Cody Rhodes Reveals Big Change He Wants To Make To WWE Entrance
Cody Rhodes's iconic entrance, punctuated by the phrase "Wrestling has more than one royal family" before Downstait's "Kingdom" blasts through the arena, has become a signature moment. He's carried this theme since his departure from WWE in 2016, a tradition he maintained upon his triumphant WrestleMania 38 return.
Now, as the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, Rhodes's words carry even more weight, establishing his lineage and legacy within the wrestling world. This declaration of wrestling royalty hits many fans strongly.
He is preparing to defend his title against John Cena in the highly anticipated main event of WrestleMania 41. However, during a conversation with Stephanie McMahon on her show "Stephanie's Places," Rhodes hinted at changing it with his daughter saying the opening line.
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"I recorded that weeks after I left WWE the first time (in 2016). To this day, we still use that audio sample," Rhodes stated (H/T to Fightful). "My goal actually, I don't know if she would want to do this, but the beginning of my song and the voiceover that exists, I'd love my daughter to do it at one point. I want her to have a good experience in this. I had the best experience. Certainly, you can't predict the highs and lows and all it's going to be. Opportunity showed, opportunity knocked, I was able to answer. Very lucky."
Rhodes, son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, started his journey in WWE in 2007. He quickly established himself as a skilled tag team competitor, accumulating multiple championships. He also found success as a two-time Intercontinental Champion before a notable stint as the character Stardust.
Following his 2016 departure, he returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, immediately re-establishing himself as a top-tier talent and a central figure in major storylines. During his time away from WWE (2016-2022), Rhodes competed in promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH), Impact Wrestling, and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW), capturing the ROH World Championship and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, a title his father once held.
As a founding member of AEW, he served as an executive vice president and became a three-time TNT Champion. His departure from AEW in 2022 marked a significant shift in his career trajectory, leading to his big WWE return. Since his return to WWE, Rhodes has solidified his status as a main event player. Notably, he has won the Royal Rumble matches in both 2023 and 2024, demonstrating his continued relevance and popularity.
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