Why Cody Rhodes Leaving Is Best For AEW
4. Minimal Risk Of Further Dissention Amongst The EVPs
Rumours have ran rampant for the past couple of years that all was not well in the relationship between AEW's Executive Vice Presidents.
While Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks had a good relationship, the issues amongst the EVPs pertained to Cody Rhodes' working relationship with Kenny and the Jacksons. For whatever reason, Rhodes was not on the same page as his fellow EVPs on certain AEW matters and directions.
Regardless of any issues that existed between the four, Dave Meltzer at the Wrestling Observer reported that such problems between these EVPs had been ironed out and dealt with in recent times. Meltzer confirmed that there were spells where some EVPs weren't even on talking terms with their colleagues, but those issues had been put to rest.
PW Torch's Wade Keller goes one further on this topic, adding how recent changes to the responsibilities of the EVPs caused an issue with Cody. While Kenny Omega and Matt and Nick Jackson were fine with Tony Khan restructuring the creative process to give himself a larger role, Rhodes was reportedly not as happy with this change.
Despite Cody having put to bed his issues with Omega and the Young Bucks, one has to ponder whether it was just a matter of time before another such issue would rear its head. And of course, if the American Nightmare was given the hefty pay increase he'd requested, that also may have likewise seen his fellow EVPs request a similar hike in salary.