Cody Rhodes has been vocal about how he often misses WWE live events, also known as house shows. During a recent episode of his podcast, What Do You Want to Talk About?, Rhodes revealed to Jey Uso that he has pressed company officials on the issue.
“I made recommendations to some of the higher-ups in the company for a number of reasons — the camaraderie, the reps, the general feel of working here,” Rhodes said. “I said, ‘Have one weekend a month. Call it a family show.’ By their very nature, they almost poke the fourth wall. They’re classics, but they’re not. You’ll see some of the stuff you see on TV, but it’ll be a little mixed, and maybe you’ll see people you’ve never seen before who are getting their first rep in front of you.”
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Rhodes believes that changing the event brand will allow WWE to financially start hosting these events again, while Rhodes also brings additional benefits to the talent. During the podcast, Uso expressed his support for the idea and expressed his surprise that today’s young talent wouldn’t experience the same timeline that helped shape previous generations of the ring.
Although they hold these events much less frequently, AEW’s live events have something in common with Rhodes’ ideas, as indicated by the company naming them “House Rules.” They recently held an event during their visit to Australia where The IInspiration’s Cassie Lee and Jessie McKay made their AEW debut at a live event.
WWE still hosts live events, but not at the pace the company once did. However, if Rhodes has his way, that could soon pick up, allowing fans to experience something different one weekend a month.
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