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[28 Apr 2012|04:04pm] I hear someone has a new twitter video coming tonight. Oh yeah, buddy. Be prepared for this one. Ha. Been quite a bit since I've updated, but as everyone knows the European tour was chaotic and just got home for the first time Wednesday and I had a lot catching up to do...with Dozer. He missed me, even took him to the dog park yesterday where he struck out with all the 'bitches' just like his Pops lately. Such a fail. But it's good to finally get a breather for the first time since WrestleMania and I know everyone thinks it sucks so bad that I lost the belt to Show, but I don't mind. My bag's lighter (for now) and I can win it back and then move onto bigger and better things. Not literally doesn't get much bigger than Show.. Extreme Rules should be fun, my last man standing match with Rey last year is one of my favorite matches of my career, and WWE.com even did an article on the Rhodes family history in extreme matches. Although, we don't have much of a track record. Last one I remember was my Dad's match with Randy, Texas Bullrope, right around when I debuted. Brutal. God, that was one of the last matches he worked, so tough to watch. Can't take those shots at 60 or however old he was then, had to be closer to 61 o2 62. But still. I fully expect Bryan and Sheamus to steal the show, even with Punk and Jericho on the card in a street fight. Think both matches will be crazy. And Lesnar/Cena speaks for itself. Now that I've done hyping the card and myself what else is new? Oh, congrats to the new Diva's Champ! I think I owe you a drink or two for that one, Nikki. Great stuff. Atlanta is dull today, I mean god I always complain about being on the road so much and never being home and yet today and yesterday has been pretty dull. Maybe it's because, I'm just the kind of guy that cannot relax no matter how hard I try. I did get to sit down and catch up on Game of Thrones last night, which was good. Gotta love DVR, but once that was done I felt so lazy I had to go and murder an hour of cardio on the elliptical. Seriously, I have problems. It's hard being so good sometimes. 10 comments|post comment

Official Cody Rhodes Merchandise. [06 Apr 2012|10:42pm] http://www.twitvid.com/DPKH8 I'm possibly twitter addicted. After coming home from a long 'Mania week what was the first thing I thought to do? Film a video for twitter with my sister's dogs...Yeah, I...really don't know, I call it 'being overwhelmed, over tired, and under sexed' or something like that. For those in the audience wondering where Dozer was, he was being a complete drama king and would refuse to do the video unless he was featured in every frame. True story. He's a bipolar bulldog, I cut him out. We're feuding. 'Mania next year, book it. But the morale of the story is..I FINALLY GOT A TEE SHIRT! I know, it's crazy and it's a design I had to fight for. I took a jab in the video at one of the head design guys since I literally wrestled for over 2 months with idea's for him. I'd sit on the plane and just doodle on a notepad, and I'm no artist, hand it to him and he'd bring it back and I'd basically spit in his face. I know, I'm a gentlemen right? And a scholar! The video was fun though, getting some good feedback on the whole 'twitter' thing but still not sure if I'm "doing it right", ha...don't even need to point out the millions of ways I could take this if I had wanted to. But anyway, home for a few days or you'd think. But instead of just staying in Florida from TV Tuesday and going straight to my parents staying a few extra days for Easter stuff. I decided to come home for a few days simply to fly out again tomorrow for Easter at my parents. Should be fun, get to see the whole family, get to get my ass kicked by my nephews who are getting way too strong for my liking. My days off and supposed to be spent getting massages, not administering powerbombs on the couch. But hey, it's Uncle duty..and I'll take it. 17 comments|post comment

Addressing the Rumors [15 Mar 2012|08:26pm] [ mood | geeky ] First rumor on the web these days, "Am I engaged?" Cody's response: Are you fucking stupid? To who.... Next matter of business. "Am I working hurt?" Well that's complicated. With our schedule when 'aren't' we "working hurt"? I'm not going to sit here and bitch and moan about my elbow or my shoulder or my knee's. I don't want sympathy nor do I deserve it. Everyone knows what their getting into when they get into this business and injuries happen and hey when they aren't too serious and can be fixed by some ice baths and massages? Why sweat it. Especially around 'Mania time. This is our Superbowl..Like I need to tell anyone reading this that..but still. Big Gronk on the Pats was fucked up before the SuperBowl game against the Giants and he was definitely "working hurt" as our internet community likes to call it but he was never shown pity for or bitched at for being hurt. Sorry these two things were just bothering me. I hardly ever give the internet any response, you know my whole Anti-Twitter lifestyle kinda holds me back from that so I'll do it here. I thought the engagement rumors were the best since this is probably the first time since I graduated High School I didn't have a girlfriend for 3 months. Love our fans, but damn sometimes...sometimes.. Anyway, other than that things have been pretty good leading up to 'Mania. 2 singles matches in a row? I feel fucking great. I mean it feels so weird that LAST YEAR'S WM was my first ever singles Pay-Per View Match. Kind of a nice ha-ha for me. I'm really stretching for things to talk about, I wanted to sound hard and not talk about how I took my niece putt putt golfing today...shit, did I just type that? Ugh, my life is ridiculous. 6 comments|post comment

