Perfect time to Return?

[Jtrivera]

With the tragic passing of his father Dusty Rhodes, do you think now would be an appropriate time for Cody Rhodes to drop the Stardust gimmick and be Cody Rhodes again? As much as it sucks, the last thing Cody as Stardust said to his father on TV is "you're dead to me" so personally I feel keeping the Stardust gimmick going would be a bit sour.

So what do you guys think?

 

[Mustang Sally]

I suppose it depends on how much life WWE management feels the 'Stardust' gimmick has left. If it was their plan to continue it long-term, there's not much sense in switching up.

On the other hand, if Creative was thinking of trying something new with Cody, they could make a pleasing storyline out of him telling us: "I didn't realize what a fool I've been until I lost my Dad" and going back to being Cody Rhodes.

 

[Aquaman6686]

I suppose it depends on how much life WWE management feels the 'Stardust' gimmick has left. If it was their plan to continue it long-term, there's not much sense in switching up.

On the other hand, if Creative was thinking of trying something new with Cody, they could make a pleasing storyline out of him telling us: "I didn't realize what a fool I've been until I lost my Dad" and going back to being Cody Rhodes.

I like this idea. Sad as it is to say, Dusty's death might be the thing that saves Cody's career from becoming permanently stagnant. Cody has mountains of potential but hasn't lived up to it. Maybe this will motivate him to finally grab that brass ring and run with it.

 

[tak161]

I'd like to see Cody return to being Cody, but on the other hand, I don't want to see Dusty's passing turned into part of a storyline.

The only way I think I personally would be ok with it is if they had a tribute to Dusty, with Dustin and Cody in the ring. And then have Cody say that as tribute, he was going to be just Cody Rhodes in honor of his dad.

 

[JOSHG85]

One has to assume that MITB will kick-off with some sort of video tribut to Dusty and a ten bell salute, with Dustin and Cody out front. What if later in the show someone in the MITB match gives Cody their spot to pay tribute to The Dream. Presumable this would be Neville, if you wanted to give Reigns some good will with the crowd it would be him. Cody proceeds to win MITB.

The next night on Raw he cuts a promo about how foolish he had been as Stardust, how he disappointed his father. However, he is now going to make it right. Cody dedicates his MITB win to Dusty, will cash in and become champ just like his Dad.

Give Cody cowboy boots like Dusty, have him work a similar "common man" style gimmick. If it really gets over (which it would) you could even give him a couple month run with the title.

It would be an incredible feel-good moment and would pay great respect to Dusty.

BOOK IT VINCE!

 

[Messiah]

It would be the best thing for them to do. Stardust should of been gone a long time ago. Not sure if Cody plans on taking time off because of this, but i can easily see this gimmick being dropped in the near future. It's not like Stardust has been in any major angles lately, which is a shame since Cody is so damn talented.

 

[JOSHG85]

I'd like to see Cody return to being Cody, but on the other hand, I don't want to see Dusty's passing turned into part of a storyline.

I agree, I would hate for Dusty's death to be turned into some terrible storyline (kind of like when Eddie died). However, if Cody (and maybe even Dustin) can pay tribute to Dusty and get more over as a result...it's exactly what Dusty would have wanted.

The reality is this, we know that WWE will attempt to do some sort of storyline involving the death of Dusty. It may as well be his sons that benefit from it.

 

[pham5004]

Goldust should pay a tribute to Dusty Rhodes and a heel come out and insults goldust for cheap heat. The heel beats down goldust and cody rhodes music hits and saves his brother. Cody picks up his brother and talks a promo on how he will tribute his career to his father.

 

[kris8524]

I like the idea someone posted about neivelle giving up his spot. He could confront Stardust and ask if he has seen cody and after stardust says Cody is gone let neivelle say well if you see him tell him i want to give him a spot in MITB match.

 

[MartialHorror]

I don't know. From what I hear, there was going to be some gimmick feud with Stardust and...The Arrow? I don't remember what TV show superhero, but it was something like that.

If that isn't the plan, I wouldn't mind. It is a lot harsher in hindsight having Stardust say that only months before his Father dies. There could be a good character arc, but it would have to be tasteful and...WWE isn't very good at that. So I have no idea what they should do, if anything.

 

[kadroan]

I like this idea. Sad as it is to say, Dusty's death might be the thing that saves Cody's career from becoming permanently stagnant. Cody has mountains of potential but hasn't lived up to it. Maybe this will motivate him to finally grab that brass ring and run with it.

Yeah that would be great. With Goldust recovering surgery, this may Cody's shot to be a fan favorite again.

 

[Navi]

Am I the only person who thinks that Cody Rhodes might not even be in attendance at MITB? Was he even on the card to begin with, and if he was I would totally understand if he didn't want to be there.

