In a surprising twist, Cody Rhodes, who made a name for himself in AEW, returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 last year, marking a significant move in the wrestling world. After leaving WWE in 2016, he ventured into the independent wrestling scene and co-founded AEW in 2019.

However, the lure of WWE brought him back, sparking various speculations about his motives for the return. Was it for the money to rekindle his wrestling roots, or was something more personal at play?

Cody Rhodes came back to WWE for closure

In a world where many WWE stars had switched to AEW, Cody Rhodes did the unexpected by leaping back to Vince McMahon’s company. Numerous theories circulated. Some attribute it to financial gain or a desire to fulfill his father’s dream by capturing the WWE Championship.

In a recent podcast interview, Rhodes explained that the decision wasn’t driven by money. “Looking at all the offers, AEW was paying me wonderfully, and they had a wonderful offer as well. It just wasn’t about the money; it was about something else,” he said. 

However, in a recent podcast interview, Cody laid it all bare, revealing the true intention behind his WWE return. “I felt like it was closure on my first run there,” he candidly admitted, shunning any notions of it being a business pitch or an offer. “I wanted him to know how much I learned from my time there. How much I stole from him, why I fought ferociously against him when I was on the opposition.”

He emphasized the importance of having closure with Vince, stating, “I would have regretted it if I had never really gotten closure with him.” It was all about wrapping up unfinished business with Vince McMahon, a moment he felt compelled to have.

Since his return, Cody Rhodes has been a prominent figure in WWE’s main event scene. Despite falling short of capturing the WWE Championship, he remains one of the company’s top stars. Now, he sets his sights on a big match at SummerSlam against none other than Brock Lesnar.

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Cody Rhodes and Lesnar are set to collide at SummerSlam

The upcoming SummerSlam is poised to be an electrifying showdown, featuring a highly anticipated match between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar. With both competitors having claimed victory over each other in the past, the stakes couldn’t be higher for this highly anticipated clash.

Since returning to WWE, Cody Rhodes has been a force to reckon with. He constantly shows his incredible athleticism and charisma in every match. On the other hand, Brock Lesnar needs no introduction. ‘The Beast Incarnate’ is a dominant WWE force. Many know him for his sheer power and relentless aggression. 

For Cody Rhodes, a win over Lesnar would solidify his position as a top contender for the WWE Championship, a goal he’s been pursuing since his return. 

Fans eagerly anticipate this epic confrontation. Cody Rhodes aims to emerge victorious, paving the way for his journey toward the WWE Championship. Who do you think will win? Comment down below and share your thoughts. 

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