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Cody Rhodes Shares Emotional WrestleMania Moment with Dustin Rhodes, Prepares for Night of Champions Defense

Cody Rhodes recounted an emotional, private exchange with his brother Dustin Rhodes backstage at WrestleMania 40, leading to tears before his championship victory.

Hamza AwanBy Hamza AwanFounder & Editor
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Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Rhodes described the personal encounter, highlighting the significance of his family's presence during such a pivotal night in his career.

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Cody explained that Dustin's simple question resonated deeply, connecting it to a similar inquiry traditionally associated with their late father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. This familial connection underscored the gravity and emotion of the night for the 'American Nightmare.'

Rhodes ultimately defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL, securing the Undisputed WWE Championship. Looking ahead, he is scheduled to defend his newly won title at Night of Champions in a Triple Threat Match, facing both Gunther and Sami Zayn.

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I'm Hamza Awan, founder of The Final Bell. I cover WWE with verified reporting, fan polls, and analysis written for people who actually watch the shows — not for algorithms. More about Hamza

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