Nightmare Family

Nightmare Family was a professional wrestling stable signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The group's name derives from "The American Nightmare", the nickname of the faction's leader Cody Rhodes. He described the group as "an ensemble of focused individuals, some who train at the Nightmare Factory (AEW's training facility) together, who just have a singular focus over the sport".[1] In addition to Rhodes, his brother Dustin Rhodes is a member of the stable; both are the sons of the late Dusty Rhodes.

Nightmare Family
Stable
MembersSee below
Name(s)Nightmare Family
DebutSeptember 1, 2018 (2018-09-01)
DisbandedFebruary 15, 2022
Years active2018–2022

Background
See also: Cody and Dustin Rhodes

Prior to the launch of AEW, Cody Rhodes and his brother Dustin Rhodes previously wrestled with the WWE. On June 21, 2018, Cody launched a YouTube channel titled Nightmare Family, showcasing behind-the-scenes videos of their professional wrestling events.[2]

History

All Elite Wrestling

On January 1, 2019, Cody and Brandi Rhodes joined All Elite Wrestling, a new professional wrestling promotion founded by Shahid Khan and Tony Khan. Cody and Brandi signed contracts as on-screen talent and also as Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer respectively.[3] On April 20, Cody's opponent for AEW's inaugural event Double or Nothing was revealed as his brother Dustin Rhodes.[4] Cody defeated Dustin at Double or Nothing, and the match received a 5 star rating from Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter.[5] After the match, Cody made a plea to Dustin to reunite as a tag team to face The Young Bucks at Fight for the Fallen. Dustin accepted, reuniting The Rhodes Brothers for the first time in over four years.[6]

On December 30, 2019, Arn Anderson signed a contract with AEW as Cody's personal advisor and head coach.[7] On January 15, 2020 at Bash at the Beach, Diamond Dallas Page teamed with Q. T. Marshall and Dustin Rhodes for his first match since 2016.[8]

On October 30, 2020, Gunn Club (Austin, and Billy) and Lee Johnson joined the group.[9] On February 8, 2021, Aaron Solow and Nick Comoroto joined the group.[10]

On the March 31, 2021 edition of AEW Dynamite, Cody Rhodes and Q. T. Marshall fought in an unsanctioned Exhibition match with Arn Anderson serving as the referee. After about 7 minutes of in-ring action, a frustrated QT attacked Anderson and left the ring, allowing Aaron Solow and Nick Comoroto, as well as Nightmare Factory trainee Anthony Ogogo, to attack Cody from behind. QT continued to lead the group in a brutal beatdown of Cody and the rest of the Nightmare Family, ending his (as well as Solow and Comoroto's) relationship with the group.[11]

After months of inactivity, Cody Rhodes departed from AEW on February 15, 2022 leaving the stable's future unclear.

Members
* Founding member(s)
L Leader(s)

Former
Member Joined Left
Dustin Rhodes August 3,2019 February 15, 2022 [note 1]
Arn Anderson December 30, 2019 May 10, 2022 [note 2]
Lee Johnson October 30, 2020 May 10, 2022 [note 2]
Brock Anderson June 11, 2021 May 10, 2022 [note 2]
Cody Rhodes September 1, 2018 February 15, 2022
Brandi Rhodes September 1, 2018 February 15, 2022
MJF August 31, 2019 November 9, 2019
Allie June 16, 2020 October 27, 2020
Q. T. Marshall January 15, 2020 March 31, 2021
Aaron Solow February 8, 2021 March 31, 2021
Nick Comoroto February 8, 2021 March 31, 2021
Austin Gunn October 30, 2020 September 1, 2021
Billy Gunn October 30, 2020 September 1, 2021
Colten Gunn November 17, 2020[note 3] September 1, 2021

Part-time
Member Joined Last appearance
Diamond Dallas Page September 1, 2019 January 15, 2020

Timeline

Sub-groups
Affiliate Members Tenure Type
The Brotherhood Cody Rhodes
Dustin Rhodes		 2019-2022 Tag team
Gunn Club Austin Gunn
Billy Gunn
Colten Gunn		 2020-2021 Trio

Other media
Nightmare Family
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2016–present
GenreEntertainment
Subscribers153 thousand[12]
Total views9.4 million[12]
100,000 subscribers
Last updated: 24 July 2022

Cody Rhodes, Q. T. Marshall, and Glacier are co-owners and coaches of The Nightmare Factory training facility.[13] It was previously known as One Fall Power Factory.[14]

Championships and accomplishments

Notes
  1. Dustin never officially left the stable. This date reflects the day his brother Cody departed AEW. He was no longer seen with other Nightmare Family members after this date.
  2. The Nightmare Family stable never officially disbanded. This date indicates the last appearance the group made together on AEW Dark.
  3. Colten was never officially announced as a member himself. This date indicates his first televised AEW match, which occurred after the announcement of his fellow Gunn Club members (father Billy and brother Austin) joining the Nightmare Family.

    References
    1. Rhodes, Cody [@CodyRhodes] (February 8, 2021). "I will say it's not a routine wrestling "faction". More a ensemble of focused individuals, some who train at the factory together, who just have a singular focus over the sport. Authentic relationships. Not always together, but ready when the call comes, and will have your back" (Tweet). Retrieved February 11, 2021 – via Twitter.
    2. Carey, Ian (June 22, 2018). "Cody Launches YouTube Channel: Inside Look At The Origin Of All In". SEScoops. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
    3. Joyner, KC (January 16, 2019). "Cody Rhodes on the origins and future of All Elite Wrestling". ESPN. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
    4. "Cody vs. Dustin announced for Double or Nothing, Dustin explains his motivations for match and tension between him and Cody". PW Torch. April 21, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
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    9. Lee, Joseph (October 30, 2020). "The Gunn Club and Lee Johnson Join The Nightmare Family". 411Mania. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
    10. DeFelice, Robert (February 8, 2021). "Aaron Solow And Nick Comoroto Join The Nightmare Family". Fightful. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
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