Sports Illustrated: Cody Rhodes headed to WWE without Brandi

[Urethra Franklin]

Interesting stuff here from Justin Barrasso:

www.si.com/wrestling/2022/02/16/aew-cody-rhodes-update-wwe-return

Per multiple sources, Brandi Rhodes is not expected to join her husband in WWE. This is not to imply her wrestling career is over, as Rhodes just revealed to SI that she is determined to win championship gold in wrestling. Obviously, that won’t happen any time soon in AEW, but she could still wrestle elsewhere. And after working as AEW’s chief brand officer, the talented Rhodes will continue to find success wherever she goes.

He also notes that a loss of booking power was likely the deciding factor in leaving AEW.

[Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story]

I wonder when he's actually going to sign the deal if he hasn't already. It might be slightly petty, but there's probably some merit to actually outright saying he signed before he shows up.

[1 Free Moon-Down with Burger]

Thank. God.

[sportatorium]

The Josh Alexander story at the bottom of the article jumps out too. Truly ironic if he signs with AEW after Brandi name dropping him a few weeks ago.

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If those comments about Vince being excited at getting a "main event level talent" from AEW and that he's gonna give him a "mega-push" then good luck to Cody. I hope he becomes exactly what he's wanted to become. He's earned it after all these years. He did his best in WWE and he dealt with a lot, left and became his own man in the indies, helped created AEW, he's really done a lot. I just want the best for homie.

[sportatorium]

Feb 16, 2022 14:47:22 GMT -5 Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story said:

I wonder when he's actually going to sign the deal if he hasn't already. It might be slightly petty, but there's probably some merit to actually outright saying he signed before he shows up.

I bet them being in Saudi is delaying things this week, but I bet he shows up on TV as soon as they can get it worked out.

[Perd]

And they say Brandi
You’re a fine girl
What a good wife you must be
But you won’t be winning gold in WWE

[Nosnorb]

More important question - will he be headed to the WWE without his neck tattoo?

[chronocross]

Feb 16, 2022 14:59:05 GMT -5 Nosnorb said:

More important question - will he be headed to the WWE without his neck tattoo?

I'm sure some Stardust facepaint will cover that thing up quite well.

[The Summer of Muskrat XVII]

Feb 16, 2022 14:59:05 GMT -5 Nosnorb said:

More important question - will he be headed to the WWE without his neck tattoo?

No one has confirmed it, but rumour is the neck tattoo still has 2 years on its AEW contract

[Mecca]

Dude's gonna get paid but I would bet within 8 months he wishes he hadn't gone back.

[Push R Truth]

Feb 16, 2022 14:59:05 GMT -5 Nosnorb said:

More important question - will he be headed to the WWE without his neck tattoo?

Cody's first feud will be with Lesnar over who has the worst midlife crisis tattoo.

[hashtagdaley/JudasDay]

Vignettes or surprise at Saudi or the RAW After Saudi?

[thechase]

Have him be the guest referee for Brock vs Reigns

[dbrussel]

The only person who loved face Brandy in the AEW section is gonna be disappointed

[fw91]

not really much for her to do here

[xCompackx]

I am dreading the CGI they're going to give Cody. You know it's going to be a laughing tattoo or some shit.

[Jindrak Mark]

Feb 16, 2022 15:41:49 GMT -5 hashtagdaley/JudasDay said:

Vignettes or surprise at Saudi or the RAW After Saudi?

I think you just debut him as a surprise. No weeks of vignettes.

I'm not sure when though. The big post-Wrestlemania Raw/Smackdown return to confront the champion (if he wants a couple month break before starting?) Immediately showing up in the next few weeks to set something up for Wrestlemania?

[polarbearpete]

Feb 16, 2022 18:29:57 GMT -5 Jindrak Mark said:

Feb 16, 2022 15:41:49 GMT -5 hashtagdaley/JudasDay said:

Vignettes or surprise at Saudi or the RAW After Saudi?

I think you just debut him as a surprise. No weeks of vignettes.

I'm not sure when though. The big post-Wrestlemania Raw/Smackdown return to confront the champion (if he wants a couple month break before starting?) Immediately showing up in the next few weeks to set something up for Wrestlemania?

I imagine he’s negotiated to get a major singles program at Mania coming in, so I think we see him at next week’s Raw to start that feud.

[06vwgti]

Feb 16, 2022 18:12:37 GMT -5 xCompackx said:

I am dreading the CGI they're going to give Cody. You know it's going to be a laughing tattoo or some shit.

Can't wait for this CGI