During an interview on the Double Coverage Podcast, Cody Rhodes and host Zach Hirsch discussed some of the strongest wrestlers he has ever shared the ring with.
After comparing the power of Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, the former Undisputed WWE Champion highlighted the athleticism of modern talent, noting that today’s roster showcases a blend of physical traits and performance art.
Again, I love that we’re doing these tryouts and the NIL stuff is, let’s find some of these guys who have this [defense tackle type builds. I love to have the performative because you can make it all work in pro wrestling. You can be fully this introvert artist and crazy ideas, kind of like Mick Foley was, right? Or you can be a combination like Bret Hart, or you can be someone like an Oba, like a Brock, like a Trick, like a Bianca Belair.
Rhodes further elaborated on his view of the former WWE Women’s Champion, saying she exemplifies the pinnacle of athletic ability in the company.
Bianca Belair is maybe WWE’s greatest athlete ever. So to be able to have that melting pot. She’s a prime example of if anyone looks at the system. If they look at the system today and think, ‘Oh, why do they care so much about the sports and the athleticism?’ It can really help in the ring. It can really give you a side of an edge. Some people’s edge is their promo. Some people’s edge is their savvy. Some people’s edge is their sheer consistency or their ability to believe in themselves.
Belair has been sidelined since suffering a complex finger injury at WrestleMania 41 and made a brief appearance at WrestleMania 42 to announce her pregnancy.
