AEW EVP Cody Rhodes' inclusion feels only natural after his older brother already appeared earlier on the list. While only half-brothers, he was born into a fortunate situation where he was pretty well-off thanks to the monumental success of his father, Dusty Rhodes. Dusty was a massive draw in the NWA in the 80s with his rivalry against Ric Flair and The Four Horsemen generating a huge gate everywhere they performed. When you can draw audiences, you make money. Dusty did both.
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And, like Dustin, Cody too has enjoyed a significant career following in his father’s footsteps. Since being released from WWE earlier this decade, Cody bounced back on the independent scene, joining The Elite and subsequently becoming the EVP of AEW, further securing his wealth. Cody's own earning power remains high, and his lineage is undeniable.
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Farhan Shafie
Farhan is a AEW journalist at Sportskeeda Wrestling, holding a Major in Communications and English. He has close to 9 years of previous experience writing and editing content for reputed websites like Yahoo and AsiaOne. A lifelong fan of wrestling, Farhan found a way to stay connected to the sport through journalism.
Farhan consistently strives to ensure complete accuracy and relevance in his content by only citing credible platforms like Cagematch and ProFightDB. His reporting exploits in the industry have led him to interview two-time WWE United States Champion Samuray Del Sol (aka Kalisto), and the host of the Insight podcast, Chris Van Vliet.
He is a big fan of CM Punk’s oratory skills, and the fact that the veteran is a man of values and vocal about his beliefs. If he could book a storyline, Farhan would like to produce a second chapter of the iconic storyline The Bloodline Civil War, after the success of the first part.
When not writing, Farhan loves to watch football and is a massive fan of Liverpool.
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