WWE star Cody Rhodes recently highlighted a striking resemblance between himself and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who debuted a new blonde buzz cut.
As Burrow prepares for the upcoming NFL season, Rhodes couldn’t resist having some fun by sharing a photoshopped image of Burrow with Rhodes’ signature neck tattoo and the WWE’s undisputed title belt. In his post, Rhodes playfully encouraged Burrow to “finish your story,” echoing his own recent WWE journey.
The phrase “finish the story” was Rhodes’ personal slogan during his quest for WWE championship glory. While his father, Dusty Rhodes, was a celebrated world champion in other wrestling promotions, the WWE title had eluded him throughout his career. Cody Rhodes achieved this milestone by defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL in April, fulfilling a long-standing ambition.
For Burrow, achieving a similar championship triumph with the Bengals would be a remarkable narrative arc. The Bengals, once one of the NFL’s struggling franchises, have the chance to reach the pinnacle of success with Burrow, a quarterback who grew up close to Cincinnati. This storyline would parallel the satisfaction Rhodes felt after finally winning his WWE title.
In the broader NFL context, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes represents a dominant force akin to WWE’s Roman Reigns, holding an impressive title reign of 1,316 days. As Mahomes continues to cast a large shadow over the league, Burrow’s potential journey to the Super Bowl would offer a compelling underdog narrative, contrasting with WWE’s ability to script its stories.
