Cody Rhodes announced on his personal Twitter account that he has asked for his release from WWE. He posted this on Twitter:
“The past ten years have been quite the trek, but as of earlier today, I have asked for my release from @WWE. I’ll speak further on the matter shortly. Thank you to all the pro-wrestling/sports entertainment fans worldwide. Thank you.”
(1/2) The past ten years have been quite the trek, but as of earlier today I have asked for my release from @WWE
— Hyrule Husky (@PrinceCGR) May 21, 2016
(2/2) I'll speak further on the matter shortly. Thank you to all the pro-wrestling/sports entertainment fans worldwide. Thank you
— Hyrule Husky (@PrinceCGR) May 21, 2016
Rhodes started with WWE in 2006 and trained in OVW before being called up to the main roster in July of 2007. He would go on to be a part of “Legacy” with Ted Dibiase Jr and Randy Orton. Lately, Rhodes has been working as Stardust on the main roster. During his time with the company, he was a two-time Intercontinental Champion, three-time WWE Tag Team Champion, and three-time World Tag Team Champion.
WWE has yet to officially comment on Rhodes’ request for his release.
