WWE’s Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes just brought his A‑game to ‘Hot Ones,’ serving up candid answers between mouthfuls of fiery wings.
The latest episode dropped on YouTube, featuring host Sean Evans putting the Atlanta native through the ultimate heat test.
The 39-year-old wrestling star opened up on everything from his philosophy on the business to his in-ring idols.
Asked to build the “ultimate pro wrestler” Mr. Potato Head-style, he combined Austin Theory’s looks, John Cena or Paul Heyman’s promo chops, Bret Hart’s technical skill, and Stone Cold‘s Stunner or Hulk Hogan’s leg drop as the dream finisher.
The two-time world champ also got real about a painful moment from earlier this year, confirming that Travis Scott’s elbow at Elimination Chamber ruptured his eardrum. Still, he kept cool, saying WWE values celebrity crossover, and he didn’t want to jeopardize future appearances.
With the wings behind him, the third-generation wrestler is turning his attention to SummerSlam this weekend, where he’s slated for a brutal Street Fight against Cena.
If this interview’s anything to go by, he’s more than ready to turn up the heat.
Watch the full episode below…