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What Is the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic? WWE NXT Tournament Explained

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic is one of WWE NXT’s signature tournaments, and after a two-year absence, the Dusty Cup is back. The tournament returns Tuesday night with 14 teams from across WWE and AAA competing for a trophy named after WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes.

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WWE NXT Preview Tuesday Night: Preview, Full Card, Start Time

WWE NXT airs live tonight with one of the brand’s signature tournaments making its return. The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins Tuesday night, returning for the first time since Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin won the tournament in 2024.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 22

WWE NXT Preview (9/22/26): Start Time, Match Card

The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic returns on this week's NXT at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. NXT General Manager Robert Stone announced on last week's episode that the popular 14-team tournament would be back for the first time since 2014.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Cody Rhodes' Dog Cause of Death: What Happened To Pharaoh?

Cody Rhodes is mourning the loss of Pharaoh, his beloved Siberian Husky, who was part of his family for 13 years. The WWE Superstar announced Pharaoh’s passing on September 8, 2026, in an emotional Instagram post.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 14

Cody Rhodes Reveals the 'Greatest Regret' of His Life

The American Nightmare gimmick Cody Rhodes adopted after leaving WWE in 2016 helped him become a household name and a WrestleMania main-event talent. Rhodes adopted the gimmick as an ode to his father, Dusty Rhodes, who was the American Dream.

Wrestling News / HITC / July 29

CM Punk’s original plan for feud with Cody Rhodes has been shared before SummerSlam

CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are set to face off during the upcoming SummerSlam Premium Live Event. The annual WWE show will kick off this weekend, with Night 1 taking place on Saturday, August 1.

Wrestling News / On Tap Sports Net / July 7

WWE Needs to Bring Back the nWo — And Cody Rhodes Is the Perfect Man to Lead It

Professional wrestling is built on moments that fans never see coming. The biggest factions in history weren’t successful just because of who was in them or the cool T-shirts that came with them.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / March 7

#WeWantDrew Trends After Cody Rhodes Wins Third WWE Championship

Two years ago, the main event of WrestleMania 40 was changed because millions of fans around the world pushed back against WWE’s plan for Roman Reigns to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against his cousin, The Rock.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / February 19

Cody Rhodes Believes His Dad Would’ve Loved This Current WWE Star

Cody Rhodes believes that if his father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, were still alive, this SmackDown Superstar would be one of his favorites. It's

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / February 6

Cody 'Raheem' Rhodes — The Story Behind the Name

Cody Rhodes made a timely and unexpected cultural reference during the opening segment of the February 6 episode of WWE SmackDown. Addressing the widely

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / December 30

Update On Who Made The Call For Cody Rhodes To Lose At WrestleMania 39

The stars were aligned for Cody Rhodes to get a major championship victory in the main event of WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. Rhodes returned from a a major pectoral injury at the Royal Rumble and then won that match to earn a shot at Roman Reigns and the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania that year.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / November 22

Cody Rhodes Opens Up On Corporate Cody Persona Outside Of WWE

Cody Rhodes is a two-time Undisputed Champion and one of the faces of WWE. Prior to his ascent to the top of WWERhodes was a fledgling mid-card talent who left the company on his own free will in order to level up and become a bigger star in the pro wrestling industry.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / November 4

Cody Rhodes Plans On Leaving WWE Sooner Than You Might Think

Cody Rhodes has effectively revealed when he plans to retire from WWE. However, until we know how long his current contract runs and the length of his next one, we won't know for sure when The American Nightmare will be nearing the end of his career.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / August 20, 2025

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Explains Why He Can't Turn Heel

Cody Rhodes has ruled out a potential heel turn and explained why fans shouldn't expect to see a villainous WWE Champion anytime soon. Cody Rhodes is one of WWE's most popular superstars and is in his second reign as WWE Champion.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / June 11, 2025

The Wrestling World Pays Tribute To Dusty Rhodes On 10th Anniversary Of His Passing

It's hard to believe, but it has now been 10 years since we lost 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes. One of the most mesmeric, influential and iconic stars

Wrestling News / The Sportster / April 1, 2025

Decoding Hidden References In The Final John Cena Vs. Cody Rhodes Promo Battle

On the March 31 episode of Monday Night RAW in London, England, John Cena and Cody Rhodes went face to face in what is expected to be their final promo battle before their WWE Championship clash at WrestleMania 41, with Cena not advertised for more appearances before the Show Of Shows.

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Could A Lawsuit Soon Cost WWE Champ Cody Rhodes His ‘American Nightmare’ Nickname?

A new court filing could soon block Cody Rhodes from further use of his iconic “American Nightmare” moniker. When Cody Rhodes left WWE in 2016, he believed making better use of his lineage was a route to success outside the top company in professional wrestling.