Dustin Rhodes reacts after Cody Rhodes finally settles major lawsuit

Cody Rhodes overcame a major hurdle [Image Credits: WWE.com, Dustin Rhodes
Cody Rhodes overcame a major hurdle [Image Credits: WWE.com, Dustin Rhodes' Instagram]

AEW star Dustin Rhodes recently commented after his brother Cody Rhodes settled a crucial lawsuit. 'The American Nightmare' has been a popular term that was made famous by none other than Cody. However, the term belonged to an American singer, Wesley Eisold. The two signed an agreement in 2021, and the latter granted the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion the right to use the term for pro wrestling purposes, without trademarking the moniker.

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However, in September 2025, Wesley Eisold filed a lawsuit against WWE, Fanatics, and Rhodes, alleging that the star had breached their arrangement regarding merchandising. The case was reportedly settled recently, even though a skull is still on Cody's merch. The settlement terms were not revealed.

After the success, Dustin Rhodes took to X/Twitter and took a jab at Wesley Eisold. He said that Cody Rhodes was a famous person, while the American musician wasn't.

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"Nobody know Wesley [Eisold], and everyone in the world knows my brother," Dustin Rhodes wrote.

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Cody Rhodes expresses gratitude towards an AEW veteran

The American Nightmare has learnt a lot from legends throughout the years. Their advice is one of the main reasons he is at the top of the mountain right now.

While speaking on the All The Smoke podcast, Cody Rhodes named veterans like Paul Heyman and Michael Hayes for their valuable advice. He also mentioned AEW veteran Jake Roberts, as he'd taught the Undisputed WWE Champion to establish a strong character.

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"I named a lot of luminary figures like Mr. [Paul] Heyman and Michael Hayes, but wrestler in the ring that I really enjoy working with .... I tell you one that I learned a lot from very short amount of time, Jake Robert, Jake 'The Snake' Roberts. I learned a lot from him in just a single promo, single promo, I learned how a guy can basically cut your legs if you are strong enough as a character, you can stand to that, if you weren't, he's going to move past you," he said.

It remains to be seen what is next for Cody Rhodes.

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