Cody Rhodes praises Abyss as top WWE producer during a recent podcast, highlighting Chris Park’s contributions backstage in a discussion with Damian Priest. The conversation, which took place on
“What Do You Want To Talk About?”
, shed light on Abyss’s impact and the dynamics behind a prominent WWE match in Saudi Arabia.
Cody Rhodes Commends Chris Park’s Role in WWE
In the interview, Cody Rhodes, also known as The American Nightmare, expressed sincere admiration for Chris Park, who is widely recognized by his wrestling moniker, Abyss. Park, who has transitioned from an in-ring competitor to a backstage producer, played a significant part in orchestrating a key WWE event.
“I wanna shout out one of the best producers in all of WWE, that being Chris. Abyss is Chris Park. I just call him Abyss. Just a wonderful producer. Incredibly nervous all the time, but wants everything to be great. He was our producer for our match in Saudi.”
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
Backstage Tension Before the Match
The conversation also revealed pre-match concerns from WWE management regarding how the audience would react. A member of the team suggested that if the crowd was not responsive, the match should be shortened.
“For whatever reason, sometimes the crowds are amazing and hot and vocal and loud. This crowd was a little bit more subdued. Right before we went out, we were second to last I believe. Judgment Day, Cody Rhodes, this had been a regular TV story, someone in management stood up and said, ‘Hey, guys, if they’re not there for you, just go home. Take it home.’ I remember thinking ‘Hmm, don’t love that.’”
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
The Match and Turning the Audience Around
Despite initial concerns, Rhodes and Priest managed to win over the audience, a moment that was especially meaningful for their producer, Abyss. Their ability to engage the crowd highlighted not just their performance skills, but also the crucial behind-the-scenes efforts of Chris Park.
“Good moment, and I felt good for Abyss.”
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
Impact of Chris Park’s Contribution
Cody Rhodes’s words emphasize the significant influence producers like Chris Park have in shaping key WWE moments, both from a performance and backstage perspective. By spotlighting Abyss’s role, Rhodes underlines the teamwork and expertise required to elevate WWE matches, signifying the value of experienced producers in the company’s continued success.
