Cody Rhodes has voiced his enthusiasm for bringing back a regular house show circuit within WWE, emphasizing its benefits for wrestlers. Recently, during an episode of What Do You Wanna Talk About?, Rhodes revealed that he proposed to WWE management the idea of running a house show loop once per month. This pitch aims to reintroduce more frequent live events to help maintain wrestler engagement and camaraderie.
Rhodes Outlines Reasons and Format for Monthly Live Events
Rhodes explained that working live shows more often helps foster a stronger connection among performers and deepens their sense of being part of the company.
“It’s hard to think you work somewhere if you’re only there a couple of days a week, right? Versus the schedule for when we first started, where it was full tours, live events, then you come to TV, and then you’re home less time…”
he stated.
He described his concept in detail:
“I had suggested to them, I said: run one weekend a month, call them house shows, make them almost — poke the fourth wall a little bit in terms of what they are. They’re canon, but they’re not. You’re going to see some of the stuff you see on TV, but it’s going to be a bit more of a mixed bag. And maybe you’re going to see some people you’ve never seen before who are getting their first rep in front of you. Run them that way where there’s an intimacy to them that’s advertised. ‘This is a house show. That’s what you guys are getting, and it’s going to be awesome.’ They’re so fun, so fun.”
Potential Impact and WWE’s Current Approach to House Shows
Although Rhodes did not disclose WWE’s response to his suggestion, he acknowledged the possibility that the idea might face challenges or be reconsidered after trial. He remains convinced that monthly house shows could improve roster dynamics by offering wrestlers consistent opportunities to compete and build momentum.
On the same podcast, guest Jey Uso echoed Rhodes’ sentiments, expressing how much he values the experience of frequent wrestling events and his longing for the energy that came from the previous full touring schedule.
While WWE still holds house shows, they tend to be limited to international tours, with the annual Holiday Tour during the Christmas season serving as the primary domestic live event outside of televised programming.
Why Renewed House Shows Matter for WWE Talent and Fans
Reviving a monthly house show loop could reintroduce qualities like team spirit and consistent in-ring performance that many wrestlers miss from earlier, more rigorous schedules. It would provide fans with a unique experience combining familiar match elements with surprises from new or developing talent. Given the high magnitude of interest from figures like Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, this idea presents a meaningful opportunity for WWE to reconnect with its live event roots and enhance its roster’s rhythm on the road.
