Casty
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Post by Casty on May 22, 2016 22:04:57 GMT -5
So yeah, he'll be back. Cool. Maybe, but I didn't get that from his statement. I just thought that he said if he wants to wrestle, he will, and the WWE will always have a job for him, and he had a lot of goals in WWE he didn't fulfill, I think he's just taking a break. I don't see Cody as wanting to compete anywhere but WWE.
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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2016 22:29:00 GMT -5
What Wrestlemania match of his got cancelled right before?
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Post by punksnotdead on May 22, 2016 22:50:37 GMT -5
What Wrestlemania match of his got cancelled right before? Rhodes Scholars vs Tons of Funk. Mania 29 I think it was. Brodus talked about it on Sam Roberts' podcast.
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Post by The Constable on May 22, 2016 23:51:07 GMT -5
What Wrestlemania match of his got cancelled right before? Rhodes Scholars vs Tons of Funk. Mania 29 I think it was. Brodus talked about it on Sam Roberts' podcast. It was a mixed 8 person tag Sandow Rhodes Bellas Vs Albert Brotus Cameron Naomi
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Post by Cody Rhodes Diva on May 22, 2016 23:53:42 GMT -5
What Wrestlemania match of his got cancelled right before? Rhodes Scholars vs Tons of Funk. Mania 29 I think it was. Brodus talked about it on Sam Roberts' podcast. It was because the WWE gave way too much time for HHH-Lesnar, Punk-Taker and Rock-Cena. Plus, the lengthy video packages as well as Puff Daddy performing a mini-concert.
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Post by The Constable on May 22, 2016 23:55:23 GMT -5
I think when Dusty Rhodes died and he was playing Stardust he pitched the idea (rumor) of coming back as Cody Rhodes honoring the American Dream (Son of the Dream) but WWE turned it down for more Stardust
Probably ask to do something similar again WWE refused and he ask for a release
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Post by The Constable on May 22, 2016 23:57:44 GMT -5
Rhodes Scholars vs Tons of Funk. Mania 29 I think it was. Brodus talked about it on Sam Roberts' podcast. It was because the WWE gave way too much time for HHH-Lesnar, Punk-Taker and Rock-Cena. Plus, the lengthy video packages as well as Puff Daddy performing a mini-concert. Taker and Punk went overtime the time before Rock vs Cena
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Casty
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Formerly The Silent Assassin/Zolph Diggler
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Post by Casty on May 23, 2016 0:03:26 GMT -5
I do think if he retires before coming back, he should for sure get some sort of tribute, even if it's a thirty second video, the dude has done way too much. I mean, the man got a mustache over for crying out loud.
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Post by Nivro™ on May 23, 2016 1:32:58 GMT -5
I personally loved Cody Rhodes (as Cody Rhodes not Stardust) but the problem with Cody Rhodes (and probably the reason I liked him) was that he was 30 years too late. Cody had the look and skill set to be a top guy on TBS at 6:05 in the 80s & 90s. However that just doesn't go over anymore. WWE is still centered around the kiddies and the kiddies dont care about guys who "can go" in the ring over guys who WWE wants to push down their throats. That's easy to recognize at the high pitched voiced when the older male audience are cheering for guys like AJ Styles, Anderson/Gallows, Owens, Zayn and the younger crowd is cheering for guys like Cena, Usos, & Reigns.
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Post by bababooey on May 23, 2016 6:30:22 GMT -5
I think when Dusty Rhodes died and he was playing Stardust he pitched the idea (rumor) of coming back as Cody Rhodes honoring the American Dream (Son of the Dream) but WWE turned it down for more Stardust Probably ask to do something similar again WWE refused and he ask for a release From the bits of what he said that I did read, it looks like the writers didn't turn him down. They straight up ignored him.
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Post by jakksking1 on May 23, 2016 6:34:58 GMT -5
I think when Dusty Rhodes died and he was playing Stardust he pitched the idea (rumor) of coming back as Cody Rhodes honoring the American Dream (Son of the Dream) but WWE turned it down for more Stardust Probably ask to do something similar again WWE refused and he ask for a release From the bits of what he said that I did read, it looks like the writers didn't turn him down. They straight up ignored him. It must be pretty bad backstage. Cody has all the talent in the world AND his father is one of the most respected men in the industry, and he still could t get people to write for him. What the hell are other wrestlers supposed to do
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Post by bababooey on May 23, 2016 7:05:09 GMT -5
From the bits of what he said that I did read, it looks like the writers didn't turn him down. They straight up ignored him. It must be pretty bad backstage. Cody has all the talent in the world AND his father is one of the most respected men in the industry, and he still could t get people to write for him. What the hell are other wrestlers supposed to do This is a problem I've heard about ever since they started with the big creative teams. Apparently, if the idea isn't their own the writers pretend it doesn't exist. They don't want anyone doing their jobs (probably better than they do it). I've also heard that they're all afraid of Stephanie because she's known to publicly humiliate writers that screw up.
