Cody Rhodes is one of the most prominent personalities in professional wrestling. He is presently a part of WWE, where he is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Rhodes is currently the top babyface in the promotion and has a huge fanbase that always looks forward to updates about him.
Meanwhile, before this, Cody Rhodes was popular among the fans for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Cody became a part of AEW in 2019 and participated in numerous storylines and feuds. Besides being a wrestler, he also served as the executive vice president of the promotion. But, in 2022, Cody and his wife, Brandi Rhodes, left the promotion.
Thank you Cody and Brandi Rhodes pic.twitter.com/tkDvVpnrrE
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) February 15, 2022
It was reported that Cody and Brandi left AEW because they were unable to come to terms on a new deal. On the other hand, Cody has constantly stated that he left AEW for personal reasons. As of now, a jaw-dropping conspiracy theory surrounding Rhodes’ decision to leave AEW has come into the spotlight.
Cody Rhodes may have left AEW because of Brandi Rhodes
Cody Rhodes never gave a clear reason for his AEW exit. But now it seems he might have left the Tony Khan-led promotion because of his wife, Brandi Rhodes. Recently, a fan took his ‘X’ handle to post a wild conspiracy theory about Cody’s AEW exit.
The fan stated that Cody might have left AEW because Tony Khan refused to ink a new deal with Brandi Rhodes. To this one fan stated, “Funny thing is, as terrible as AEW Brandi was, seems like a small price to pay to retain the guy who would become the top babyface in wrestling. If not to bolster AEW then just to keep him away from WWE”.
Yet again, another fan wrote, “He wouldn’t have become the biggest babyface in wrestling in aew. He was at the start but he didn’t get the exposure that wwe gives”.
cody rhodes left not because of some weird cm punk or elite shit but because tony refused to re-sign brandi as an active talent https://t.co/FPKNXKbCw5
— conner (@winterweather) July 2, 2024
Thus, if the fan theories were indeed true, The American Nightmare might have left AEW because of his wife. In that regard, it is worth mentioning that while Cody made his return to WWE after his AEW exit, Brandi remained out of the spotlight. With that, it remains to be seen if Cody will ever state this theory as his reason for departure; if that happens, it will surely shake up the internet.
Cody Rhodes mentioned he would always have an eye on AEW
Cody Rhodes has been doing wonders in WWE. But it seems that though The American Nightmare is signed to WWE, he will always have an eye on WWE’s rival promotion, AEW.
Previously, Rhodes appeared for an interview on the Busted Open podcast. During that, he said, “I think I’ll always have an eye on it because it’s just not something you can abandon in your mind”.
Rhodes added that he, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Kenny Omega, Tony Khan, Brandi Rhodes, Bernie Cahill, Chris Harrington, and Dana Massie were present during the inception of AEW. They all attended the initial meetings of the promotion.
Cody says he still keeps an eye on AEW! @CodyRhodes
He wishes them nothing but the best!🫶🏽
Via: @BustedOpenRadio pic.twitter.com/qgPmX6arst
— #WeWantCody (@WeWantCody_) May 20, 2024
Rhodes then once again said, “So I’ll always have an eye for it. I could never just pretend it’s not there anymore.” It can thus be understood that Rhodes keeps tabs on what’s happening in All Elite Wrestling. Meanwhile, fans will look forward to more updates about Cody and wait to see what lies ahead for him in the largest wrestling promotion in the world.