Cody Rhodes Sold a Ton of Merchandise Over The Holidays

Cody Rhodes’ return to WWE was a shocking moment, and fans are still just as excited to see him every time he makes his entrance. They are also buying up a ton of his merchandise, as The American Nightmare continues cashing in on those royalty checks.

Wrestlenomics reports that during the period from December 1st to December 31st, 2023, WWEShop’s apparel category featured various wrestling merchandise, but 10 of them made the top list, and The American Nightmare sold a ton of merchandise for the Holiday season.

Cody Rhodes held the first position with zero items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 6,175. CM Punk secured the second spot, boasting 109 items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 5,678. Jey Uso followed in third place with 77 items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 5,158. That Yeet controversy likely helped boost that number.

LA Knight claimed the fourth position, featuring 38 items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 4,723. Randy Orton took the fifth spot with 52 items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 3,891. Bray Wyatt was in the sixth position, with 15 items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 2,339.

John Cena occupied the seventh spot with seven items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 2,235. Rhea Ripley secured the eighth position, boasting two items in the top 10 daily and a reverse rank value of 1,436. Roman Reigns and Stone Cold Steve Austin shared the ninth and tenth positions, each with two and zero items in the top 10 daily, respectively, and reverse rank values of 1,389 and 1,232.

WWEShop (Apparel only) – Categories

1. Cody Rhodes (Items in top 10 daily: 0) [reverse rank value: 6,175]
2. CM Punk (109) [5,678]
3. Jey Uso (77) [5,158]
4. LA Knight (38) [4,723]
5. Randy Orton (52) [3,891]
6. Bray Wyatt (15) [2,339]
7. John Cena (7) [2,235]
8. Rhea Ripley (2) [1,436]
9. Roman Reigns (2) [1,389]
10. Stone Cold Steve Austin (0) [1,232]

We will have to see if The Rock’s merchandise shoots to the top of this list. After all, Dwayne Johnson could have moved a ton of t-shirts since his unexpected return.

Cody Rhodes is obviously making a ton of money. That new, amazing bus he just bought to travel around in didn’t come from his WWE contract extension. That means WWE is taking care of Rhodes in a big way.

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