Kemo
10-29-2023, 07:24 PM
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'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes continues to prove his popularity with the WWE Universe by outselling the promotion's own-brand merchandise.
Rhodes has been one of WWE's top stars since his WrestleMania 38 return in April of last year. In stark contrast to the mixed-at-best response Rhodes received during his AEW run, the American Nightmare has been well-received by the WWE Universe. Despite his devastating loss at WrestleMania 39, Rhodes continues to be seen as a top Superstar, with many predicting he will 'finish the story' at WrestleMania 40.
Cody Rhodes' merchandise is selling incredibly well at WWE events, Fightful Select has learned, in fact, Cody has been able to outsell WWE-brand merchandise at some recent live events, in what is a rarity. WWE-brand merchandise is an all-encompassing term that includes everything from generic WWE logo shirts to event merchandise and expensive items such as replica championship belts.
Cody's weight belts have proven to be especially popular with fans, and he has had continued success with merchandise since his 2022 return. At last month's Payback Premium Live Event, Rhodes' merchandise outsold John Cena & LA Knight, though it was WWE-brand merchandise that came out on top. Rhodes was outselling WWE earlier this year, though fell behind John Cena during the week Cena made his WWE return ahead of WrestleMania 39.
Speaking of John Cena, the 16-time WWE World Champion has beaten Cody a couple of times, but generally, it’s Rhodes, Cena, or generic WWE merchandise that are the top sellers at events.
'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes continues to prove his popularity with the WWE Universe by outselling the promotion's own-brand merchandise.
Rhodes has been one of WWE's top stars since his WrestleMania 38 return in April of last year. In stark contrast to the mixed-at-best response Rhodes received during his AEW run, the American Nightmare has been well-received by the WWE Universe. Despite his devastating loss at WrestleMania 39, Rhodes continues to be seen as a top Superstar, with many predicting he will 'finish the story' at WrestleMania 40.
Cody Rhodes' merchandise is selling incredibly well at WWE events, Fightful Select has learned, in fact, Cody has been able to outsell WWE-brand merchandise at some recent live events, in what is a rarity. WWE-brand merchandise is an all-encompassing term that includes everything from generic WWE logo shirts to event merchandise and expensive items such as replica championship belts.
Cody's weight belts have proven to be especially popular with fans, and he has had continued success with merchandise since his 2022 return. At last month's Payback Premium Live Event, Rhodes' merchandise outsold John Cena & LA Knight, though it was WWE-brand merchandise that came out on top. Rhodes was outselling WWE earlier this year, though fell behind John Cena during the week Cena made his WWE return ahead of WrestleMania 39.
Speaking of John Cena, the 16-time WWE World Champion has beaten Cody a couple of times, but generally, it’s Rhodes, Cena, or generic WWE merchandise that are the top sellers at events.