WWE champ Cody Rhodes says Nintendo sent him a cease and desist for wearing a Zelda Triforce on his boots
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Key Points:
- WWE undisputed champion Cody Rhodes revealed that Nintendo issued him a polite cease and desist letter for wearing the Triforce symbol from The Legend of Zelda on his wrestling boots.
- Rhodes explained that he used the Triforce symbol, representing power, courage, and wisdom, as a personal inspiration for his wrestling career and even has a Triforce tattoo on his ring finger.
- He noted that Nintendo's cease and desist was respectful and not aggressive, acknowledging he was not the first person to use the Triforce symbol.
- Rhodes also discussed the connection between fan influence in professional wrestling and video games, comparing the release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to wrestling fans' impact on the industry.
- He highlighted how fans’ vocal demands led to changes in both wrestling and the Zelda series, referencing the shift from the Wind Waker game to the darker, more mature Twilight Princess.