As we reported on Friday here on eWn, Cody Rhodes’ tour bus caught fire prior to this weekend’s WWE WrestleMania 40 pay-per-view event. The fire happened very late Thursday night/early Friday AM.
While speaking on a recent edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the American Nightmare detailed his experience in dealing with the situation. He said,
“Last night [Thursday], 1 AM, laying in bed, all of a sudden, loud bang at the side of my bus. Thought it was a gunshot, climbed up, next thing I know my bus driver yells, ‘We gotta get off this bus it’s on fire!’ It didn’t burn to a crisp but it was up in a big fireball for a moment. I’m here this morning, non-flinching, I grabbed two things off my bus when I thought this is the end — I grab a photo of my daughter and wife, and my WrestleMania boots. There ain’t nobody here who is more ready for WrestleMania than me. We got a lot of stuff out of there, thankful for that. Here’s the only thing, the suits that I wear will — you know, there’s a smell off of them.“
Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill & Naomi defeated Damage CTRL at WWE WrestleMania 40 (Night One).
During the post-show media scrum, Jade Cargill commented on her conversation with Bianca Belair prior to signing with WWE. He said,
“When I first signed here, the first person that reached out to me was Bianca, because people try to pin you against one another, and we both sat there and we were like, listen, we are both strong, dominant, black women, and what’s for her is what’s for her, and what’s for me is what’s for me, and we aren’t going to get in each other’s way, we are going to go out there and dominate, and it is what it is. And we understood that and we are all unique in our own way but we’re all similar in our own way as well.”
Cody Rhodes’ Tour Bus Catches Fire Prior to WrestleMania 40
In a shocking turn of events, Cody Rhodes’ tour bus caught fire just hours before the highly anticipated WWE WrestleMania 40 pay-per-view event. The incident occurred late Thursday night or early Friday morning, leaving the American Nightmare with a harrowing experience to share.
During an interview on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rhodes recounted the terrifying moment when he heard a loud bang at the side of his bus. Initially mistaking it for a gunshot, he quickly realized the severity of the situation when his bus driver yelled, “We gotta get off this bus, it’s on fire!” Although the bus didn’t burn to a crisp, it was engulfed in a big fireball for a brief period.
Rhodes displayed remarkable composure as he described how he grabbed two essential items from the bus before evacuating. In a moment of panic, he instinctively took a photo of his daughter and wife, along with his WrestleMania boots. Despite the frightening ordeal, Rhodes expressed unwavering determination, stating that no one is more prepared for WrestleMania than him.
Fortunately, Rhodes and his team managed to salvage many belongings from the bus before it was consumed by the fire. However, he mentioned that there is a lingering smell on the suits he wears for his wrestling performances.
The incident has left fans and fellow wrestlers in shock and concern for Rhodes’ well-being. Many took to social media to express their relief that he and his crew escaped unharmed. The wrestling community rallied around him, offering support and encouragement as he prepares for his WrestleMania match.
In other WrestleMania news, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, and Naomi emerged victorious in their match against Damage CTRL during Night One of the event. Following the match, Cargill revealed that she had a conversation with Belair before signing with WWE. Both women acknowledged the attempts to pit them against each other but made a conscious decision to support and uplift one another. They recognized their shared strength and uniqueness as dominant black women in the wrestling industry.
The incident involving Cody Rhodes’ tour bus serves as a reminder of the unexpected challenges that can arise in the world of professional wrestling. Despite the setback, Rhodes remains determined to deliver an unforgettable performance at WrestleMania 40. Fans eagerly await his appearance in the ring, cheering him on as he overcomes this unexpected hurdle.