On a recent episode of his podcast, What Do You Wanna Talk About?, Cody Rhodes shared one of the most unusual moments from his time traveling with Bryan Danielson, known as American Dragon. The story details a strange and surprising topic that came up during one of their long road trips together, highlighting their unique dynamic.
Rhodes recounted how Danielson frequently chose unexpected subjects for deep discussions while they were on the road. During the conversation with guest Nikki Bella, Rhodes explained,
“I spent a lot of time on the road with Brian, a lot of time,”
—Cody Rhodes. He continued,
“And one of the things that really, really shocked me… is he would always pick the strangest things to have a deep conversation about. And one of them was… he started talking about the average male penis size, and wanted to have a full round table about it.”
Awkward Moment Amplified by Unexpected Company
The odd discussion became even more awkward because Brandi Rhodes, Cody’s wife, was in the car with them. Rhodes recalled his reaction, mixing curiosity and disbelief over the scientific nature of the topic.
“And I remember I was just like… what? And it was nothing. It was like a scientific conversation, totally he wanted to have,”
he said with laughter.
“But I thought, ‘Where was it? Was it your need to like, hey, we’re on the road, we’re going to talk? Was it genuinely something you read this morning, and you wanted to bring up?’ But it was just like, jarring.”
Nikki Bella Shares Insight on Danielson’s Humor
Nikki Bella confirmed that Bryan Danielson’s penchant for risqué humor fits his personality perfectly. She noted that he enjoys jokes about genitals and finds the depiction of such topics on television amusing. According to her,
“He loves boner jokes, d*ck jokes, like, all the things,”
—Nikki Bella.
“The fact that TV [shows] will show penis now, he thinks it’s hilarious. That’s great.”
The Rhythms of Wrestling Life and Long-Standing Friendships
Cody Rhodes and Bryan Danielson’s connection dates back to their WWE days, where they spent extensive time together as tag team partners, even holding the tag titles briefly. Their shared history still produces many memorable and entertaining stories, reflecting the camaraderie and quirks of life on the wrestling road.
Rhodes also took a moment to recall an unusual backstage encounter with Donald Trump during his early WWE career, adding context to the unique experiences wrestlers face beyond the ring. As both Rhodes and Danielson continue to evolve in their careers, these anecdotes offer fans a glimpse into the personal side of two prominent figures in professional wrestling.
