cody rhodes eye
Definition
A reference to the severely swollen left eye injury sustained by professional wrestler Cody Rhodes during his match against Randy Orton at WWE WrestleMania 42, caused by a brutal punt kick or punch that left it completely shut and sparked viral concern among fans.
Pop culture shorthand in wrestling communities for the graphic, meme-worthy facial trauma Cody Rhodes endured post-WrestleMania 42, complete with rumors of a busted eardrum and orbital socket impact.
Examples
Cody Rhodes' eye was so puffy after WrestleMania that it looked like it borrowed inflation tips from a parade balloon.
Forget the title belt; fans were more obsessed with whether Cody Rhodes' eye could pass for a new WWE championship design.
Randy Orton's kick turned Cody Rhodes' eye into a one-eyed pirate vibe, minus the treasure map.
Cody Rhodes' eye stole the show at WrestleMania 42, proving even superstars' peepers can go viral.