Cody Rhodes reflects on neck tattoo and Dusty Rhodes's potential reaction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cody Rhodes discussed his neck tattoo during an appearance on the What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, expressing that it is his greatest regret. Rhodes believed his late father, Dusty Rhodes, would not have approved, saying he would have reacted negatively to its size and placement. He also noted the tattoo has become a significant part of his brand since his return to WWE in 2022. Brandi Rhodes, Cody's wife, initially had doubts about the tattoo but has since grown used to it. Cody Rhodes is set to face Randy Orton on September 6 at Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, Georgia, following their ongoing rivalry that escalated after an encounter at SummerSlam.
- •Cody Rhodes debuted his neck tattoo at AEW Revolution 2020.
- •He called the tattoo his greatest regret on a recent podcast.
- •Dusty Rhodes would reportedly have reacted negatively to the tattoo.
- •Cody Rhodes faces Randy Orton on September 6 in Atlanta.
- •Their rivalry intensified after an incident at SummerSlam.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Cody Rhodes Reveals How Dusty Rhodes Would React to His Neck Tattoo
"At AEW Revolution 2020, Cody Rhodes debuted his now infamous yet iconic neck tattoo before his match against Maxwell Jacob Friedman.The American Nightmare logo tattoo received mixed reactions from people, mainly due to its size and placement. But it has become part of Rhodes’ brand, especially when he returned to WWE in 2022.Cody Rhodes on […] The post Cody Rhodes Reveals How Dusty Rhodes Would React to His Neck Tattoo appeared first on HEAVY.
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