Cody Rhodes is shining for WWE. He is arguably the largest star within the firm. He received the final two Royal Rumbles. He is about to headline each nights of WrestleMania. He is among the many high merchandise sellers. And he is a real fan favourite.
As such, longtime wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer believes Rhodes’ departure from AEW is the one greatest blow to the corporate since its inception in 2019.
“Of all of the issues that occurred that you simply’re gonna say so far as hurting AEW and serving to WWE, it was Cody,” Meltzer stated on a latest episode of ‘We’re Dwell, Pal.’ “Evening in, evening out he’s the largest star within the firm as a result of the opposite two or no matter are very a lot half time. He’s the man. And you are taking him out of the combination — they might nonetheless be most likely doing good and [Rhodes] wasn’t in that unique Bloodline feud with Sami Zayn however as soon as that factor ran its course, Cody’s actually carried the ball.”
