Cody Rhodes Initially Dismissed John Mayer‘s All In Request as a Wrestling Prank
Wrestling fans may be surprised to learn that Grammy Award-winning musician John Mayer attended the inaugural All In pay-per-view event in 2018, but Cody Rhodes initially believed the request was a joke. The story, recently recounted by Rhodes and his wife Brandi on the “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” podcast, reveals the unexpected path to securing tickets for Mayer and his bachelor party.
The incident highlights the growing intersection between professional wrestling and mainstream celebrity culture, a trend increasingly visible in promotions like WWE and AEW. While WWE has featured personalities like Logan Paul, Jelly Roll, and Travis Scott, AEW also attracts high-profile attendees, as demonstrated by Mayer’s presence at its debut All In show. Rhodes detailed receiving a 3 a.m. email from Mayer’s manager requesting tickets to the sold-out event, initially dismissing it as a “rib”-a wrestling term for a prank. “I just thought it was a rib. A good wrestling rib,” Rhodes explained.
Upon leaving his hotel room at 9 a.m., Rhodes was promptly questioned about the ticket request. Despite his initial skepticism,he accommodated Mayer and his party,seating them in “middle of the aisle” seats to provide privacy. Rhodes recalled briefly seeing Mayer during his match against Nick Aldis, calling it a “really fun get” and noting they took photos afterward. Mayer is known for his work in soft rock and blues, and past relationships with Taylor Swift and Katy Perry.
