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The tag division in WWE is reportedly about to get a little slimmer. For the last month, tag team wrestling has been on display in NXT because of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, which took place and culminated on this week's episode of NXT TV on Wednesday night.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 27

WWE NXT Tonight (Oct. 27): Full Card, Go-Home Show Before Halloween Havoc

WWE NXT has one final stop before Halloween Havoc. Tonight’s Oct. 27 episode airs live from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, with four matches announced for the go-home show.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 20

WWE NXT Tonight (Oct. 20): Full Card, Start Time, & What to Expect

WWE NXT airs live tonight with the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic taking center stage as the tournament reaches the end of its quarterfinal round. Two tournament matches are scheduled, while Cruz Montana and Dion Lennox will settle their increasingly personal issues in singles competition.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Who Is Myka Lockwood? The NXT Star at the Center of Vanity Project’s Latest Storyline

Myka Lockwood is an NXT star and the enforcer of The Vanity Project. On Tuesday night, she helped the stable’s tag team advance in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cody Rhodes Issues PSA: Shares Rule He and WWE Will 'Never' Break

Cody Rhodes says WWE will never use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of his father, Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes made the comments on Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meal” while promoting the Street Fighter movie, where he plays Guile.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 7

Cody Rhodes reveals update about his eventual retirement

Ever since his return to the company at WrestleMania 38, Cody Rhodes has arguably been the face of WWE.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 29

WWE Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2026: Updated Bracket After NXT

The 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continued Tuesday night on WWE NXT, with two more teams advancing in the tournament. Fraxiom and the team of Mini Vikingo & Chazz Hall won their respective matches on the Sept.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 29

WWE NXT Tonight (Sept. 29): Full Card, Time & What to Expect

WWE NXT is live tonight, Sept. 29, with two championships on the line and the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic continuing. Grayson Waller will defend the NXT Championship against Mason Rook in the biggest match announced for Tuesday night’s show.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 22

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.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 22

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / TheSportster / November 4, 2025

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.

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Wrestling News / TheSportster / 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 / TheSportster / 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.

Wrestling News / Ringside Intel / September 5, 2024

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.

Wrestling News / Trade Talk Sports / April 8, 2024