WWE star Cody Rhodes reflects on being called out for "toxic outlook" on controversial matter

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has been seen as a role model by many in the industry. The American Nightmare recently opened up about his views being labeled “toxic” on a controversial matter.

Wrestlers’ physiques are one of the greatest assets that help them get ahead in the industry. Many WWE Superstars have worked hard on their physiques to present the best version of themselves to their fans.

Cody Rhodes is one of the stars who has worked hard on his physique to come across as a main event-level talent. In a recent appearance on WWE’s What Do You Wanna Talk About, Rhodes spoke about how the controversial matter of discussing someone’s physique landed him in hot waters.

"About a talent that I knew at another company, I had said, 'They're growing into their body and that's cool to see,'" Rhodes said. "I remember people thinking that it was a toxic outlook, and ... because I always want to educate myself, I started thinking like, 'Is that [true]? Is my mindset toxic?'" said Cody Rhodes. [H/T Wrestling Inc]

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While The American Nightmare may have simply passed the comment to talk about a particular talent, he got called out for it.

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Many WWE stars have been called out for their physique, including Cody Rhodes' father

It’s no secret that WWE fans and other talent call out wrestlers for their physique from time to time. While the superstars try their best to stay in phenomenal shape, their rigorous touring schedule takes up most of their time and forces them to eat unhealthy occasionally.

Cody Rhodes' father Dusty also did not have the 'perfect' wrestler physique. However, he excelled at what he did in the ring to become a legend of the game.

Kevin Owens is one of the biggest names, and he has been taunted for his physique several times. The former Universal Champion has proven why he is one of the best in the world with his work on the mic and the ring to silence his critics.

Meanwhile, Gunther also shed some pounds over the years to showcase what he’s capable of. Similarly, many other stars such as Damian Priest, Pete Dunne and The Miz have undergone incredible transformations in recent years.