It’s been years since Cody Rhodes last appeared for All Elite Wrestling, but the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the former EVP. On this week’s Dynamite, MJF brought up Cody in a tense in-ring face-off with the American Nightmare’s brother Dustin Rhodes.
MJF began his promo by mentioned that he got rid of Jeff Jarrett and that AEW stands for ‘All Elderly Wrestling’ thanks to Double-J. During his segement, MJF was interrupted by Max Caster and Hangman Page, before Dustin Rhodes arrived on the scene.
Dustin made it clear that MJF should keep Owen Hart’s name out of his mouth. He also criticized MJF for bringing up past addiction, pointing out that he had fought and overcame addiction. Rhodes added that MJF is not “the devil” because he has been to hell and made it out alive. He firmly declared that he is better than MJF—and that MJF knows it.
Never at a loss for words, MJF fired back by saying it took Dustin his whole career to get out of his father’s shadow and now he’s in the shadow of his little baby brother. This was a nod to Cody who has seen immense success since returning to WWE in April 2022.
These comments prompted Dustin to hit MJF and the two men brawled. Though security was able to split the pair, MJF escaped and kicked Rhodes in the crotch. It remains to be seen what’s to come for the two, but fans can expect that this showdown won’t be the last time MJF and Dustin Rhodes share the ring.
