WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes has given a fitting title to WWE’s current era of dominance. During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Rhodes compared this period to iconic eras like the Attitude Era and Ruthless Aggression Era, suggesting it be called the “Record Era.” He explained, “We’re breaking records left and right. It just feels like the right name for this golden period.”
Rhodes also credited WWE’s leadership team—Triple H, Nick Khan, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—for paving the way for his success. He described their guidance as instrumental, saying, “They’ve made it so easy for me. I’ve been dubbed The Quarterback—they call the plays, I run them, and hopefully, we all look good.”
Fresh off his monumental WrestleMania 40 victory, Rhodes shared an emotional moment from the night, particularly his celebration with his mother. Reflecting on his long journey to the championship, he said, “At eight years old, I just wanted it. It took me quite some time… This was the ultimate highlight for me. She doesn’t have boots and tights, but she’s a wrestler herself in spirit.”
Looking ahead, Rhodes is set to defend his title against Kevin Owens on NBC’s Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14th. While teasing surprises for the show, Rhodes couldn’t resist addressing Owens’ frequent criticisms of his sharp wardrobe choices. “No one has been more frustrated with me wearing suits than Kevin Owens. Make your own assumptions as to what that means,” he joked, adding intrigue to an already stacked event.