Cody Rhodes, a well-known professional wrestler, is currently making headlines in WWE after his standout performance at WrestleMania 38. During a recent promo battle on Monday Night RAW, Roman Reigns referenced Rhodes’ departure from AEW last year, causing fans to wonder about the impact of his previous run on his current status in WWE.
Rhodes left AEW in February 2020, leaving fans shocked and wondering about his next move. Before his exit, Rhodes was a standout performer in AEW programming and instrumental in elevating numerous fellow wrestlers with his captivating performances.
During his time in AEW, Rhodes was often booed by fans who wanted him to turn heel, but he never did. However, Reigns’ recent reference to Rhodes’ AEW run brought up the question of whether he would ever consider a heel turn.
In an interview with Wrestle Joy, Rhodes discussed Reigns’ reference and his experiences in AEW. He expressed that he loved the fact that Reigns mentioned his AEW run and that it was a great moment for him. Rhodes also discussed the challenges he faced in AEW, such as not wanting to “trust the process” but rather wanting to create his own process.
Looking ahead, Rhodes is currently favored to defeat Reigns at WrestleMania 39. However, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to topple the reigning WWE Universal Champion. Regardless, fans of professional wrestling are excited to see what the future holds for Cody Rhodes in WWE.