Major Star Confesses to Falling in Love With Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes is arguably the top babyface in WWE right now.

His talent for blending authenticity, vulnerability, and classic storytelling helps him connect with crowds in a way only a few modern stars have managed to do. He projects poise and empathy, speaks in his own words, and treats promos like conversations, letting fans in on his journey and family legacy.

That sincerity has aided Cody Rhodes in fueling sustained reactions across the WWE Universe. All of these and many more qualities have made him a champion who feels real, consistent, and accessible. That is why not only the fans, even Grammy-nominated, multiple award-winning country music star Jelly Roll loves him.

Why And When Did Jelly Roll Fall in Love With Cody Rhodes?

Jelly Roll appeared as a special guest on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About podcast a few days ago. He admitted he is a huge fan, explaining that he admires The American Nightmare as a wrestler. He also told him about the exact moment when he fell in love with the Undisputed WWE Champion.

Roll said, “I’m a huge fan, man. I told you this off-camera, but I want to give you your flowers in front of your audience. Like I always loved you. I loved you as a wrestler, I loved you as a worker, but I fell in love with you when I got to watch you have long-form conversations, you know what I mean?”

“It was like cause you can hide your depth in a 3-minute promo or a quick interview backstage, but you can’t hide the human you are for hours at a time with different people sitting across from you asking each other questions and having conversations. So you’re an awesome human, man. Thanks for having me.” (1:06 – 1:38)

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