Cody Rhodes talks about risking WWE security to sell his Cross Rhodes

Working for over a decade in multiple wrestling promotions around the world, including NWA, NJPW, ROH, and WWE, and playing a key role in the formation of AEW, Cody Rhodes is considered one of the most complete superstars in the business. Rhodes, an accomplished grappler and technical as well as an exceptional storyteller in the ring, has also been called a master of technical wrestling. He has been involved in the sport of wrestling as part of an illustrious lineage of one of the greatest wrestling families of all time.

American Nightmare is an impressive, adaptable, and highly talented speaker who steals the show with her amazing performance. He uses a fluid, powerful move set that combines grace and agility with every move during his matches. With so many amazing moves under his belt, Rhodes has never shied away from using them to establish himself as a giant in the business.

Cross Roads is his biggest step; It’s a straightforward finish that meets all the requirements. With the passion that Rhodes uses, it can be done quickly, create tension due to counter opportunities and look devastating. Although it lacks the elegance of his airborne attacks, it is still the most devastating skill in his toolbox.

This move is more effective if the opponent also contributes to it and sells it destructively. The art of selling cross roads is effective if the opponent captures the move at the right time after its execution. When American Nightmare made it to a security guard on a recent episode of SmackDown, fans instantly recognized how beautiful it could be if sold perfectly.

Cody Rhodes delivered a nearly perfect Cross Rhodes to a security guard on SmackDown

While building up to their Money in the Bank match, Cody Rhodes cleaned house by attacking several security guards along with Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. The highlight of the moment came when Rhodes delivered a picture-perfect Cross Rhodes to a security guard. Speaking of Security Man, Rhodes revealed that the guard is training at the Monster Training Facility that has produced a lot of talent in the past during an interview with Chris Van Vliet.

He also said that the timing of the move determines how brutal your opponent’s hand movements will be. “I can tell depending on where someone puts their hand, what they’re trying to do and if Brother was going for a header. You’re gonna kill yourself here bro, you know, you don’t have to.”

Cross Roads was definitely a major highlight of the segment and garnered a lot of traction. Later, it was revealed that the security man who escorted Cross Rhodes was an independent professional wrestler, David Goldie. Goldie attended the NJPW LA Dojo and Monster Factory to train to become a professional wrestler. He has appeared on AEW programs before, and in 2023 he even participated in a WWE tryout.

Cody Rhodes reveals his all-time favorite Cross Rhodes

At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes delivered his Cross Rhodes Finisher three times on Roman Reigns, winning him the Undisputed WWE Champion title. But The American Nightmare has just unveiled what he claims is the best Cross Roads ever. During his interview with Chris Van Vliet, Rhodes revealed that his best Cross Rhodes sales ever came back in 2013.

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During his match against The Shield with Dustin Rhodes, The American Nightmare delivered a flawless Cross Rhodes to Seth Rollins. “I still think the best Cross Rhodes of all time is The Shield vs. The Rhodes Brothers with Seth Rollins because something about it resonated and it literally felt like it was the energy of the crowd in Buffalo that night. And then we hit it, we moved,” she said

That evening, the Rhodes Brothers won a grueling battle against The Shield. After the touching victory, late WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes walked to the ring and gave his two sons a hearty hug.