His father just died today, and probably the last thing on his mind right now is a spot in the MITB this Sunday. Let him and his brother bury their dad, deal with their grief, and then come back when they're ready.

And using Rhodes death as a way to kill off the Stardust character is the height of bad taste. It can be done another way, another time when this all has passed.

 

[Prince Vee]

Bad idea. Its just simple as that it's a bad idea and the reason for that is pretty simple. You can't use the death/tragedy to change a gimmick or use at even as a leverage. WWE and Cody should be shameful to do that.

Tbh I don't know much about Dusty Rhodes than what I've read in the articles and forums. But the one thing I come across is, he's a great person for all of the WWE. It'll be shameful if the WWE uses his death into some kinda storyline and even more shameful if Cody uses his father's death to tweak his gimmick.

RIP Dusty Rhodes. May your legacy stay forever; May your words flow through our hearts forever.

 

[StunningBlackMamba24]

I know for a fact there gonna have a tribute show for him, and Cody Rhodes will be there, out of character and not as stardust. What I feel is going to happen it that there is not gonna be a storyline at all, but stardust will be changed back into Cody Rhodes.

 

[rko57]

I wouldn't be surprised if this happened. We saw the same thing from Chavo Guerrero in the past. Chavo was playing "Kerwin White" when Eddie passed, and he came out and was Chavo again from that point forward. I can see something similar happening with Cody Rhodes

RIP Dream

 

[ISkye]

I've been awaiting a Stardust change into Cody, but I hope it's for the right reasons. I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

Rest In Peace, Dusty Rhodes.

 

[John McCass]

Bad idea. Its just simple as that it's a bad idea and the reason for that is pretty simple. You can't use the death/tragedy to change a gimmick or use at even as a leverage. WWE and Cody should be shameful to do that.

Tbh I don't know much about Dusty Rhodes than what I've read in the articles and forums. But the one thing I come across is, he's a great person for all of the WWE. It'll be shameful if the WWE uses his death into some kinda storyline and even more shameful if Cody uses his father's death to tweak his gimmick.

RIP Dusty Rhodes. May your legacy stay forever; May your words flow through our hearts forever.

This should end your curiousity. Man, why do you want it this way? The death of anyone shouldn't be used in any storyline. It sounds highly offensive to acknowledge someone's death in a storyline.

 

[HORRORHOLIC]

I hope he stays Stardust. I think he's more interesting and it brings out his personality more.

 

[MrMojoRisin]

People need to remember that Stardust is in a sense a tribute to both his father and his brother.

Star Dust was one of Dusty's original nicknames back in the 70's. The look and mannerisms, of course are for Goldust with his own personal twist on it.

Will he drop the gimmick now? It's probably a good idea for him. At the very least, it'll be too hard for him to play a heel now, and the WWE would be foolish to try and force a heel Cody Rhodes/Stardust down peoples throats. He's going to have far too much sympathy to make it seem anything but forced. But whatever. He can continue the family tribute as a face Stardust, or he can go in a new direction. As long as he's finding his own voice.

I'd suspect though, that outside of any on screen tributes to Dusty, we won't be seeing Cody in any other type of capacity for a little while. The guys dad just died. Not only that, but his mentor and one of his closest friends. I can't even begin to imagine the devastation he's experiencing right now. What he's doing on Monday nights is probably the furthest thing from his mind right now.

 

[ASKane]

Reform the Rhodes brothers and have them chase the tag titles in honour of their fathers memory because he would want to see them succeed as a family.

 

[chuckmdubya]

Well, the words "your dead to me" weren't cody talking to his father. I would like to think that they were grateful for one last chance to work together. I don't think Cody should change his career path because of the death of his father, though. I understand why some would say he should drop it though, but we all know who is behind the facepaint, and if he wasn't planning on dropping it, then he shouldn't.

However, I would absolutely love to see him due a tribute match. Come out for one match as Cody Rhodes. Entertain the fans the way his father did. Not dress and act like him as Sandow would do, but give us 20 minutes of old school pro wrestling that his father would be proud of. Go out there and entertain the fans using wrestling skill, charisma, and personality. Leave the face paint, fancy entrances, foul language, sexual references, tweeting, and modern BS in the locker room, and go out there and give the fans a show and tell the fans it is a tribute to the American Dream.

 

[laodaron]

I'd imagine that Dusty would be disappointed to see his son fade into obscurity and being unable to get over, as every single incarnation of Cody Rhodes had happen. Stardust was the first time that Cody ever appeared to be relevant on WWE television, and it's easily his most unique and interesting gimmick. Dusty was a consummate character, living his gimmick, living the work. He certainly wouldn't want his son to give up his gimmick because of his passing.

Let's also let the mourners and family and friends bury their loved one before we start nonsensical fantasy booking.