It's not completely awful, but to be honest, I don't want to see it. Cody Rhodes was doing fine as the guy who helps out John Cena. There are programs sitting there with Santino Marella, Randy Orton and even William Regal (assuming the WWE doesn't drop the Cena vs. Regal tension). I can't help but feel this is kind of a step backwards and momentum in a completely different direction.
I liked Hardcore Holly being the tough mentor to Charlie Haas on SmackDown!. In fact, I'd rather they did that again, and have Holly approach Haas about becoming his student, and having Shelton get jealous. This can lead to Hardcore Holly vs. Shelton Benjamin, Hardcore Holly vs. Charlie Haas and eventually The World's Greatest Tag Team vs. Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes (I am against the idea of a long-term team, however). Holly should be a face, and he should give the rub to Rhodes, but I think a permanent duo is kind of a pointless venture.
This is just the mark in me talking, but I'd love to see Hardcore Holly resume teaming with Val Venis. Have Holly remind Venis that he's a loser, and he needs to start winning again, and just have them chop the fuck out of people. HH & VV also have a fair bit in common. Both are veterans, who have never reacher their full potential; both are solid in-ring competitors; Val Venis is a pornstar, and "Hardcore" Holly sounds like he is; both used to race vehicles. I'd much prefer The Big Valbowski & The Big Shot teaming at this point in time.
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