Cody Rhodes knows airports, hotels, and public appearances can get hectic, but he still sees every fan interaction as part of the dream.
While speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Cody was asked about always having to be “on” as one of WWE’s biggest stars. He admitted it can be demanding, but said his perspective is different because he hit his peak later in his career and remembers what it was like when nobody was waiting for him.
“Ah, I mean, yes and no. Maybe it’s because I hit my stride in sports entertainment, pro wrestling, a little later in my career than I wanted to. I really don’t take any of it for granted.”
Cody then made it clear that fans will not hear him complain about being approached at hotels, airports, events, or during media obligations. To him, all of that is part of the blessing that comes with being in his current position.
“You’ll never hear me complain about the fans in the hotel or the airport collectors, or moments when I’m not in the best of spirits, or doing interviews. That’s all a gift. That’s a gift.”
The American Nightmare added that he loves being able to work every day and live out his dream, especially knowing that no run lasts forever. That’s why he made it clear that he doesn’t have any bad days.
“And I don’t know—I’ve got a lot of that, even though I’m not a boomer. I’ve got a lot of that mentality where I love it. This is a gift—to be able to work every day and live my dreams. And I know it’s going to end at some point, with all the retirements we’ve had in WWE. So I don’t really have bad days.”
Cody also addressed autograph collectors who may sell signed items later. He said John Cena once shared a similar mindset, and Cody agrees with it. Instead of being bothered, he feels flattered that his signature might help someone.
“Well, you talk about the ones who sell it—I’ve heard John Cena say this, and I don’t want to misquote him, but I feel the same way. That doesn’t seem like a problem for me. If anything, I’m flattered that I can help you out by signing my name on this Funko Pop. Again, it’s an absurd thing.”
Cody then traced that mindset back to his independent wrestling run. After leaving WWE and working the indies, he experienced what it felt like to arrive somewhere and have nobody care, and that changed how he views fan attention now.
“And maybe I got this perspective when I was doing independents and I was away from WWE—but when you show up to the airport and no one’s there, that’s bad. That’s bad. So I don’t take them for granted.”
Cody’s message is pretty simple: the attention may be overwhelming at times, but he still sees it as a sign that people care. After years of rebuilding himself outside WWE and becoming one of the company’s top stars, he is choosing gratitude over complaints.
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