During his first stage at WWE, Cody Rhodes had the opportunity to work with Randy Orton and Ted Dibiase Jr. from 2008 to 2010, forming a team known as “Legacy”. During this time, Randy Orton managed to capture the WWE championship three times, while Rhodes and Dibiase won the world championship in pairs once.However, after a two -year trajectory, the group eventually dissolved, marking the end of an era for the three fighters.
Rhodes, known as “The American Nightmare”, reflected on his time in “Legacy” during an interview in “What Do You Wanna Talk About?“. In this interview, he shared how Orton's guide had deeply appreciated during his time.” I remember almost all of Legacy, “Rhodes mentioned, referring to the positive impact that Orton had on him.” There was a good facet in Legacy, that you were you, Randy, and I know you had many things in your life at that time, “he added.
One of the moments Rhodes remembers with special affection is when Orton took them to the stands to have a sincere conversation about what he expected of the group. “I remember that I had a photo of you on the wall of my apartment in Los Angeles. Nine months later, I am in this group with you and you take it so seriously … I always told people that, as a mentor and as a person, being partly responsible for him and her, you really took it seriously. You really did,” Rhodes confessed.
Randy Orton took the mentor role of Cody Rhodes in the WWE
Throughout his time together, Rhodes noticed that Orton always took his role as a mentor. Orton not only focused on his own success, but also worried about guiding and helping Rhodes and dibiad to improve as fighters and as people. This level of commitment of Orton had a great impact on Rhodes, who considered him a key figure during his career in those training years.
Rhodes also mentioned that he never worried if Orton spoke badly about him behind him or if he really enjoyed working together. To his surprise, Orton said he had always enjoyed working with the current WWE undisputed champion. This revelation solidified further mutual respect between the two fighters and highlighted the importance of their relationship inside and outside the ring.
Undoubtedly, Cody Rhodes's stage in Legacy with Randy Orton and Ted Dibiase Jr. was a crucial period in his WWE career. Under the guidance of Orton, Rhodes learned valuable lessons that molded their professional and personal development. This experience not only strengthened his ability in the ring, but also provided a solid basis of respect and admiration for his mentor, Randy Orton.
