Many fans were disappointed by the result of the main event of WrestleMania 39 night 2. While Cody Rhodes had all the momentum in the world, he came out short when it mattered the most. Rhodes was not the only one with a disappointed face at the end, there were millions of fans along with him.
Thinking about the next chapter in Rhodes’ wrestling career, fans want him to leave WWE entirely. Many of the fans wanted him to go back to Tony Khan and AEW. In AEW, Rhodes had the position of the Chief Branding Officer as well as one of the Executive Vice Presidents, along with his buddies, The Elite. So going back won’t be the end of the world for him.
Fans want Cody Rhodes to go back to AEW after his massive loss at WrestleMania 39
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After so much build-up and hype behind Cody Rhodes, everyone thought that he will finally get his due by winning the big one at WrestleMania, but that didn’t happen. Despite the countless interviews and segments, Rhodes wasn’t the person whose hand was raised in the end and carried the titles.
You can see the genuine sadness in Cody Rhodes eyes.
What next for him? #Wrestlemania pic.twitter.com/5KhZTldOy8
— Just Talk Wrestling (@JustTalkWrestle) April 3, 2023
This hits harder when his father’s dream is taken into context. Both Rhodes and Reigns made a big deal about the fact that Dusty Rhodes had never won a WWE Champion. So, will Rhodes be unable to grab the titles regardless of being the top star in WWE?
Only time will tell us what happens next with Rhodes in WWE. But fans are not happy with this result and can’t continue to watch Rhodes like this in WWE.
The fans felt disappointed that Rhodes didn’t finish his story and pointed out that he may as well return to AEW after falling short.
Go back to AEW… or become stardust V2
— Jo COMMISSIONS OPEN た (@MinekoJo) April 3, 2023
This fan thinks that Rhodes will be pushed down to the mid-card again with this loss.
He will be doing comedy skits in catering in 6 months. pic.twitter.com/ureXzl4FJ3
— Mike M (@J5MikeM) April 3, 2023
This fan thinks it will be better for Rhodes and his legacy to go to AEW.
Might as well go back to AEW after that
— Chris (@TurnerChriss) April 3, 2023
This fan thinks this is the finish line for Rhodes in wrestling.
Retirement hopefully.
— LoneAdvMGL (@LoneAdvMGL) April 3, 2023
at this point just retire
— . (@aswin_xd) April 3, 2023
Cody thinking "Hey Brandi, we still got Tony's number?" https://t.co/dnU5mSowcD
— Dante Malfoy (@Dante_O_Malfoy) April 3, 2023
This fan thinks he should have another program with Dustin Rhodes in AEW.
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I fear Cody Rhodes will go back to AEW 💀💀💀 maybe he can job out with his older brother since he ain't never gonna win the big one ⚰️ pic.twitter.com/16A9OeOIRw
— Derek (@DerekDaMan994) April 3, 2023
Tony Khan and AEW have been a big part of Rhodes’ wrestling career, so it wouldn’t be improbable to see the American Nightmare go back to the company he help start.
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