Cody Rhodes recently appeared on Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s podcast.
Cody Rhodes emerged victorious over Roman Reigns (Via IMAGO) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (In Circle Via IMAGO)
In a recent WWE event, a new undisputed universal champion was crowned. After a championship drought lasting over 1000 days, the 38-year-old claimed the title, dethroning the fabulous in the process. NASCAR Hall of Famer took to social media to express admiration for the newly crowned champion’s impressive performance.
In a tweet, the 49-year-old stated, “He completed the story”, referring to Rhodes. This victory marked the achievement of the only championship that Rhodes’ late father, , was unable to win. Thus, fulfilling the long-standing desire of the Rhodes family to see a WWE champion in their bloodline.
“He completed the story. Impressive show @CodyRhodes #WrestleMania”
The match at Lincoln Financial Field started off slowly but quickly picked up pace. Various stars entered the wrestling stage, including and . Eventually, only Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns remained, with Rhodes emerging as the winner. The match was watched by millions worldwide, including NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Following his championship win, fans began discussing Rhodes’ father’s connection to WWE. As a result, when Rhodes fulfilled his father’s dream, , , and presented him with his father’s watch.
As Rhodes made his way backstage, he was greeted by numerous WWE stars who gifted him a Rolex. This was no ordinary watch, as it held sentimental value for the Rhodes family. It was the same watch that Rhodes’ father had pawned years ago to help his son attend acting school.
This souvenir will hold a special place in Rhodes’ heart, as it brings back cherished memories of his childhood with his father. However, his journey in WWE is far from over, and he will face new challenges as he defends his universal champion title.