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)
At a recent WWE event, a new undisputed universal champion was crowned. After a championship drought lasting over 1000 days, the 38-year-old emerged as the champion, dethroning the fabulous in the process. NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. took to social media to express admiration for the impressive performance of the newly crowned champion.
In a tweet, the 49-year-old man 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 wish of the Rhodes family to see a WWE champion in their lineage.
“He completed the story. Impressive show @CodyRhodes #WrestleMania”
The fight at Lincoln Financial Field started slowly but quickly gained momentum. Several stars entered the wrestling stage, including and . Eventually, only Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns remained, with Rhodes emerging as the winner. The fight was watched by millions of people around the world, including NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr.
After his championship victory, 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 headed backstage, he was greeted by several WWE stars who presented him with a Rolex. This was no ordinary watch, as it held sentimental value for the Rhodes family. It was the same watch that Rhodes’ father pawned years ago to help his son attend acting school.
This memento will hold a special place in Rhodes’ heart as it brings back cherished memories from his childhood with his father. However, his journey in the WWE is far from over, and he will face new challenges as he defends his universal champion title.
