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WWE continues to have cross-sport appearances with other sports leagues in the United States and fans seem to love every part of it. Recently, we saw a face from the world of American football rocking a new look that looks similar to WWE’s very own Cody Rhodes. This has stirred an internet-wide sensation among sports enthusiasts.
Moving into the pre-season, the Cincinnati Bengals uploaded a sneak peek of their quarterback, Joe Burrow, and how he will probably look in all the upcoming matches. While he seems to rocking the new hairstyle, fans couldn’t help but connect his appearance with Cody Rhodes and the hip-hop icon, Eminem.
The Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL took to X to post a picture of the former LSU football player. He can be seen sporting a plain red, round-neck T-shirt. But the main highlight of the image is his new hairstyle. The athlete seems to have dyed his hair either white or a very light shade of blonde. And to top it all off, he has a buzz cut now.
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While the 27-year-old looks amazing as ever with this new hairstyle, fans couldn’t help but notice the similarities between him and two of the most famous men in their respective fields. The color and the haircut represent Cody Rhodes’ current style that he has been rocking for quite some time now and also resembles a style that Eminem once had.
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What do you think of Joe Burrow's new look?
Love it
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Joe Burrow's new look: Trendsetter or just plain weird? What's your take?
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Only time will tell
Guess who’s back 🎶 pic.twitter.com/dwHy2zymH2
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 23, 2024
It could be that the fans connecting Burrow’s appearance to Eminem’s may also be fans of the Stamford-based company. This is because the internet wrestling community already seems to be sensitive when the topic is ‘hip hop’ and they wish for the promotion to take the music genre seriously. But the reactions this time around can surely tickle you.
Fans spot Cody Rhodes and Eminem in one picture
What’s your perspective on:
Joe Burrow's new look: Trendsetter or just plain weird? What's your take?
Have an interesting take?
The keen sense of humor doesn’t only belong to the fanbase. Cody Rhodes also saw the resemblance that he shared with the young football athlete and decided to write him a message on ‘X’. This potentially unintentional crossover getting acknowledged by the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion himself may not have been on your list for 2024, yet here we are.
Time to finish your story this season @JoeyB 🏆 @Toms_Customs pic.twitter.com/MwIQE5FVcC
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) July 23, 2024
A fan couldn’t help but go into denial seeing such an absurd resemblance between the two athletes. As a result, they commented exactly what they thought when first seeing the post by the Bengals. It was unexpected to see The American Nightmare getting posted by an NFL team.
That’s Cody Rhodes
— Garage Beer (@drinkgaragebeer) July 23, 2024
Another X user pointed out how Joe Burrow looks similar to a WWE Hall of Famer’s son. It seems like the top wrestling talent has got one more brother to add to his sports-enthusiast family.
looking like cody rhodes
— NbaYounger (@nba77younger) July 23, 2024
Eminem recently dropped his twelfth studio album called The Death of Slim Shady on the 12th of July. This fan used that to reference how two things happened at once. He dropped a new album while also getting ‘jacked’ in the process.
Wow Eminem dropped a new album AND got jacked
— Steve 🤙 (@SteveKBark) July 23, 2024
Yet again shout out to the ‘real Slim Shady’ of the hip-hop world. Fans under the post seem to have a lot of admiration for Eminem’s work, as they are comparing the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback to him.
SLIM SHADY
— Mudryk Jr (@mudryk_jr) July 23, 2024
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Somebody in the comment section even changed Burrow’s full name. They kept his first name, replaced his middle name with Eminem’s popular stage moniker, and kept Cody Rhodes’ wrestling surname. This constituted a hilarious made-up name.
Joe Shady Rhodes
— 📍Your Source For Pop Culture News📍 (@AyoVeezy) July 23, 2024
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We would love to hear your thoughts on Joe Burrow’s latest hairstyle. Do you also see the uncanny resemblances? Comment your thoughts below.
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Joe Burrow's new look: Trendsetter or just plain weird? What's your take?