Notably, Cody Rhodes’s fiercest and most defining rival during his indie run prior to All Elite Wrestling was Kenny Omega, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. The two shared several unforgettable moments both in Japan and AEW, building a rivalry that left a lasting impact on fans. After learning that ‘The American Nightmare’ had landed a role in the Street Fighter movie, Omega offered a heartfelt message to his former rival.
Known for his deep passion for gaming, especially the Street Fighter franchise, ‘The Cleaner’ admitted that a younger version of himself would have been jealous that Rhodes secured the opportunity instead.
Kenny Omega Thrilled As Cody Rhodes Lands Role As Guile In Street Fighter
During a recent appearance on Fall Damage, Kenny Omega revealed that he immediately reached out to Cody Rhodes after learning that the former Elite member had been cast as Guile in Street Fighter.
Omega admitted that earlier in his career, he might have reacted differently to the news, but now approaches it with a sense of growth and perspective.
He stated, “I gave him a message, and I said to him, ‘Hey, Codes. I just want to say congrats. I know the old me would have been just fuming. He would have been jealous. He would have been upset that you got this role, but I’m just excited and happy for you”.
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While congratulating the reigning WWE Champion, Omega has also made his own significant mark within the gaming world. He provided motion capture work for the character Alex in Street Fighter 6, further highlighting his deep connection to the series.
A longtime gaming enthusiast, Omega has consistently shown his willingness to be involved in the industry in any capacity, blending his passion for wrestling with his love for video games.
Cody Rhodes And Roman Reigns Were Kept Apart On The Sets Of Street Fighter
As the new Street Fighter film also showcases Roman Reigns as Akuma, Rhodes revealed during Chris Van Vilet’s podcast regarding how the makers thought that he and ‘The Tribal Chief’ had some kind of real-life animosity.
Rhodes revealed, “I think they thought we were going to fight or have issues for real because they were very cognisant on the radios of us [and saying], ‘Stepping out with Guile, Akuma will be coming on.”
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Given their on-screen bonding so far, it might be tough to tell if Reigns and Rhodes are good friends behind the scenes. It remains to be seen how the Street Fighter movie turns out, as it will showcase the two WWE top stars in never-before-seen avatars.
