After leaving WWE, Cody Rhodes shed his Stardust persona and immediately began touring the world to compete in a series of dream matches. The American Nightmare soon became one of the most popular talents in independent wrestling, and later played a key role in founding AEW.
However, once the company was established, it became apparent that Rhodes wasn't a perfect fit for the sort of madcap wrestling promotion Tony Khan had created.
With that, Rhodes shocked the wrestling world by leaving AEW...and returning to WWE!
Immediately treated as a huge star, he's since become WWE's most popular Superstar and its hottest babyface (even after failing to dethrone Roman Reigns at WrestleMania earlier this year). With his popularity still on the rise, Peacock has announced the release of a new documentary centred around Rhodes.
Titled American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes, it will premiere on the streaming service on July 31. The two-hour story of the American Nightmare's career and WWE return will feature narration from Arrow and Heels star Stephen Amell and looks like a compelling viewing experience.
If this preview is any indication, we can also expect some big reveals, including the fact Vince McMahon actually travelled to Rhodes' home in an effort to convince him to return to WWE!
"Cody Rhodes grew up living in the shadow of his father, WWE Hall of Famer 'The American Dream' Dusty Rhodes," reads the synopsis. "In 2016, Cody risked it all by leaving WWE to make a name for himself, becoming the 'American Nightmare.'"
"This intimate and revealing documentary follows Cody’s journey away from the WWE, and his return at WrestleMania 38 last year, as he chases the dream of winning the WWE championship, the one title his father was never able to claim."
"Through never-before-seen footage and unprecedented access, this Peacock Original illustrates the transformation of a man who is blazing a new trail in sports entertainment."
You can watch the trailer for American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes below.