Cody Rhodes is dedicated to maintaining his role as a babyface in WWE, expressing enthusiasm for the character he portrays. During an appearance on Live with Kelly & Mark, Rhodes shared that playing a heroic character is something he truly enjoys and has no plans to abandon anytime soon. His commitment to the babyface identity remains strong as WWE builds anticipation for the road to WrestleMania.
Renewed Popularity of Babyfaces Among WWE Fans
Rhodes highlighted a recent shift in WWE’s audience dynamics, where the younger fans have reinvigorated support for babyfaces. He noted that after a period dominated by anti-heroes, the enthusiasm for heroic wrestlers has returned with figures like Jey Uso and Sami Zayn leading the charge.
For a long time, there were a lot of anti-heroes,
Rhodes said.
Just recently it felt like WWE hit this stride with so much youth in the audience that it felt like babyfaces came back to life. Jey Uso, for example, is somebody that the kids go crazy for. Sami Zayn is out there doing it. And for me to be able to be in that spot, I don’t want to leave it. It’s so much fun.
– Cody Rhodes
Looking Ahead to WrestleMania and Potential Storylines
Since returning to WWE in 2022, Rhodes has been the company’s leading babyface. Although he has occasionally mentioned the idea of turning heel, sources indicate this change won’t occur unless absolutely necessary. Recent reports from Dave Meltzer suggest Rhodes’ merchandise continues to sell well, reinforcing the value of his current role.
Following the loss of the WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre, Rhodes now aims to secure another title opportunity. His path to WrestleMania 42 includes participating in the upcoming Elimination Chamber event. This Friday on SmackDown, he will compete in a Chamber qualifying match alongside Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu.
Significance of Rhodes’ Commitment and What to Expect Next
Cody Rhodes’ dedication to being a babyface reflects WWE’s broader appeal to its youthful audience who crave heroic figures. His ongoing popularity and strong merchandise performance indicate that the company is likely to continue positioning him as a central heroic character. Fans can expect Rhodes to play a prominent role on the road to WrestleMania, where his storyline will develop in pursuit of championship success.