Did you ever hear that one? [18 Feb 2012|05:05pm] About the 2nd generation kid that would never make it in WWE? And if he did he'd blow it with drugs or partying like every other example before him? Me either. It feels like I've been in WWE forever when in reality it hasn't even been 5 years since I've been called up tot he main roster. I hear a lot of rumbles about me and my in ring work and how it was just given to me due to my last name and I have to laugh. These people obviously don't remember my beginning, teaming with Bob fucking Holly of all people. Followed by being the 3rd wheel of Legacy and told by many to "step up my game or be axed". Exact words I was told by Vince at one point, he hated my look, hated me on the mic, and I decided from that day on I'd change everyone's opinions. And when they handed me the worst thing in Dashing Grooming Tips I took that and kicked the door right in, and have been steadily improving ever since. Not to ring my own bell or anything but I'm really excited for tomorrow and being involved in the Elimination Chamber, something that people are laughing at me for. I know that it's going to be a brutal match and I'll most likely end up coming out looking a lot less dashing but that's what it's all about. Making memories and making an impact and I plan on doing both. It was only a year ago when I had my first EVER singles Pay-Per View match...and it was at WrestleMania. Looking up to up step that at this year's show. I still really hope to wrestle my brother but with the way things change...I guess we'll have to wait, sit on the edge of the seat persay. But enough about wrestling, I've done enough media to choke a horse today. And by media I mean I've texted all my friends hyping up the event. Ted tweeted a picture of me apparently..I do not approve of this and I still will never get an effin' twiter..I swear to god if people don't start taking that to heart I'm gonna get it printed up on my boots or something. Get a tee shirt made like I said I would a few months back. The internet is fun but not when you have enough time to tweet about what meal you just ate, nonetheless take a photo of it. Poor children of tomorrow. But where was I? Not really sure. Got a few days off this week, which was nice. Hung out in Atlanta and met up with a few friends I don't see enough of. Which is fun as always, went out and did the bar scene. Acted like a real 26 year old! It was great. Back to the real grind though, hit the gym already and Milwaukee has been fairly quiet. Lotta rumbling about EC in this hotel though. Was already asked what I was doing tonight, think it'll be a nice quiet night and early night at that. Tomorrow's gonna be a big one. But I'm sure as hell ready. Don't let em sleep on ya.. 3 comments|post comment

Sleep? What's that thing you speak of? [23 Jan 2012|07:20am] [ mood | accomplished ] Man it's been a crazy few weeks since the New Year. I feel like I haven't had a chance to catch my breath since Aspen and for some reason or another I find myself planning another trip there in February. Not that big this time, maybe just a day or so. The slopes always tend to help me clear my head. It's funny as a kid my Dad and Bro would always try to get me to go hunting said it was the most relaxing thing they could do to relieve stress. I hated hunting but damn if skiing didn't help my find that. Don't worry I've tried snowboarding and wasn't so bad but if I came in with broken arms every week something tells me I wouldn't still have a job. Job. Damn we've been going nonstop since 2012 began and not saying I don't love it, I do but I definitely can't wait for a day or so to myself. I took a day in Vegas after we taped SD there last week. That was a bust though, literally. Some of my boys from home met up and we all lost a bunch of money (mostly mine - never drunk buy chips with your broke friends, folks) and drank far too much alcohol. I don't drink much so when I do... Well let's just say ow. I'm really excited for the Rumble Sunday and ready for WrestleMania season it puts everyone in their top form and really is just something I can't even put into words for people not in our industry. Guess that's why I do so few radio spots. I am definitely hoping to face Dustin at WrestleMania it's both of our dream matches and something that can absolutely become a reality. I just hate the waiting game, but fingers crossed. Other than that who knows maybe I'll go out Sunday win the Rumble and pull double duty at 'Mania hell if anyone can I can right? ;) I like how it's so hectic in my life the only time I can update is at 7:30 in between conference calls. Damn boy, when did all this happen. I love it though. Living the dream.. If you weillllllllll. Sorry, I had to. Later guys. 4 comments|post comment

