Dustin Rhodes believes his brother went from superstar to megastar at WWE WrestleMania 40.
He recently told Sports Illustrated that watching Cody Rhodes beat Roman Reigns for the WWE Championship reminded him of watching his father Dusty Rhodes celebrate after winning a title.
Dustin said of watching Cody win the title:
That brought me back in time. I remember watching my dad celebrate with all the guys and all the champagne after he won. I remember him bringing home the belt. It was incredible, and it took me right back to that.
Watching Cody, that was emotional. I enjoyed the ride they all took us on. I watch everything and I study everything, and seeing him perform at such a high level–at the top, two nights in a row–it’s truly amazing. Cody pulled it off, and it was an incredible feeling. I’m very proud of him. He’s a superstar that has turned into a mega star.
Dustin continued to praise his brother's accomplishments, but also mentioned how different the two are in some ways.
He said:
We certainly don’t dress alike. I’m a Texas redneck, and I wear jeans and t-shirts–and Cody wears these beautiful suits. I know he’s the younger brother, but I go to him for advice, too. We also learn a lot from each other. Cody stepping out on his own, starting AEW with the Young Bucks and Kenny Omega and Tony Khan, that changed everything. Our match at Double or Nothing changed the industry, and look at where we are now. Wrestling is booming.
What Dustin admires most about his brother, however, is not that he's a world champion, but rather that he's a "true gentleman."
It was an incredible weekend. But the greatest thing about Cody isn’t that he’s world champion–it’s that he has a genuine soul. He’s a proud family man, he’s in love with his wife and his daughter. Cody is a true gentleman. I love him to death, and I’m incredibly proud of him.
Dustin Rhodes will be looking to further his own story tonight, as he continues to chase winning a world title, something that has alluded him in his 36 years in the industry. Dustin will wrestle Samoa Joe in an AEW World title eliminator match on AEW Dynamite tonght. He'll earn a future title shot if he can defeat or go to a time-limit draw with the champion.
Joe’s a big, tough SOB, but I can’t wait to lock horns. I’ve been knocked down too many times to remember, but I’ve gotten back up every single time. I’m one tough SOB, too, and I’m going to fight with every ounce of energy in my body.
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