had ever been a part of.
However, when Rhodes decided to leave “Go Big Show,” the network ultimately decided not to continue with the series. Rhodes expressed his remorse for potentially causing the cancellation and acknowledged that he might have made a mistake by leaving.
He even humorously mentioned that if any of his former co-judges, such as Snoop Dogg, Rosario Dawson, or Jennifer Nettles, ever confronted him for his departure, he would understand their frustration.
Rhodes’s candid admission highlights the challenges faced by individuals juggling multiple commitments and the impact their decisions can have on various projects. While he may feel responsible for the show’s cancellation, it is important to note that numerous factors contribute to a network’s decision to renew or cancel a series.
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In conclusion, Cody Rhodes’s departure from “Go Big Show” has left him with a sense of regret and responsibility for its cancellation. However, fans can continue to stay connected to the wrestling world through eWrestlingNews.com and its social media platforms.