[26 Dec 2011|05:02pm] So I think everything is officially set for Aspen, got the two story condo all rented out and there's plenty of space for everyone who's going plus whoever feels like showing up last minute, haha. It's the best time, even got a few of my buddies from Marietta coming down this year. They all suck at skiing which makes it even better. I love watching my drunk friends fall. Gonna be a good time though, a nice few days to get away from the chaos of work. I mean, don't get me wrong I absolutely love what I do for a living and wouldn't change it for a second but everyone needs a bit of a break a chance to breathe and although most get it during the Holiday time, I never really do. Spent all Christmas Eve helping my sister put together all my niece's toys so they'd be set up when she woke up, I'd say we finished around 4:30 and she along with my nephew were awake and ready to go by 6:30. Sleep is for losers anyway but I thought I'd at least get more than I did on the road during my few days home. The Holidays were good though, you had Dream getting drunk and telling insane stories that we've all heard about 600 times by now, but that's just something you need to get used to in my family. My brother in law is already immune to it and he's only been around a few years. Ha. My Mom still cooks the best food on the planet, I love my Cuban heritage, seriously the food is one that simply cannot be topped. And I'm a big food guy. I spoiled myself for Christmas with some new skii's and other gear for Aspen. Have I mentioned how psyched I am for this trip? Haha. I'm seriously considering buying a timeshare there but I'd never get to use it, and it'd go to waste. I'll have to take it all in this next week when we head down and hopefully get another run or two in throughout the season. Can't believe Christmas has come and gone, it really didn't even feel like it. Maybe since I've been on the road so much or really have no one to buy for this year outside of immediate family. My wallet liked it though and I was still able to spoil my niece and nephews just a bit more than I would have if I had..someone else to spend it on. Can't dwell though, onto the next... And by next I mean TV..and tonight that's RAW. Hope you're ready cause I sure as hell am! 17 comments|post comment

If you weeiilll [05 Dec 2011|12:22pm] So WWE.com asked me for my holiday wish and I gave it to them. “I would like to be invited to the DiBiase Posse Party at one of the WWE live events. And I would like all those who attend to get food poisoning, besides me.” You're welcome, I said what everyone else was thinking. DiBiase Posse get outta' town, Ted. Thanksgiving was good and it was real nice to finally get off the road a few days and spend some time with my huge family. I swear each year more and more third cousins show up and I swear their breeding. Nice people and all but so far from dashing...I'm serious, bro. It was a good time though and whenever I can be the turkey bowl football stud I like to prove it. Played QB this year since last year I had something like 6 TD's and no one could stop me. I didn't even play offense in High School yet I schooled everyone. Dunno, guess I'm that damn good. So what's going on in the WWE lately? Well, Booker T decided he wants to try and get in the ring with the best of the best and prove that he's as worthless as I say he is. Guess that's fine, he can do whatever he wants. He's sill a lousy commentator and I'll prove he's a lousy wrestler at that. Past his prime and deserves to be sitting on the shelf and looked down upon like he is. Cole is more over than Booker. Sad, sad times. He was once actually relevant now he has to ride my coat tails. Aspen is coming up quick and I expect everyone to come this year and get extremely drunk and fall asleep in the snow. No, don't do that. It'll end bad trust me, it's not as fun as it sounds. But still, come and have a good time I'm an amazing skiier so I'll enjoy watching everyone fall on their face on the bunny slopes. I mean that's fine for my niece and nephews but really? Watching a 240 pound guy eat it in the snow bright and early? Nothing funnier. I should probably go to the gym and stop being lazy, never know if I'll show up on RAW tonight. I mean if a certain someone is behind the announce table then I guess it's my duty to be there, huh? Maybe one day one of these entries will be interesting and coherent..but until then. STAY DASHING. Hahaha. 11 comments|post comment

[16 Nov 2011|02:43pm] [ mood | lethargic ] Now I know how sacred lucha libre grapplers feel when they're removed of their mask. JUST KIDDING. I'm so happy I could toss that thing the other day. Actually, I'm just kidding about that too. I still have it, ace up the sleeve ;) but really it feels amazing to be able to breathe when wrestling again. I will never know how Rey does it. Guy ceases to amaze me. Feel better bro, we have more matches to steal. Get home to Georgia a few hours ago and I'm greeted by a Tornado warning/watch. Well, that's cool. Haha. Not even time to go out food shopping and since I haven't been home in 2 weeks all I have is Dozer's dog food. And uh, that shits nastier than sushi. Yes, I hate sushi. So if I die in this Tornado it's probably from starvation cause if my house falls on me or anything I could just blow the roof off, few CrossRhodes here, a few there. Piece of cake. Tour was fun though, but nice to have a few days off before heading off to New York City for Survivor Series. Just hope I don't get blown away by this stupid storm, should I risk it and go get food? Could always go to my sisters....decisions. decisions. I need to start planning for my yearly trip to Aspen around New Year's. Who wants in this year? Seriously it's mad fun and I always end up drunk face first in the snow. I know SOMEONE has pics of that from last year... 14 comments|post comment

