AEW wrestler, Cody Rhodes, got the Christmas week social media discussion off to a fast start, by publishing his rankings of the Star Wars movies and shows.
What raised some eyebrows was the reverse position of two of the most polarizing films in the mythology. That would be “The Last Jedi” at number 2 and “Rogue One” in dead last.
Cody’s tweet got Rogue One trending in the top 10 for a good portion of the early morning on Monday. A strong post considering, wrestling traffic doesn’t move towards the top until Monday night, and with AEW’s competitors sharing prime time with Monday Night Football and The Bachelorette, sometimes not making it at all.
AEW had a great 2020 creatively. It’s product is the most wrestling fun on television at the moment. And the crossover with Impact has had both organizations trending (even AEW Dark) over the past two weeks.
AEW also airs on TNT, where the network has most of the Star Wars films on heavy rotation through the holidays.
And Cody is expecting a child with his wife, Brandi Rhodes, congratulations to both of them again.
You can read Cody’s rankings below and some of the reactions.
1.Empire Strikes Back
2.Last Jedi
3.Revenge Of The Sith
4.Force Awakens
5.Return Of The Jedi
6.A New Hope
7.Mando
8.Clone Wars
9.Attack Of The Clones
10. Rise Of Skywaker
11.Rebels
12.Solo
13.Phantom Menace
14.Rogue One— Cody (@CodyRhodes) December 21, 2020
How the FUCK is Rogue One last on your list. Did you see the film? What films did you see as a kid, just really curious.
To me Rogue One was a excellent War movie, taking place in the Star Wars Universe, and that ending is killer!
— Xerezia_ (@Xerezia_) December 21, 2020
Good to see there are people who can appreciate Last Jedi for the film it is. Really seems like nowadays the only people hating it are just crybabies still holding a grudge on rian johnson for killing Luke.
— Jared Somerville (@JaredSomerville) December 21, 2020
The man likes what he likes, its not your list.
— Scott Snow (@S_ScottSnow) December 21, 2020
Cody defends “Last Jedi” below…
Just an amazing story. It has true surprises. We weren’t gonna’ get Luke with an 8-pack in an action flick with the older cast. I love what it did for Kylo/Rey. Love out forcing Snoke. Love mischievous Yoda showing back up. It took the youth to give the legend back his confidence
— Cody (@CodyRhodes) December 21, 2020
I cannot understand the Rogue One lovefest.
Every character is boring & forgettable besides K2SO (HK-47 knockoff).
Seems people only enjoy the movie's ending because its dark (everyone dying & the Vader scene, which is awesome, but doesn't save the film).— Brandon George (@marvelhero93) December 21, 2020
— Dan Brown 🎅🎄 (@LyonsGamezYT) December 21, 2020
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