Summary

During a podcast conversation with Gunther, Cody Rhodes said he would like WWE to have at least one classic bodybuilder-style performer in the roster mix.

Rhodes said many current wrestlers who are in shape now have what he described as an athletic build, and he contrasted that with the older look he said he misses.

Gunther replied that under the current wellness policy, that type of look is unlikely to return in the same way.

Cody Rhodes and Gunther comments highlight WWE look trends across eras

Cody Rhodes openly asking for one throwback bodybuilder-type talent puts attention on how WWE presentation standards have shifted, because he contrasted older visual archetypes with today’s more athletic roster profile.

Gunther’s wellness-policy response also grounds that idea in current reality, suggesting any return of that look would need to happen within modern compliance limits.

For broader context on Cody’s current WWE positioning, see the latest SmackDown title-match update.

Quotes

Quote from Cody Rhodes

“You would hate working with them, but I’m almost looking for us to just get some jacked up bodybuilder dudes again, you know, like real ’90s ones that all the boys can’t stand. Just somebody like, ‘look at the look.’ And then we all have to figure out how to do it because that is now, I would say, hopefully you’re not thinking of someone. I’d say it’s missing. The old, just the legit bodybuilder type, like, ‘look, he looks great.’”

Cody Rhodes later went on to say:

“I heard this term the other day. Somebody was describing how at WWE, you may not be in shape, but everyone who is in shape just has an athletic build. I hate the term athletic build. I know it’s not gonna happen, but I just want one bodybuilder back in the mix. You know what I’m saying?”

Quote from Gunther

“I mean, that’s all wellness policy. That won’t happen.”