Cody Rhodes Was Shocked at Vince McMahon’s Advice Before WWE Exit

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The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes in a recent interview revealed what Vince McMahon told him before his famous Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins last year.

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The second-generation superstar made a sensational return to the WWE ring recently at the Royal Rumble PLE by winning the men's Royal Rumble match.

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Cody Rhodes Was Shocked at Vince McMahon’s Advice Before WWE Exit

The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes in a recent interview revealed what Vince McMahon told him before his famous Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins last year.

The second-generation superstar made a sensational return to the WWE ring recently at the Royal Rumble PLE by winning the men's Royal Rumble match.

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