Cody Rhodes a wrestling veteran with a rich legacy joined forces with two promising WWE NXT stars in the lead-up to his return at the 2023 Royal Rumble.
Cody Rhodes a wrestling veteran with a rich legacy joined forces with two promising WWE NXT stars in the lead-up to his return at the 2023 Royal Rumble. One of those stars was none other than the former NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes. While Rhodes was preparing for his comeback to the ring, he not only received assistance from these young talents but also offered them valuable guidance.
Carmelo Hayes in a recent interview on “Insight With Chris Van Vliet,” shed light on his experience working alongside Cody Rhodes. The young superstar emphasized how the interaction with “The American Nightmare” was more of a learning opportunity for him rather than being of assistance.
“So I know Cody had been reaching out and helping me out, giving me little pointers and telling me that things are good and just talking to me a little bit about certain matters prior to that,” Hayes revealed. “Then I know he was getting ready to come back for the Rumble, and he had picked Joe Gacy and myself to kind of work around with him. I think it had a lot to do with Joe Gacy being a little bit bigger, me being a little bit more agile and faster. Then obviously Cody, just wants to get to know us younger talent and stuff like that. But it was a huge honor. Like I said in his documentary, I didn’t feel like I was helping him, I felt like he was helping me.”
The collaboration with Cody Rhodes bore fruit for Carmelo Hayes who later ascended to the main event scene in WWE NXT. His journey culminated in a significant achievement as he captured the NXT Championship at NXT Stand & Deliver. This partnership showcased how experienced talents like Rhodes could contribute to the development and growth of emerging stars bridging the generational gap in the wrestling world.
On the other side of the ring, Cody Rhodes made a remarkable return to WWE winning the men’s Royal Rumble match in 2023. This victory propelled him into a marquee matchup at WrestleMania 39 against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. While Rhodes may not have emerged victorious in that encounter his return and the impact he made were a testament to his enduring legacy in the wrestling world.
The training partnership between Cody Rhodes and NXT stars like Carmelo Hayes exemplifies the collaborative and nurturing spirit within the wrestling community. It underscores the importance of experienced wrestlers passing on their knowledge and skills to the next generation ensuring the continued growth and evolution of the sport.
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