This week the WWE world was given a heartwarming moment when "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes gave a young fan his most WWE-given gift by gifting a ring-piece from the squared circle.
During a live WWE event Rhodes noticed a young fan wearing the complete Cody gear from head to toe including his jacket and weight belt. The boy performed every step of his entrance like Cody as he mimicked the wrestling star to perfection.
Cody Rhodes immediately knew then the fan's uncanny resemblance and his profound dedication to wrestler's persona. The bout ended and he immediately made his way towards that young fan to gift him the match turnbuckle pad which bore his name.
A Moment Fit for WrestleMania Feels
The ring gear in professional wrestling grabbed attention of fans through its unique status as it belonged to Cody's own ring corner and had been WrestleMania 40's resting place along the way.
The fans on the internet got immediately excited moment this happened because they referred to it as “pure babyface energy.” They also loved the fact that he always has genuine moments with his fans particularly younger ones.
fans recognize Cody as the fan-favorite wrestler because his gestures always indicate why he deserves to be in this place. This art is done through legendary moments that go beyond victory promos and title victories. A lucky kid received the removed turnbuckle which gained a permanent place in his life-long memories.
Before the Biggest Show of the Year, the WWE Universe is aware of how Rhodes makes his presence felt as a premiere wrestler and beloved personality both inside and outside of the ring. With his salutations and affable demeanor and free turnbuckles Rhodes reminds all wrestling fans of the reasons why they were wrestling fans in the first place.
Such moments are typically found outside wrestling matches rather than in them.