Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Michael Cole and Cody Rhodes.
• WWE commentator Michael Cole nearly walked out of his job after a heated confrontation with former WWE CEO Vince McMahon.
On the Something to Wrestle podcast, JBL revealed that the clash occurred after years of McMahon’s harsh criticism of announcers during live broadcasts.
During one show, Cole reached his breaking point, stormed into the backstage area, and publicly confronted McMahon, demanding respect and warning he would quit if it happened again.
JBL noted how rare and risky Cole’s move was, as McMahon notoriously disliked being called out in front of others, preferring disagreements to remain private.
Here’s what Bradshaw said about this incident:
“Michael walks into Gorilla with his finger pointed, and he’s letting Vince have it. He’s telling him, ‘I’m a professional. Don’t you ever say that sh*t to me again. I will walk out of here.’
He just reads Vince the riot act in front of everyone, and that’s not something you do. Vince doesn’t take kindly to being dressed down publicly.”
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• Cody Rhodes reflected on his infamous neck tattoo on the 2 Bears 1 Cave podcast, which has become a defining part of his identity.
Initially, Cody intended for the tattoo to be on his chest, but after ruling out other placements inspired by Conor McGregor and The Rock, he chose his neck. The design, meant to discreetly peek over his shirt collar, turned out much larger than anticipated.
During the process, the artist repeatedly offered Cody a chance to review the tattoo, but he declined, unwilling to second-guess himself.
Upon seeing the finished piece, Cody was initially shocked, comparing it to receiving the wrong gift on Christmas morning. Despite his surprise, he embraced the tattoo and debuted it the next day.
His colleagues were equally surprised, with Jim Ross initially doubting its authenticity. Over time, however, Cody has come to see the tattoo as a crucial part of his personal brand, symbolizing his independence and commitment to his identity. “In the long run, it was worth it,” he remarked.
