“I started dating Cody Rhodes because I knew” – Ex-WWE star details past relationship

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In an interview on Sportshadow Wrestling, the former Divas and Women’s Champion addressed Cody Rhodes’ meteoric rise in the promotion following his return to the WWE. Layla congratulated The American Nightmare for all his success and pointed out that she knew he was going to be a star when they were dating.

She further explained that when they were dating, she saw good qualities in Rhodes, which eventually led him to his own goals and dreams in the industry. Layla also added that if The American Nightmare weren’t the person he aspired to be today, she would’ve never dated him or been with him.

“Absolutely 100% I saw that. I started dating Cody Rhodes because I knew he was going to be a star and he had a lot of dreams, and everything he told me he was going to do, he’s done it. So, congratulations to him because for someone who can tell you their dreams and they’re going to make it happen and does make it happen, congratulations. I mean, of course, I saw it because I wouldn’t have dated him or been with him if I didn’t see everything that people see now,” Layla said.

Cody Rhodes will defend his title at WWE Clash in Italy 2026

The audience expected Randy Orton to walk out of WrestleMania 42 as the new Undisputed WWE Champion, but Cody Rhodes proved his naysayers wrong and retained the title at The Grandest Stage of Them All in Nevada. While The Viper was absent from the weekly product, Gunther targeted the champion.

On the recent edition of Friday Night SmackDown, The Ring General defeated Royce Keys and earned the opportunity to face The American Nightmare for the title in Italy. Later, Triple H made it official and shared the official poster for the premium live event.

If you use quotes from the article, please credit Sportshadow Wrestling and provide an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

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