Brodie Lee Jr. recently opened up about his connection with the current Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes. Their relationship began with a heartfelt rivalry in AEW before the passing of Brodie Lee, after which Rhodes developed a close bond with Brodie Lee’s family, particularly his son, Brodie Jr. Brodie Jr. has often been seen courtside at Rhodes’ major WWE matches, including the WrestleMania main event, forming a personal connection away from the spotlight.
In an interview with Pro Wrestling Classic, Brodie Jr. shared touching moments about their bond, including calling Cody “uncle.” He recalled a funny encounter at Fanatics Fest where someone mistook him for Cody’s son, and Cody proudly declared himself to be Brodie’s uncle figure. Brodie Jr. also revealed that Cody and his wife Brandi recently asked him to be the godfather to their youngest daughter, Leilani, a moment that moved him deeply. This gesture symbolized the strong family ties Rhodes has built with the Lee family over the years.
Brodie Lee Jr. occasionally appears on AEW and ROH programming with the Dark Order and has dedicated years to training under WWE stars Natalya and TJ Wilson at The Dungeon.
Fan Take: This heartfelt connection between Brodie Lee Jr. and Cody Rhodes highlights the deep bonds behind the wrestling scenes that fans don’t often see. For AEW fans, it reinforces the legacy of Brodie Lee within the sport while showing how personal relationships can bridge across wrestling promotions, potentially shaping future collaborations and storytelling in wrestling.
