Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega, and The Young Bucks founded All Elite Wrestling (AEW). However, in February 2022, Cody Rhodes left AEW and quickly emerged as a leading figure in WWE. Recently, Rhodes hinted that his departure was driven by feelings of disrespect within AEW, sparking renewed tension among the promotion’s original leaders.
Young Bucks’ Challenging Phase and Loss of Executive Status
The Young Bucks, who share a close friendship with Cody Rhodes, are currently facing difficulties in their AEW storylines. At AEW All In: Texas, the tag team lost their Executive Vice President status amid allegations of misusing their position to harass other workers. This fall from power has led to increased criticism of The Young Bucks within the wrestling community and on AEW programming.
The Young Bucks’ Reaction to Cody Rhodes’ Departure Comments
The former AEW World Tag Team Champions recently posted on X, addressing what appears to be their ongoing situation and perhaps indirectly responding to Cody Rhodes’ remarks about disrespect. In the message, they expressed emotional pain tied to respect within their professional circle.
“You know what hurts the most is the… the lack of respect. You know? That’s what hurts the most,” the duo wrote. —The Young Bucks
Future Implications for AEW’s Founding Members
The exchange highlights the tensions still present among AEW’s founding members following Rhodes’ exit. It remains to be seen if Cody Rhodes will publicly respond to The Young Bucks’ statement or whether this dispute will influence AEW’s future storylines and backstage dynamics.
