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With already a high-profile match set at SummerSlam 2023, Cody Rhodes is currently on a roll. Ever since Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 last year, he has been one of the most valuable assets in the company.

With plenty of high-profile feuds, push, and main-event matches, Rhodes recently got awarded another major achievement in his career. As the Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative of WWE NXT, Shawn Michaels provided Rhodes with a very special appearance at NXT Great American Bash 2023.

What role does Cody Rhodes have at the NXT Great American Bash 2023? And why is it special?

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The NXT Great American Bash 2023 will take place on 30th July 2023 at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Recent reports announced that Shawn Michaels provided Rhodes with the opportunity of doing the intro for the Great American Bash 2023.

The Great American Bash name and concept were created by Cody Rhodes’ father Dusty Rhodes. And becoming a major part of that event is indeed a glorious achievement for Rhodes. Previously, Charlotte Flair had done the intro for NXT Vengeance, and now it is time for The American Nightmare.

As the news started spreading on the internet fans expressed their delight in the news. They praised Michaels’ brain for making Rhodes a part of the event, which is very personal to his heart, and adds more meaning relationship with his late father.

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Dusty Rhodes was a legendary figure in the world of pro wrestling, and while his legacy still lives on, it is Cody Rhodes’ duty to uphold that legacy and maintain it. Fans will see Rhodes perform the intro for the Great American Bash 2023. And no sooner did the news spread, fans crowded the internet.

“He is Starting The Story” WWE Fans react to the news of Rhodes’ addition to the NXT Great American Bash 2023

The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes shares a personal bond with the Great American Bash PLE, and Michaels made sure to uphold that bond. As the PLE neared, he made arrangements for Rhodes to perform the intro for the event his father created.

However, as the good news arrived for Rhodes’ fans, they made sure to react to it.

Rhodes had returned to WWE to finish his story, and fans claimed that this might be the path toward starting his story, before finishing it.

Another fan heaped praises on Shawn Michaels for making this happen.

While another fan claimed that they would be tuning in to watch the Great American Bash, just for Cody Rhodes’ session.

Another fan on Twitter praised The American Nightmare for being involved in the Great American Bash.

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The Great American Bash began as a series of events for Jim Crockett’s promotions and was scheduled to be held in July and August. But was later acquired by WCW. And now is a part of NXT’s series of PLEs. It only made sense for Rhodes to be an integral part of it.

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