At this year's Fanatics Fest in New York City, a fan and sports convention likened to Comic-Con for sports enthusiasts, WWE star Cody Rhodes was filmed attempting a placekick and reportedly performed poorly, leaving him red-faced. The moment quickly drew attention online, with the article's headline suggesting Rhodes deserves defending over the widely mocked clip.

The event brought together prominent figures from sports, entertainment and sports-entertainment, with Rhodes among the WWE personalities appearing alongside other athletes and celebrities. Details of the kicking attempt itself, including the exact context and footage, were not fully provided in the available article text.