One big thing: Cody Rhodes declares the Rhodes family has their own version of The Bloodline
The Rhodes family legacy in professional wrestling is set to continue with the next generation, according to Cody Rhodes.
• In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Cody highlighted his nephews Dalton and Dylan as the future of the Rhodes dynasty.
• The brothers, known as “The Texas Outlaws,” made their wrestling debut earlier this year.
• Cody stated, “We have our own bloodline,” drawing a parallel to WWE’s dominant Bloodline faction.
Why it matters
The emergence of a new generation of Rhodes wrestlers could significantly impact the wrestling industry, potentially creating a rival legacy to The Bloodline.
By the numbers
• 3 generations of Rhodes wrestlers (Dusty, Cody/Dustin, Dalton/Dylan)
• 2 current Rhodes family members active in major promotions (Cody in WWE, Dustin in AEW)
• 1 tag team championship already won by Dalton and Dylan (as Wayne and Wyatt Rhodes)
The bigger picture
The Rhodes family’s wrestling lineage:
• Started with “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes
• Continued with Dusty’s sons, Cody and Dustin (fka Goldust)
• Now extends to the third generation with Dalton and Dylan
What they’re saying
Cody Rhodes on his nephews’ future:
“It doesn’t–and won’t–end with me. Behind the curtain are my nephews Dalton and Dylan. They’re close with Dustin, and to see them go from playing around to the point where now I can see it–it’s one of those things where, once you start, you can’t stop.”
The bottom line
While Dalton and Dylan are still in college and developing their skills, their entry into professional wrestling signals the potential for a long-lasting Rhodes dynasty in the industry.
What do you think about the possibility of a Rhodes family “Bloodline” in professional wrestling? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
