Cody Rhodes In Talks With WWE About Possible Return – Following his AEW departure, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that Cody Rhodes has not been under contract with AEW since the end of December.
Rhodes has been working as a free agent for AEW since the turn of the year, and that has led to speculation on what he will do next. Initially, it was believed he would definitely be re-signing with the company.
There was a lot of talk backstage at Monday Night Raw this week in regards to him returning to WWE. Meltzer noted that there was chatter within certain circles in WWE about the potential of him going back to the company. Of course, Cody is a founding member of AEW, and served as an Executive Vice President when he was under contract.
Now, according to a report by Ariel Helwani, it has been revealed Cody Rhodes is in talks with WWE. The former Intercontinental Champion has been speaking with the company, and a return could be taking place in the near future.
Cody Rhodes originally left WWE in 2016 after spending a decade working for Vince McMahon. His career began with Ohio Valley Wrestling, and he went on to thrive as part of the main roster. From teaming with Hardcore Holly to being a member of Legacy. Cody then went on to have singles success with a variety of gimmicks before working with Goldust. His career came to end while portraying the Stardust gimmick.
Following his time with WWE, Cody Rhodes worked on the independent scene and as part of Ring Of Honor. He was an integral part of the influential ALL IN show and a founding member of All Elite Wrestling. Cody worked as an in-ring talent as well as an Executive Vice President for the company.
Both Cody and Tony Khan have released official statements on social media about the news. Both men thanked each other for their time working together, and were complimentary, with no bad blood appearing to be involved.
