What happened with Cody Rhodes and a crying fan at a WWE live event?

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes' wholesome gesture towards a young fan has left fans in utter awe of him.

Rhodes makes regular appearances at WWE's live events and is a major draw among fans. Rhodes is incredibly popular among the promotion's young fans.

A heartfelt picture featuring Cody Rhodes and a young fan is currently making the rounds on Twitter. Rhodes apparently noticed that the kid was crying and comforted him before handing him back to his parents.

"There was a CRUSH of fans at ringside post show and Cody signed every autograph in sight. Cody saw this kid crying up against the barricade, stopped everything, lifted him up, comforted him, talked to him and handed him to his parents. Badass."

Matt Koon

@mattkoonmusic

There was a CRUSH of fans at ringside post show and Cody signed every autograph in sight.
Cody saw this kid crying up against the barricade, stopped everything, lifted him up, comforted him, talked to him and handed him to his parents.
Badass.

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There was a CRUSH of fans at ringside post show and Cody signed every autograph in sight.
Cody saw this kid crying up against the barricade, stopped everything, lifted him up, comforted him, talked to him and handed him to his parents.
Badass. https://t.co/G8MxCLsbFN

Many fans see a modern-day John Cena in Cody Rhodes

John Cena was insanely popular among young WWE fans during his peak. His work with Make-A-Wish only solidified his popularity. Rhodes' heartfelt gestures toward kids have reminded many fans of Cena.

Earlier this year, Rhodes appeared on My Mom's Basement and opened up about the differences between him and John Cena:

"John's the ultimate role model as far as how he conducted himself, whether it was with the media, with the fans, the good fans, the more unruly fans, everything. I mean, he's the ultimate role model. And before he became a bus guy, I got to drive him around a little bit and he was just talking, but I was in my mind writing everything down that he was saying. He was really invaluable as a person to be around. So blown away by how he's doing and what he's doing," he said. [23:15 - 23:49]

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Cody's heartbreaking loss at WrestleMania 39 was a big blow to young WWE fans who were expecting to see him dethrone Roman Reigns. It remains to be seen if WWE gives Rhodes his big moment somewhere down the line and if he finally beats The Tribal Chief in the middle of the ring.

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