Cody Rhodes Thinks Divide Between AEW & WWE Fanbase Is His Fault

Cody Rhodes departed from AEW earlier this year and this was seen as a shocking move for many. He was one of the biggest stars in AEW at that point in time but also a polarizing figure. Rhodes also blamed himself for the divide between the AEW and WWE fanbase.

Cody Rhodes was constantly booed in AEW towards the end of his run in the company. Fans simply wanted him to turn heel but it did not happen in the end. Rhodes also wouldn’t change a thing about that aspect.

While speaking on After The Bell with Corey Graves, Cody Rhodes talked about the divide between the AEW and WWE fanbase. He stated that the divide between them is his fault.

“I feel like that fan base, that divide that exists amongst all the different bubbles, if there was any negativity, well I can put some of the blame on my shoulders.

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The last shows I had done before making this WWE return, I’m taking little fun potshots and talking smack which is what wrestlers do. I think sometimes the fans that attach themselves to those statements forget that we are in the realm of entertainment, but I added to the tribalism myself, so I can’t necessarily get mad at it when I see it.”

Cody Rhodes is set to square off against Seth Rollins in a singles match at WrestleMania Backlash. We’ll have to see who will come out on top in the match.

h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the quotes

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