Cody Rhodes has revealed that one of his past pieces of wrestling gear led to an unexpected legal notice from Nintendo.
Speaking on the latest episode of What Do You Wanna Talk About?, Cody Rhodes discussed his love of video games while speaking with Kit Wilson. During the conversation, the topic turned to the Legend of Zelda-inspired gear Rhodes previously wore during matches. Rhodes revealed that Nintendo eventually contacted him over the use of the Triforce symbol featured on his boots.
“I got a cease and desist [notice] from Nintendo,” Rhodes said. “It was very kind. It was polite. They weren’t coming after anybody. They’re friendly. I’m not the first guy to have the Triforce.”
Rhodes then explained why the symbol connected with him personally and why he chose to incorporate it into his presentation.
“I thought the principles of the Triforce, which are power, courage, and wisdom,” Rhodes explained. “And for those who don’t know, Zelda’s the wise one, obviously Link is the one who’s got the courage, and power is Gannon.”
Cody Rhodes Stated That The Triforce Symbol Aligns With His Beliefs In & Out Of The Ring
Cody Rhodes continued by saying the themes behind the iconic Zelda symbol aligned with his own mindset, both inside and outside wrestling.
“They make up the three parts of the Triforce, that’s the whole deal. And I just liked the idea of thinking and leaning towards your own wisdom or what you’ve learned and applying it, of being ambitious and wanting to be powerful, in a world that’s competitive of sports and sports entertainment, and then having the courage to do it.”
Cody Rhodes has frequently referenced video games and pop culture throughout his wrestling career, including during his time as an executive vice president in AEW and later as a top star in WWE.
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