Despite Claiming to Be the Best Wrestler in the World, Cody Rhodes Was Aware of One Major Aspect of Pro Wrestling He Lacked Before WrestleMania 38 Return

Cody Rhodes’ comeback to WWE and ascension to the main event picture is certainly the stuff of a fairytale. Thankfully, the stars aligned perfectly, despite there seeming to be not even a minuscule chance of a reunion. While there have been many talks regarding Rhodes’ blockbuster return, very few have delved into his psyche at that iconic moment.

‘The American Nightmare’ has been busy raking in all the plaudits associated with his surprise return to the Stamford-based promotion. But he has now talked about what was going on inside his mind before the WrestleMania 38 battle with Seth Rollins.

Cody Rhodes was concerned about WWE Universe’s reaction to his WrestleMania 38 return

After departing from WWE, Rhodes competed around the world and notably in NJPW and AEW. And the wrestling promotions undoubtedly enjoy a massive fan following. However, they pale in comparison to the gigantic numbers associated with the wrestling juggernaut. The former Intercontinental champion stated he was not sure of his connection with the WWE fans before his Mania return in a report from ESPN.

He said, “The thing I was missing was a connection with the audience, I didn’t realize how important it is to connect with them. You can’t do this amazing high-speed, unbelievable sequence if no one’s watching. You gotta bring them into it, and then you can do whatever the heck you want.”

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After a long time away from the company, Rhodes was bound to have some butterflies in his stomach. However, the huge pop that accompanied his entrance would have thrown any such doubts from his mind. 

Cody Rhodes once made a bold claim about himself

The second-generation superstar blew his own trumpet last year when he made a bold claim that he was the best performer in the world. And added that no one from the current crop came close to him by ‘A Large Margin’.

Many of his fans would agree with these words. However, there would be many who would not endorse the same thought. It is a subjective debate as to who might be the best.

But WWE fans welcomed him back with open arms and even the 2023 men’s Royal Rumble winner seemed appalled at the grand reception. Such a reaction quashed any concerns that Cody Rhodes might have had regarding the crowd. 

What do you think about Cody Rhodes’ concerns about the WWE crowd before returning to WrestleMania 38?

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