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Post by The Future on May 23, 2016 7:08:25 GMT -5
I think when it comes to this, when a guy has no direction, is frustrated with oppurtunies hes not getting, should be sent to NXT. Let them do their thing. Any character they want. For 6 months. If it fails, release them. If it gets over, bring them back up. Guys like Rhodes, Ziggler, Ryback, even Punk all had the desire to be at the top but they simply werent ever fully given the ball with the machine behind them. If you dont think those guys besides Punk have main event written on them, then your brainwashed by WWE. Thats what they want you to think. This is the solution. This. It worked for Kidd, Emma, Sin Cara, Cesaro (to some extent), Nattie and Bray. Should have let Cody retool for a bit in NXT and raise his stock. Instead he'll do that elsewhere.
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Post by Sizzle on May 23, 2016 8:30:57 GMT -5
I think when it comes to this, when a guy has no direction, is frustrated with oppurtunies hes not getting, should be sent to NXT. Let them do their thing. Any character they want. For 6 months. If it fails, release them. If it gets over, bring them back up. Guys like Rhodes, Ziggler, Ryback, even Punk all had the desire to be at the top but they simply werent ever fully given the ball with the machine behind them. If you dont think those guys besides Punk have main event written on them, then your brainwashed by WWE. Thats what they want you to think. Baby you smart.
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Post by rowdy1971 on May 23, 2016 9:23:30 GMT -5
It's better off for him. He would never have become World Champion in the WWE. I think he should have had the longest reign as IC champion, he should have broken Honky Tonk Mans record.
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Post by bigshab421 on May 23, 2016 9:33:04 GMT -5
This leaves a pretty bad taste in my mouth. I'm glad he was honest, and it proved what many of us suspected - that they wouldn't let him go back to being himself. I really feel like they lost a guy who would've not only made an amazing champion, but someone with major potential crossover appeal. I don't need many reasons to hate the writers, but as a writer myself I've never felt such an urge to grab them, shake them, and slap them around. The statement made it clear just how little he was valued, especially by Vince and HHH. Considering how much confidence I had in him and how much potential I saw in him, this is a bit of a gut punch, and it's difficult to let this go, but considering how he was treated there was no other way for this to go down. Props to him for keeping it classy, but even more props for busting his ass to change closed minds. I know he's going to prove everyone wrong. As for the lisp, two words: Ric Flair. Dusty Rhodes Fixed
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 11:28:05 GMT -5
Brooklyn Brawler and Hillbilly Jim were there for more years than Cody yet were never world champions either. Neither were Patterson, Brisco, Garea etc.
I think he took his work a little too seriously ala Bret Hart.
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Post by J12 on May 23, 2016 12:47:48 GMT -5
If the stories Cody shared in his post are to be believed, there is quite obviously a serious issue with the creative culture in WWE (much of which comes across to those watching the product) and I fear that this type of exit may become more and more common. It's no coincidence that Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett, two guys who were once seen as major players in the future of the company, asked to be released. Couple that with Ryback, who voiced similar frustrations, and it becomes increasingly clear that there's a recurring pattern here. Who knows how many more guys are seriously disgruntled and considering doing the same thing.
This is the culture that CM Punk talked about existing two years ago, and it's still very much present, and evidently, getting even worse.
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Post by Cody Rhodes Diva on May 23, 2016 13:44:50 GMT -5
Something tells me that one of the reasons that Cody Rhodes wasn't pushed to the top was because Rhodes was "Too Southern." I read that neither Vince McMahon nor Kevin Dunn liked southern accents which may explain why Jim Ross was replaced by Michael Cole while Jerry Lawler had his role reduced. Thoughts?
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Post by ThugSuperstar on May 23, 2016 14:24:57 GMT -5
Something tells me that one of the reasons that Cody Rhodes wasn't pushed to the top was because Rhodes was "Too Southern." I read that neither Vince McMahon nor Kevin Dunn liked southern accents which may explain why Jim Ross was replaced by Michael Cole while Jerry Lawler had his role reduced. Thoughts? I don't think it has anything to do with being "Too Southern." I just think it's the fact that Vince never had any respect for Dusty or his sons. Dusty was made out to be a complete joke when he came to the WWF originally, and the Goldust gimmick - much like a lot of the gimmicks they gave Cody - was never supposed to get over as big as it did. Dustin was just so committed to the character that he made it work and turned it into a pretty big long-term success. Cody tried to do that with Stardust and they just didn't want him to succeed in that role. The whole feud between him and Goldust with the "Cody is dead" storyline had a chance to really make the Stardust character into something big, and instead they blew off the feud after one month. Stardust was never supposed to be anything than a comedic relief character no matter how much Cody tried to make it work and get over.
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