Cody Rhodes has embraced his darker side in a new commercial for the hit Amazon superhero series The Boys.
Since its debut season in 2019, wrestling fans have frequently drawn similarities between The American Nightmare and the lead character of the show Homelander due to their blond hair and patriotic attires. Rhodes is very aware of the comparisons and has referenced the likeness on WWE TV, teasing that he might go “full Homelander” in his match against AJ Styles at Clash at the Castle.
With season 4 of The Boys being released weekly on Amazon Prime, a new advertisement to promote the show sees multiple clips of Homelander playing before the camera pans up to reveal the Undisputed Champion cosplaying as the maniacal superhero. Rhodes asks Homelander what he wants to talk about before his eyes glow red and the camera cuts. Sharing the video on his social media, Rhodes sent a message to the leader of The Seven:
Homelander, you just met your American Nightmare!
Homelander, you just met your American Nightmare! Watch all new episodes of The Boys streaming now on Prime Video. #ad@TheBoysTV@PrimeVideopic.twitter.com/H0undFNrqw
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) July 2, 2024
For those unaware, TV series The Boys sees a group of Supes attempt to keep the world safe but their own personal interests are a much greater priority. Homelander, the figurehead of the superhero organisation Vought, frequently becomes unhinged and graphically executes victims at a moment’s notice despite delusionally believing that he is in the right.
For any fans hoping that the Rhodes heel turn does take place at some point soon, let’s hope that The American Nightmare is not as twisted and violent as Homelander!
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Much like Homelander, Rhodes was not going to let anything get in the way of him achieving his objective. Overcoming odds that included a surprise return from The Rock, a pivot and a Bloodline Rules match, Rhodes finally finished the story and defeated Roman Reigns to become the new Undisputed Champion. While the full extent of the behind-the-scenes details are still yet to be fully revealed, Cody Rhodes recently stated that one rumour was “insane.”
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