We are in the midst of a new era in WWE.
One that is currently outdrawing the infamous, fondly remembered WWE Attitude Era.
During a recent FOX News Digital interview to promote his matches at WrestleMania XL nights one and two this Saturday and Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA., Cody Rhodes gave the current era of WWE a new name.
WWE Renaissance Era.
"I’ve heard it coined as the Renaissance Era, and I really like that outlook on it," he said. "For me, as a wrestler, I’m most excited that we no longer have to stand in the shadow of the Attitude Era because of the last two years we’ve done better business than they ever did — and they did exceptional, unbelievable, amazing business. I’m only making comparisons on a black and white level, dollars and cents, in terms of what WWE’s been able to do over the last two years. I mentioned Renaissance because of all the things we’re trying, the changing of the programming and also the characters."
Cody continued, "They now appeal differently. Every year has its signature thing. There was Hulkamania — eat your vitamins and say your prayers. There was the Attitude Era — the (Jerry) Springer-type crash TV. Now, we have a more, reach-across-the-aisle and connect-to-the-audience-type relatable superstars. We still have larger than life, no doubt, but that’s all going into this very, like I said, Renaissance Era."
Cody Rhodes teams with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins to take on The Rock and Roman Reigns in the main event of night one of WrestleMania XL on Saturday, and returns at night two on Sunday to challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship in the main event for the second year in a row.
Make sure to join us here on 4/6 and 4/7 for live WWE WrestleMania XL results coverage from Philadelphia, PA.
Check out the complete Cody Rhodes interview with FOX News Digital at FOXNews.com. H/T to Fightful.com for transcribing the above quotes.
