Cody Rhodes Claims WWE Stars Are “Too Sensitive” After Roxanne Perez Heckling Incident

The Roxanne Perez fan controversy just got another major voice added to it — and this time, it’s Cody Rhodes.

Weeks after a fan went viral for heckling Perez at Saturday Night’s Main Event — later apologizing and crediting Liv Morgan for helping smooth things over — Rhodes was asked about fan behavior while speaking to Brandon Walker on February 27, 2026. His take? If you’re in the arena, you’re part of the show.

Rhodes didn’t dodge the topic. Instead, he leaned into the idea that wrestling crowds have always been loud — and sometimes harsh: “If you’re there, you’re in the splash zone. You’re allowed to get it back.”

Rhodes made it clear he doesn’t believe basic crowd reactions should automatically be treated like misconduct. He questioned why fans yelling traditional chants are suddenly being judged so heavily.

“It’s very confusing to me that we judge fans so hard for coming to shows and yelling basic stuff. Like, ‘You suck.’ Why is that suddenly crossing a line? It’s strange. I don’t know.”

Rhodes admitted that perspectives can change, but right now, he feels WWE stars might be too sensitive. He then shifted the focus back onto the wrestlers themselves, putting focus on perspective.

“I get that sometimes it can feel harsh, and maybe one day I’ll feel differently and think, ‘Okay, that’s mean.’ But right now, it just feels like we might be a little too sensitive. If you’re a wrestler in WWE, making good money, on TV every week — you’re doing well. You’ve got to put those feelings just a little to the side. You know what I’m saying?”

Rhodes’ comments don’t excuse crossing moral or ethical lines — something he’s acknowledged in other discussions — but they do reinforce his belief that wrestling crowds are supposed to be interactive, loud, and emotional.

The original fan already took responsibility for his tone and said his apology to Perez was voluntary. Now, with Rhodes adding his voice, the conversation has changed again — this time toward whether the culture around crowd reactions is changing.

Do you agree with Cody Rhodes that wrestling crowds are being judged too harshly, or should there be stricter boundaries for what fans can yell at live events? Share your thoughts below.

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