Cody Rhodes and His Future WWE Career Now Might Be In for a Treat After $21.4-Billion Merger

Since his return at WrestleMania 38, Cody Rhodes had a massive push as “The American Nightmare” established himself as one of WWE’s top stars. Now, recent reports indicate that things will only get better as WWE has prioritized something for him.

While Rhodes continues to deliver great matches, promos, and work in the WWE, his value to the company seems to be on the rise.

New reports suggest big developments for Cody Rhodes in the near future

Reports from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com indicate that the company plans on re-signing Rhodes to a long-term contract. This not only means better job security but also higher payday for Rhodes. This news comes as no surprise after the incredible work Rhodes has been doing as a star in the WWE and a draw for the company.

What makes this news even more interesting is the fact that this has been in the works since the UFC and WWE merger. The $21.4 billion merger could prove to be the best thing that happened to Rhodes in the coming future.

Currently, Rhodes is on a mission to complete his story with Roman Reigns after his defeat at Wrestlemania 39. This has been a long-time storyline that also saw great feuds, including Brock Lesnar and The Judgment Day. The feud with Lesnar ended in a victory at Fastlane 2023, and with the Judgment Day, it culminated at WarGames.

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Apart from being in some of the best storylines in the WWE, Rhodes has also helped other stars gain prominence. Whether it be putting over stars in the WWE or from AEW, Rhodes has established himself as one of the nicest men in pro wrestling.

How Cody Rhodes went from jobber to Main Event superstar

There is no denying that Rhodes is the biggest name in the WWE today. However, prior to his departure from the company, he was Stardust. This gimmick was something that Rhodes hated and was the trigger for him to leave.

After the creation of AEW, Rhodes embarked on a journey to rebuild himself as a Main Event talent. Furthermore, this journey proved fruitful for the company and himself. He was the biggest name in AEW, brining stars that the pro wrestling industry love and admired. Returning to the WWE saw his fame reach levels even he was not expecting.

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