Cody Rhodes Does Not Want False Claims About AEW Exit to Tarnish His Legacy

Cody Rhodes made shockwaves with his return to WWE as he was one of the biggest stars in AEW until his departure in 2022. With that said, Rhodes made it clear he doesn’t want false claims about his AEW exit to tarnish his legacy.

While speaking to Inside the Ropes, Cody Rhodes addressed the various narratives that have surfaced regarding their departure and whether he’s tempted to set the record straight before rumors spiral out of control.

Cody Rhodes mentioned that some stories have already taken on a life of their own, despite the reality being far less dramatic. He emphasized that both he and Brandi were offered new contracts and that their reality show, “Rhodes to the Top,” had been renewed for a second season.

Rhodes expressed concern about the spread of misinformation, especially in the public eye, where false narratives can easily gain traction. He acknowledged the temptation to correct these narratives to preserve his legacy and that of his family, including his late father Dusty Rhodes and his brother Dustin Rhodes, who remains with AEW. While he hopes to one day share the true story of their time with AEW, Cody understands that some people may still cling to their own versions of events, regardless of the truth.

“I think perhaps people might have already run away with it. It’s not really that sexy of a story. I think I was more referencing that Brandi and I had been offered new contracts. Brandi had a great deal with Tony. I had a great deal with Tony. ‘Rhodes to the Top’ season two, it had been renewed. I feel you’ll hear some narratives online, such as ‘They’re so far off.’ The temptation comes from maybe a fear of it getting away from reality and truth because it’s so easy to have a blue check, say something, and nobody fact checks it. It’s a little scary when you’re in the public eye. The idea that, as we grow older and books are written, and larger interviews. I have a daughter and her legacy is my legacy. My dad [Dusty Rhodes], my family, my brother [Dustin Rhodes] still being with the company. I don’t want my legacy to be, in any way, I don’t want elements that are fabricated or lied about becoming truth. That’s where the temptation is to speak up and say, ‘No, here’s what happened.’ Even so, when it takes root, sometimes people need that to be the story and they’re not going to believe you regardless. I’m fairly optimistic that everything with that will be a great story in maybe ten to 20 years when they talk about the revolution and the industry. I hope I get to be interviewed alongside everybody else and share what a damn fun time it was and I hope it continues.

“To your point about temptation. It’s not a sexy story and my concerns when people try to put a spin on it who weren’t there or don’t know, that’s all stuff you can’t avoid. You can’t avoid it. It’s going to happen.”

Cody Rhodes admits his AEW run had terrible ending, but he will always have a lot of love and respect for his time in AEW. Regardless, multiple narratives about his time in AEW are unlikely to stop anytime soon and Rhodes has just accepted that fact.

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