Oversea's Update [03 Nov 2011|10:39am] [ mood | bored ] Isn't this what all the cool kids do when they'e jet lagged? I mean that's what I'm told so, you know me. Just tryin' to fit in. I bagged Kermit the Frog this week..and what exactly have YOU done? I got a lot of heat on that from my 3 year old niece and my 8 year old nephew, the 12 year old one thought I was the shit though so I think that over rides the other two. European Tour officially starts today for the ole' blue brand and I gotta say I'm pretty excited. I'm not much to go out sight seeing or anything on these shows (I hated history in school) but the rides from show to show on the buses with the crew are fun, not to mention meeting all the UK fans with terrible teeth. I think they all still hate me for calling them out on that a few years back with good ole' Dashing. Even brought my baggers so fear not... Ted is trying to get me to participate in 'Movember'. Just, no. I'll donate money to the cause, but I hate trends - it reminds me of twitter and did I ever mention I'll never, ever get one?? He's convinced I won't do it because, 'I can't' grow facial hair and would be incapabale of any growth even after a month. Clearly, he's an idiot and clearly, I'm too stubborn to prove him wrong because, I already <i>know</i> he is. My life is thrilling. I know. Wonder if we'll be able to watch the LSU/Bama game over here. First person who finds me a bar that's playing it gets a follow on twitter. (See what I did there? Genius). I need a female in my life, it's getting quite sad. Preferrably one who doesn't want to steal my ring trunks or ring boots and sell them on ebay. And one who won't cheat would be nice. I'm taking applications, so line on up. That sounds sarcastic and funny (to me - probably not to anyone else), but alas it's far too true. Why am I a "girlfriend" guy? I leave you with this, and dare you to 'top my nerd level now...' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db4jA7b70v4&list=FLu0zS_NcUHx02jHiUIn9K6Q&index=1&feature=plpp_video 16 comments|post comment

First 'real' update.. [10 Oct 2011|06:24pm] [ mood | busy ] Drove into Oklahoma last night and I just felt like punching stuff. And by stuff I most likely mean Swagger, because, I know when I see him I'm going to hear it. If you haven't figured it out already I'm talking about the absolutely beating the Sooners gave to 'my' Longhorns on Saturday. God, it was terrible. Not to mention Dallas had a bye this week and the Falcons started off strong against the Packers only to lose it in the 2nd half. Yeah, wasn't a very good football weekend for me. Whenever I need to listen to my Dad for over an hour ranting and rambling I know it isn't good. I feel much worse for my Mom though, he wasn't able to go to the game this year, he had things in FCW to handle, so he was even more upset. Thinks he jinxed the team by not going. God, he's really getting crazier by the year. Aha. Anyway, aside from my football blues, RAW should be an interesting one tonight. I mean who HASN'T heard about the rally? And all that jazz. I'm pretty pumped on it. I'm more psyched on carrying the 'classic' Intercontinental Championship belt through airports though, already been stopped twice with it. Everyone assumes it's a replica but then when it weighs the better part of 20 pounds they believe me. Plus, all I have to do is starting humming Dream's theme song and they get the hint. My iPad becomes more and more handy every day and I swear by the thing. No longer do I have to lug my laptop around, I mean not like it was much lugging Mac's are so damn light, but still. I can just sit around and read my new favorite comics whenever the hell I feel like. Also would probably be pretty convienent to tweet or get on facebook..but no, I still won't do that. And hell, the more fans ask and bother me about it, the slimmer chances are I'll get it. I've seen Ted's dork face when he's sitting on twitter getting praised, just isn't for me. I don't feel the need to post pictures of what I'm eating, or the gym I'm working out at. Thank you very much. I do have AIM though, and you should bother me on it. I have it connected to my phone so I'm on a good amount. AIM: CodemanRhodes What else? Oh, I bought a new pair of sunglasses yesterday but that's not really news. I don't think I can keep a pair for one weekend. They always get cracked in my bag or lost..or I just get sick of them. I swear I could open a sunglass hut with all the pairs I have laying around my house in Marietta. I'm gonna start charging my friends for borrowing them, that includes you Ted. 21 comments|post comment

Introductions are awkward... [05 Oct 2011|06:48am] [ mood | geeky ] I always hated these in school, moved around a lot and it never failed first day you'd have to stand at the front of the class and ramble about yourself. Of course, I always became the most popular kid in school because, of my Dad. But hey, it was still nerve racking for an 8 year old. Hi, I'm Cody. I like video games, working out, and I guess wrestling's a cool business. 26, easily entertained, dry sense of humor..come om, is this necessary? Haha. AIM Screen name is CodemanRhodes so definitely hit me up on that to bother me. Or here. So, uh yeah. By the way, if you watch and enjoy the new season of the Office without Steve Carell we simply cannot be friends. 47 comments|post comment

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