Plans for Rhodes

[C.M. Shaddix]

Anyone else thinking he's gonna cost Orton the WWE Title? I mean with HHH making sure whoever interferes on the roster is fired and with Rhodes "Unemployed" Won't that set up the scene?

 

[Swift]

Thank god, They wouldn't let Rhodes go, I see a push in his future.

:youdontsay:

 

[Wacokid27]

time is marching on for Cody

I'm sorry, but this line really threw me for a loop.

Cody's 28 years old.
Daniel Bryan is 32. CM Punk is 34. Damien Sandow is 31. Dolph Ziggler is 33. Ryback is 31. Randy Orton is 33.
Age is not an issue for Cody. He's got plenty of time, barring serious injury, to perform at a high level in the WWE.
To put it in American sports terms, WWE performers are more like NFL quarterbacks (who usually perform better in their 30's, after gaining some experience) than NFL running backs (who typically have shorter careers because of the physical punishment they regularly take, so a running back has to make an impact while in their 20's, since many don't make it into their 30's while still active in the NFL).

As to the OP, was there actually a concern that Cody Rhodes was really fired by WWE? Did any (reasonable) person really think his pro wrestling career was over when he got "fired" by HHH on last Monday's Raw? Personally, I'm glad to hear there are plans to push him on his return, but this didn't exactly come as a shock to me. With the fan support he's consistently gotten recently, not to mention the crowd reaction to his match and the aftermath, WWE would be stupid to not push him when he gets back from his honeymoon (he may need a week or two after his honeymoon's over, by the way....let him get his energy back and all). I just hope Cody's got the stuff to grab hold of this opportunity with both hands and ride it for all it's worth. This could very well be his ticket to the main event.

wk

 

[Roi]

I know it sound stupid but, could Rhodes return as heel?

 

[Wacokid27]

I know it sound stupid but, could Rhodes return as heel?

Could he? Sure. Will he? No.

It wouldn't be good for business. The fans are going to be solid behind him on his return and they'd be foolish not to use that.

wk

 

[BrockLesnarFanForLife]

How are they gonna bring back Cody though? this is just fucked up booking

 

[Shadie T]

How are they gonna bring back Cody though? this is just fucked up booking

There is plenty ways to bring him back, This has made booking better.

 

[Wacokid27]

How are they gonna bring back Cody though? this is just fucked up booking

Expect the unexpected.

wk

 

[Cloud]

At wk

Yes he is only 28 but his gimmick needs work his persona needs improvement by the time these things are sorted and he us ready for a push well it may be too late as there are so many guys there and ready to be there that he might struggle to get a look in.

 

[Wacokid27]

At wk

Yes he is only 28 but his gimmick needs work his persona needs improvement by the time these things are sorted and he us ready for a push well it may be too late as there are so many guys there and ready to be there that he might struggle to get a look in.

My point was simply that he isn't old by WWE standards and that, except for guys like Orton, Rocky, and Brock, most guys seem to be in their early 30's before they're knocking on the door of main event status.

As to your point, I'm not too worried about Cody's gimmick/persona/etc., simply because he's shown the signs of being an outstanding worker and has good mic skills. His gimmick, at least from the perspective of his post-"firing" promo, will be that he is Dusty Rhodes' son and Goldust's brother, a natural anti-WWE-establishment face because of the way both Dusty and Dustin were treated when they came to WWE. If he can deliver half that passion in his promos after his return, he'll be head-and-shoulders above most of the boys in the back. So, I'm honestly not worried about Cody. He'll be fine.

wk

 

[Zach]

My point was simply that he isn't old by WWE standards and that, except for guys like Orton, Rocky, and Brock, most guys seem to be in their early 30's before they're knocking on the door of main event status.

As to your point, I'm not too worried about Cody's gimmick/persona/etc., simply because he's shown the signs of being an outstanding worker and has good mic skills. His gimmick, at least from the perspective of his post-"firing" promo, will be that he is Dusty Rhodes' son and Goldust's brother, a natural anti-WWE-establishment face because of the way both Dusty and Dustin were treated when they came to WWE. If he can deliver half that passion in his promos after his return, he'll be head-and-shoulders above most of the boys in the back. So, I'm honestly not worried about Cody. He'll be fine.

wk

For some reason I can't like this... so "like."

 

[Zach]

My point was simply that he isn't old by WWE standards and that, except for guys like Orton, Rocky, and Brock, most guys seem to be in their early 30's before they're knocking on the door of main event status.

As to your point, I'm not too worried about Cody's gimmick/persona/etc., simply because he's shown the signs of being an outstanding worker and has good mic skills. His gimmick, at least from the perspective of his post-"firing" promo, will be that he is Dusty Rhodes' son and Goldust's brother, a natural anti-WWE-establishment face because of the way both Dusty and Dustin were treated when they came to WWE. If he can deliver half that passion in his promos after his return, he'll be head-and-shoulders above most of the boys in the back. So, I'm honestly not worried about Cody. He'll be fine.

wk

For some reason I can't like this... so "like."

 

[CM Punk]

You liked it. Nice double post as well.