Cody Rhodes grew up living in the shadow of his father, WWE Hall of Famer “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. In 2016, Cody risked it all by leaving WWE to make a name for himself, becoming the “American Nightmare.” This intimate and revealing documentary follows Cody’s journey away from the WWE, and his return at WrestleMania 38 last year, as he chases the dream of winning the WWE championship, the one title his father was never able to claim. Through never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access, this Peacock Original illustrates the transformation of a man who is blazing a new trail in sports entertainment.Premiere: July 31, 2023
Director: Matt Braine
Executive Producers: Vincent K. McMahon, Kevin Dunn, Chris Kaiser, Chris Chambers, Ben Houser, Cody Rhodes
Narrator: Stephen Amell
Format: Documentary, 120 mins
Produced By: WWE
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