Cody Rhodes

[Xero]

Originally Posted by Jura I didn't really see what all the hub bub was about when a few of you were clamoring over him after Legacy broke up and until recently, I was indifferent. I wasn't a big fan of Dashing Cody Rhodes or this protective mask gimmick, maybe if it was a different mask but I guess he didn't want it to come off superhero-ish but I like his character now. His mannerism and facial expressions are starting to become similar to his brother's. His moveset is good too.

I wouldn't say I was a fan of the Dashing gimmick. It was a bit ridiculous and almost came off as a comedy character. But there were sparks of awesomeness in him that I saw. And that gimmick laid the groundwork for the evolution of what he is today, and what he's still to become. In hindsight, the Dashing gimmick was the best thing that could have happened to him. I did love the Undashing gimmick, though. The mask was perfect at first but it started to get long in the tooth and I'm glad they pulled the plug on it.

[Theo Dious]

Originally Posted by Xero I wouldn't say I was a fan of the Dashing gimmick. It was a bit ridiculous and almost came off as a comedy character. But there were sparks of awesomeness in him that I saw. And that gimmick laid the groundwork for the evolution of what he is today, and what he's still to become. In hindsight, the Dashing gimmick was the best thing that could have happened to him. I did love the Undashing gimmick, though. The mask was perfect at first but it started to get long in the tooth and I'm glad they pulled the plug on it.

I'd like to think that the Dashing gimmick was never anything but a setup to the mask. And they yanked the mask at exactly the right time (though it may have had more longevity without Cole constantly screaming about it being medically necessary. Christ. Every time I think about it I imagine Bobby Heenan in his very understated, comically certain tone, "hey, that mask is a medical appliance. A doctor told him he has to wear it. Trust me, I wouldn't lie to you." Then my head ends up full of Cole's histrionic seventh-grader voice. UGH.)

Anyways, I am SO excited to see where Cody and the classic IC strap go next. I would seriously love to see a Rhodes/Barrett feud at some point. Fuck turning either of them face.

[tjmidnight420]

Originally Posted by Tedious Fuck turning either of them face.

That goes against all logic in the 'E'. Somebody has to be the face.