Who coined the term “Finish the Story?” Cody Rhodes reveals

For the past two years, Cody Rhodes has been determined to complete his journey by winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship from Roman Reigns. However, over time, the phrase “finish the story”has evolved beyond its original meaning and become something more than just a storytelling concept.

During his recent appearance on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, The American Nightmare revealed the origin of the term. He recalled that WWE commentator Michael Cole first used it at Royal Rumble 2022 after Rhodes emerged victorious in the Men’s Royal Rumble Match.

The 38-year-old also mentioned that after his victory against the pyros in front of the WrestleMania 39 logo, an excited Cole exclaimed “finish the story”to highlight his massive Royal Rumble win at Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

“I’m gonna give the credit to my main man at the desk, The Voice of WWE, Michael Cole. So it was written in my weight belt at the Royal Rumble in San Antonio. It might have been said in an interview like this but I don’t think it was ever said in a programming since from WWE. Michael said it after I won that Royal Rumble, when I pointed at the sign, they blew a bunch of pyro,”Cody Rhodes said.

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During a conversation with Ariel Helwani, Cody Rhodes highlighted the impact of the fans in the creation of this WrestleMania. He emphasized that their unwavering belief in him was the sole reason for his main event slot at The Showcase of The Immortals this coming Sunday.

The American Nightmare claimed that fans vehemently demanded for him to have the opportunity to complete his storyline, even if it meant overshadowing The Rock. As a result, Rhodes felt that this WrestleMania was not only a tribute to his father, but also to the devoted fans who enabled him to reach this point.

“Even if didn’t believe, these fans believed so much that they turned away The Rock of all people for me to get a shot at finishing the story. So this whole WrestleMania, you know ‘he [Cody Rhodes] dedicates it to Dusty, dedicates it to his daughter Liberty,’ all those things, yeah, its also dedicated to the fans. Its fan-created WrestleMania, truly is. Thats not always been the case,”Cody Rhodes said.

The American Nightmare praised the WWE Universe and emphasized that it is an event created by the fans, as their participation and backing were extremely important.