How WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes Is Building His ‘Kingdom’ Brick by Brick

Imagine being the son of a lauded WWE Hall of Famer and wanting to fill his iconic wrestling boots. That was once the story for Cody Rhodes — the son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes — whose gripping promos and electric matches with Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, and Lex Luger made him the standard in pro wrestling during the 1980s. Once grappling with the legacy and shadow of his late father, Cody is no longer chasing ghosts.RelatedNew York Mets' Jose Iglesias, a.k.a. Candelita, Achieves First No. 1 on a Billboard Chart With 'OMG'07/10/2024ExploreSee latest videos, charts and newsCody RhodesDownstaitSee latest videos, charts and newsSince his return to the WWE in 2022, Rhodes is arguably the company’s top star, courtesy of his charisma, in-ring prowess and captivating entrance theme, which doubles as a rallying cry for his audience. Created by the alternative rock band Downstait in 2016 during Rhodes’ departure from the WWE, “Kingdom” tells the story of the wrestler seeking fans’ support wh...