In 2022, Cody Rhodes sat down with former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, a meeting that captured the attention of wrestling fans and insiders alike. At the time, Rhodes had just left his role as Executive Vice President of All Elite Wrestling and was preparing to return to WWE at WrestleMania 38. The meeting took place as Rhodes sought to express gratitude for the impact McMahon had on his career and the wrestling industry as a whole.
On the Six Feet Under podcast with The Undertaker, Rhodes described his mindset before meeting McMahon. He said his primary goal was to thank the wrestling mogul for the opportunities and lessons that shaped him as a performer.
“I wanna see Vince and have this conversation and almost say thank you more than anything. Thanks for being the house that built me, I learned so much, and I got to apply it everywhere I went, because outside of WWE I was very unique. I would apply these very pro-WWE and very old school philosophies to promos, matches, production, presentation to everything that it almost made me like a gimmick just having that skill set. But that’s all I thought when we were there, I just want them to see me,” said Rhodes. [H/T: WrestleTalk]
Notable Moments from Rhodes’ Recent Wrestling Appearances
On January 24, Cody Rhodes faced Jacob Fatu at Saturday Night’s Main Event, a contest that escalated into a chaotic brawl. The encounter culminated with Drew McIntyre intervening, powerbombing Rhodes—also known as “The American Nightmare”—through a table, adding intensity to the storyline and Rhodes’s ongoing journey within WWE.
Brandi Rhodes Shares Desire for a Special Royal Rumble Return
Brandi Rhodes, Cody’s wife and former ring announcer, expressed her hopes to make a brief return to WWE during a Women’s Royal Rumble match. Speaking on her show, A Shot of Brandi, she explained that her motivation lies in creating a memorable moment for their daughter, Libby.
“Well, if I ever were to come back and do anything, I would love to make an entrance at the Royal Rumble, and be out in, let’s see how fast. Maybe three seconds? I literally would probably hit the ring and be like, ‘Please throw me out, please throw me out, somebody throw me out!’ It would really just be to make the entrance, one more time for Libby.” She said.
What Lies Ahead for Cody Rhodes in WWE
As Rhodes continues to build momentum following his return at WrestleMania 38 and recent matches, fans and industry watchers remain eager to see how WWE plans to develop his character and storylines. With significant backstage support and ongoing fan interest, Rhodes’s journey is poised to be a major focus for the promotion in the upcoming months, potentially influencing multiple narrative arcs and events.
