Okay, so let’s talk about Cody Rhodes and his match ratings. I’ve been diving deep into this, and I’m here to share what I’ve been up to.
First off, I started by gathering a bunch of data on Cody’s matches. I mean, I went through everything I could find – from his big pay-per-view showdowns to those random weekly matches. I wanted the full picture, you know? Not just the highlight reel. His match with Kazuchika Okada is worth mentioning. This guy is one of the top talents from Japan. I made sure to include that one in my research.
Then, I started watching. And I mean, really watching. I wasn’t just skimming through; I was paying attention to every move, every near fall, every bit of drama. I took notes – tons of them. I jotted down what worked, what didn’t, and how the crowd reacted. One match that stuck out was the Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins. Five stars, man! That’s a classic in my book.
After that, it was time to organize all this mess. I created this huge spreadsheet, with dates, opponents, match types, and of course, the ratings. I used a bunch of different sources for the ratings, just to get a balanced view. It wasn’t just about the stars, though. I also looked at the overall quality of the match, the storytelling, and how it made me feel as a fan. I even went digging for some less appreciated stuff like that match against Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania 27.
- Watched a ton of Cody Rhodes matches.
- Took notes on everything – moves, crowd reactions, the whole shebang.
- Made a massive spreadsheet to organize all the data.
- Used multiple sources for match ratings to get a fair view.
Honestly, this whole process has been a blast. It’s made me appreciate Cody’s work even more. There’s a lot more to a great match than just the moves, and digging into all this has really opened my eyes to that.
It wasn’t easy, though. There were times I got lost in all the details, and some of those older matches were a bit rough to find. Plus, trying to be objective about something you’re passionate about is always a challenge. I also found some data on his match against Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase Jr. at WrestleMania 26, and his match against Big Show. That one was where he lost a belt, I think.
My Takeaway
This project made me realize how much work goes into analyzing wrestling. It’s not just about watching guys throw each other around. There’s an art to it, and understanding that art takes time and effort. And let me tell you, Cody Rhodes is a true artist in that ring. I found another piece of data, this one said his work in WWE is “a little underrated over the years,” and honestly, I agree.
