Cody Rhodes Reflects on His SummerSlam Victory, Ranking It Among the Top Moments of His Career and Life
At the WWE SummerSlam premium live event held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, fans witnessed a thrilling matchup between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes. In a surprising turn of events, Cody Rhodes emerged victorious over Lesnar, executing a series of cross Rhodes moves to secure the win.
The post-match celebration added an emotional touch to the showdown, with Lesnar showing sportsmanship by shaking hands, hugging, and raising Rhodes’ arm in a show of respect. According to Triple H, this spontaneous gesture was genuine and unplanned.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated, Cody Rhodes shared his thoughts on this momentous occasion. He acknowledged the grueling battles with Lesnar and praised him as a rare and gifted athlete. Rhodes described the victory over Lesnar at SummerSlam as a pinnacle in his career, adding to his remarkable “mega run.”
“I have been so consistently surprised that I can’t get used to these moments. First, I won the Royal Rumble, now I beat Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. They’re once-in-a-lifetime moments in a once-in-a-lifetime run. This is my mega run, and the journey has been incredible. This is a top moment in my career, and it’s also a top moment in my life,” Rhodes said.
The significance of this victory resonated with the WWE Universe, as Rhodes received a standing ovation upon his return to the gorilla position. For Cody Rhodes, this mega run has been filled with unforgettable moments, and defeating Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam stands out as a top moment in both his career and life.