Cody Rhodes is one of WWE’s biggest names at this point, and his Kingdom entrance music makes fans yell “WOAH!” all around the world. Now, we have good news for those fans who love seeing the American Nightmare in a WWE ring.
Cody Rhodes Contract Update
It was previously reported that WWE was aiming to secure Cody Rhodes with a new contract. That contract was said to be a big-money deal as well.
According to Dave Meltzer on F4WOnline, Cody Rhodes signed a new deal with WWE around October, coinciding with the timing of Charlotte Flair’s contract extension. For some reason, this fact was not previously reported until now.
While the specific details of the new contract, such as its length and financial terms, remain unknown, Dave Meltzer drew parallels to Charlotte Flair’s situation. The Queen’s contract extension was revealed months after the fact, and it was reportedly for huge money.
Meanwhile, Fightful has been reporting that WWE officials are eager to lock Cody in to a new longterm deal. In response to Dave Meltzer claiming Cody re-signed months ago, Sean Ross Sapp’s sources claim that WWE did in fact send Cody a new contract back in October, but he’s yet to put pen to paper.
Since his return to WWE, Cody Rhodes has already won a Royal Rumble match, which secured him a main event match spot against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Universal Title at WrestleMania 39. Rhodes did not win that match, but he is still on a mission to finish his story.
Cody Rhodes’ WWE Return
In 2019, Cody Rhodes played a significant role in establishing AEW, as he contributed greatly to the company’s foundation. However, in February 2022, the AEW EVP Cody Rhodes and his wife, Brandi Rhodes, decided not to renew their contracts with the company.
Following their departure from AEW, Cody Rhodes signed a deal with WWE. That set him up for a surprise return, that so many saw coming, at WrestleMania 38. He was Seth Rollins’ unannounced opponent for that show, and he won his return match, ending a six-year absence from WWE.
UPDATE: Contradictory Report On Cody Rhodes’ WWE Contract
Sean Ross Sapp reported an update on Fightful Select. It was noted that, after speaking to a source with direct ties to Cody Rhodes that, “Their claim is that the approach and initial offer from WWE was made in October, but no deal was signed at that point. One is expected to be signed, and an agreement is in place, we’re told.”
It was further noted that,“several wrestlers that were also under the impression Rhodes had re-signed, or was going to imminently.“