Generational feud
The current storyline on WWE Monday Night Raw, involving the “Legend Killer,” Randy Orton versus “the American Dream,” Dusty Rhodes and his son, Cody, has some interest value in terms of generational wrestling.
Dusty is an original, a first generation wrestler who was part of the pre-Hulk Hogan / post-Verne Gagne generation of pro wrestlers. He’s survived longer than most, and is right up there with Ric Flair as a veteran superstar. It’s amazing the man is even in a ring anymore, especially when he could be enjoying time in an Orlando vacation home instead of taking a pounding at the Great American Bash in a WWE ring.
Cody Rhodes is a second-generation superstar, Dusty’s son, and just getting started in his career. But Cody’s younger than Randy Orton, his dad’s Great American Bash opponent; and Orton is a third-generation superstar.
With so many generations involved in this storyline, there’s a little something for nearly every generation of wrestling fan. The only question I really have is this.
WWE pretty much ruined the wrestling career of Dusty’s older son, Dustin Rhodes, when they linked him to that horrible Golddust gimmick. His career never really recovered.
So, why on earth would Big Daddy Dusty entrust Cody’s career to Vinnie Mac and crew?
Tags: Cody Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, Great American Bash, Orlando vacation homes, WWE