Cody Rhodes takes home a big award at the ESPYs

Cody Rhodes, considered by many to be the modern day Hulk Hogan, took home a huge honor as he received the ESPY award for the best moment of the year. The ESPY gala is an annual ceremony that recognizes individual and team athletic achievements over the previous year.

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Rhodes left the WWE for six years to work for, among others, its competitor AEW, but since WrestleMania 38 (April 2), he is officially back in the rings of the world’s biggest wrestling company.

Vince McMahon and his cronies brought Rhodes back, with millions of dollars and with good reason, to make him the headliner and main eventer for Monday Night Raw.

It’s a mission fully accomplished for the WWE as Rhodes is the most popular wrestler since Stone Cold Steve Austin, who brings the crowds to their feet as soon as his entrance piece starts playing.

However, Cody is in rehabilitation, having had to go under the knife last June to repair a torn tendon.