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Cody Rhodes re-signs with WWE, plans to end career with company
Cody Rhodes has announced that he has re-signed with WWE, stating his intention to end his professional wrestling career with the company. The announcement was made during an appearance on the ‘Flagrant’ podcast.
Rhodes noted that his new agreement provides the flexibility to pursue external projects, such as his acting role in the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ film, while maintaining a collaborative relationship with WWE. He indicated that he can take temporary breaks from the ring to work on other ventures and then ‘come back home’ to the promotion.
Regarding his retirement timeline, Rhodes mentioned that while he no longer has a specific age in mind, he hopes to retire from full-time wrestling before his daughter turns 11. He expressed an interest in following the example of veterans like John Cena by taking risks on younger talent during his final years in the ring.
Rhodes also commented on the evolving wrestling economy, noting that compensation for top-tier talent in WWE has reached a level comparable to major professional sports, with guaranteed contracts and six-figure salaries even at the developmental level.
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AEW · Andrew Schulz · Cody Rhodes · Flagrant · John Cena · Nick Khan · Randy Orton · Street Fighter · WWE
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new WWE agreement allows Rhodes to pursue projects outside of wrestling. zonawrestling.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rhodes suggested he might retire from wrestling when his daughter turns 11 years old.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rhodes advised younger wrestlers to avoid engaging with negative comments on social media.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cody Rhodes has signed a new contract with WWE. zonawrestling.net
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rhodes intends to end his in-ring professional wrestling career with WWE. zonawrestling.net