WWE’s Cody Rhodes Makes Astonishing Gesture To Wrestling Promotion

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Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has made an astonishing gesture to help an international wrestling promotion grow.

The American Nightmare made the offer in a video that was shared by Uganda-based Soft Ground Wrestling.

In the video, Rhodes, with the Undisputed WWE Championship on show, shares his gift, saying:

“I just wanted to send a quick message to my friends at SGW, Soft Ground Wrestling in Uganda.

“We’ve all been watching what you guys have been doing lately. I’ve talked to a few friends about how the experience is down there, it’s incredibly impressive and it’s wonderful to see your love at SGW for pro wrestling and sports entertainment.

“Of course, some shout-outs are due, Bumbash, Jordan, Cool Man, Pamela, One Man Army, I love everything that you guys are doing.”

Rhodes would go on to talk about a world divided and the universal bonus of the love of pro-wrestling before revealing what the gift for SGW, adding:

“It’s not lost on me that with the world as divided as it may be, social issues, climate issues, political issues, whatever it may be. One thing we can universally bond on is our love for pro wrestling.

“With that said, you guys need a proper wrestling ring. You need one for your stories and to be able to do what you do, you gotta be welcomed into the wrestling business in the right way, you need a proper ring.

“We have found someone in Uganda who can make it for you. It’s not coming over on a boat, it’s not gonna get broken and we’re gonna get it done. When it gets done, send the bill to me, it is on me, my gift to you.

“The wrestling business has literally given me everything in my life that I could possibly dream of and I would like to give something back to you guys and welcome you officially into this big, wide world of pro wrestling, I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Enjoy it.”

Soft Ground Wrestling was founded in March 2023 and has amassed over 180 students in its first year and uses a ‘wrestling ring’ made from sticks in the ground and thin rope.

Former WWE Stars Mace & Mansoor made the surprise SGW debuts on April 18, 2024.

In February 2024, a GoFundMe to cover the cost of the ring and additional operating funds saw donations from AEW’s Will Ospreay and TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace.

At the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised $10,680 with the organizer disabling new donations.

Oh my God, @CodyRhodes promises to invest and buy a fully funded wrestling ring for @SGWug and help ugandan wrestling grow. @TheRock This is a game changer for orphan wrestlers. TO support Sgw , https://t.co/gyQBwI3oeQ pic.twitter.com/2z9YP6pWUT

— SGW @soft ground wrestling Uganda (@SGWug) June 11, 2024

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