Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, has made a bold declaration about his future in professional wrestling. In a recent interview on the All The Smoke podcast, Rhodes revealed his plans to retire from the ring, a decision influenced by his desire to be a full-time father to his young family.
But here's the twist: Rhodes, also known as 'QB1', intends to end his illustrious career where it all began—with WWE. This announcement comes as a surprise to some, given the recent history between Rhodes and WWE's rival promotion, AEW.
During the podcast, Rhodes reflected on his legendary father, Dusty Rhodes, and how he balanced his wrestling career with being a present father. Dusty, who retired from full-time wrestling at 45, was known more as 'Coach' to his children than as 'The American Dream' in their hometown. Cody, inspired by his father's example, expressed his desire to be there for his wife and two young daughters as they grow up.
And this is where the story gets intriguing. Cody, who turned 40 this summer, has already begun contemplating his retirement plans. He stated, 'The next contract I sign with WWE is probably going to be my last... It's the house that built me, and it's the house that brought me back.' This statement hints at a potential return to WWE, the promotion he left in 2016 to help found AEW.
While the details have been largely kept under wraps, there have been reports of lingering resentments and hard feelings between Rhodes and AEW. This makes Rhodes' decision to finish his career with WWE all the more significant. It's a choice that will undoubtedly spark discussions among wrestling fans, especially those who have followed his journey from WWE to AEW and back again.
So, what do you think? Is Cody Rhodes making the right call by returning to WWE for his final run? Or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let's discuss the future of one of wrestling's biggest stars!
