Cody Rhodes is a subject on the minds of followers following final evening’s shock revelation that “The American Nightmare” will formally return to the ring at WWE’s Royal Rumble occasion in San Antonio, Texas. One specific actor — one who has appeared sporadically within the skilled wrestling area since 2015 — has been hyped there principally due to the bond he is solid with Rhodes over time. Stephen Amell, recognized for starring in “Arrow” and Jake Spade in “Chop,” assumed Twitter at this time and revealed that he’ll journey to the Rumble to see “his man”, Rhodes, return from harm.
Since Amell was launched to wrestling in 2015, he and Rhodes have been linked in a number of methods. On the 2015 SummerSlam match, which was Amell’s in-ring debut, Neville (PAC) and Amell defeated Rhodes and Wade Barrett. Amell would additionally face Christopher Daniels at All In 2018 – AEW’s predecessor that mixed a number of wrestling promotions for one mega present. He would return for AEW Revolution yet another time in 2020 and be a part of Rhodes’ Nightmare Manufacturing unit crew as Downstait sang Rhodes’ theme track “Kingdom” reside as everybody walked down. Rhodes and Amell additionally teamed as much as assist the latter develop his skilled wrestling expertise in order that he may play the character of Jake Spade extra successfully.
In a 2021 interview, Amell teased that he pitched concepts to Rhodes to presumably return to the ring as a particular visitor. This time, nonetheless, Amell is intrigued by the thought of taking part in a heel after making an attempt out the persona on his tv present.