Real Reason Cody Rhodes Quit AEW For WWE (VIDEO)

Adam Wilbourn & Phil Chambers on Cody & Brandi Rhodes to WWE, AEW reaction & more!

Join WhatCulture's Adam Wilbourn & Phil Chambers as they bring you Wednesday's rundown of all the latest wrestling news.

Unsurprisingly, today's video begins with more on Cody Rhodes, Brandi Rhodes, and their AEW departure, as the reason for their split from the promotion they helped form in 2019 has come to light (00:21).

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WWE appears to be the duo's next direction. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but a new report outlines what Vince McMahon intends to do should he get hold of the Rhodes (03:45), with big plans in store for Cody in particular.

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Sticking with the topic, we go over some extra backstage details on the split that weren't apparent when the story broke yesterday (06:19) but have since emerged in the fallout.

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Finally, we cover a story suggesting that AEW will be slowing down on new wrestler signings ahead of its upcoming television deal negotiations (08:43). Those should start later in 2022.

As always, today's news video closes with your Twitter questions.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.