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.
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]
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.
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]
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
^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.
^ abcThe Nightmare Family stable never officially disbanded. This date indicates the last appearance the group made together on AEW Dark.
^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.
