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
Members	See below
Name	Nightmare Family
Debut	September 1, 2018 (2018-09-01)[citation needed]
Disbanded	February 15, 2022
Years active	2018–2022

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, effectively disbanding the stable.

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	Nightmare Family
Years active	2016–present
Genre	Entertainment
Subscribers	153 thousand[12]
Views	9.4 million[12]
Creator Awards 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

• All Elite Wrestling
  • AEW TNT Championship (3 times) – Cody ^[15]
  • Dynamite Award (1 time)
    • Best Moment on the Mic (2021) – Cody accepting Dog Collar match on AEW Dynamite (September 30)^[16]
• CBS Sports
  • Promo of the Year (2019) – Cody "Silver spoon" promo on AEW Dynamite (November 7)^[17]
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Match of the Year (2019) – Cody vs. Dustin at Double or Nothing^[18]
  • Ranked Cody No. 7 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2020^[19]
  • Ranked Dustin No. 137 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2020^[19]
  • Ranked Marshall No. 468 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2020^[19]
  • Ranked Brandi No. 50 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the PWI Female 100 in 2019^[20]

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.