WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Names Surprising Inspiration For Leaving AEW
April 9, 2025
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Cody Rhodes has reflected on his departure from AEW in February 2022 and the lead-up to his WWE return at WrestleMania 38, where he went over Seth Rollins.
Speaking on Mostly Sports, Rhodes recalled a previous interview where he teased his next move, suggesting fans wouldn’t believe it.
When asked if he had foreseen the immense success that followed his WWE comeback, Rhodes admitted he might have been overly confident with his bold statement.
Since leaving AEW and working WrestleMania 38, Rhodes has headlined the last three WrestleManias. He won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XL. However, despite the potential for his words to fall flat, Rhodes explained his mindset during that period.
He likened his approach to that of Batman, noting the necessity of having multiple contingency plans in place.
“Not that I had it in mind, but you do have to be kind of like Batman, in a sense that you have to have a plan for the plan for the next plan, and the road looked like it was heading that way,” he said.
“Also, at the time, I really was torn. One thing was my baby, and something that I’ve very much loved, and was part of its inception and the origin, and was so lucky to have those guys with me be part of that.”
Cody Rhodes looks on during the WWE Royal Rumble at Alamodome on January 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Cody Rhodes looks on during the WWE Royal Rumble at Alamodome on January 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Alex Bierens de Haan
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“But then the other is your destiny calling you, fate, and what you do next. That was just a tricky spot to be in, and incredibly, I’m never gonna forget it, Brandi told me, and I almost get choked up thinking about it, but she just said,’ Be careful what you wish for.’ Then what I wished for, plus a million, came true. But that was a heck of a day.
“I think I was speaking a little bit out of turn, saying, ‘You’re not going to believe it,’ because that could have been anything. That could have just been wrestling being wrestling. It could have been anything. But I’m happy that my words were correct in the sense that it was going to be a move that was good for the industry.”
For Rhodes, WrestleMania 41 marks his fourth straight year headlining WWE’s biggest show as he defends his WWE Championship against John Cena. This clash will be Cena’s final WrestleMania appearance, regardless of the outcome.
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