Cody Rhodes has signed countless autographs throughout his career, but as the WWE Champion, he has set boundaries on when he’ll agree to sign. In a discussion covered by Sports Illustrated, Rhodes highlighted the difference between genuine fans and those looking to profit from his signature.
He mentioned, “If I’m alone and I jump off the airport offsite, the only way you know is if you looked up my manifesto… it’s definitely coming with my sleazy version of me.” Cody dislikes people using his flight information just to sell items for profit, though he generally prefers to sign and quickly move past these situations. While he is open to engaging with professional autograph seekers, he emphasizes that he always reserves the right to say no.
His firm stance on this is, “My only no is if I’m with the kids… that’s not possible at this moment. That’s her time. And I have to give her time, it’s my daughter.”
In recent years, the issue of autograph seekers and how wrestlers manage their signatures has grown more prominent. After incidents where “fans” were trying to make wrestlers like Mysterio look bad, many wrestlers have tightened their autograph policies.
For Rhodes, the priority is ensuring that his time with his daughter is uninterrupted and fully focused. While he values his fans, he recognizes there are appropriate and inappropriate moments for interaction with the “American Nightmare.”
Fan Take: This insight into Cody Rhodes’ autograph policies gives WWE fans a better understanding of the challenges wrestlers face in balancing personal life and fan interactions. It also highlights the evolving relationship between wrestlers and their audiences, which could lead to more respectful and thoughtful engagement in the sport moving forward.
