Cody Rhodes left AEW for WWE in early 2022, missing out on several potentially lucrative matches, including one against Sting. After departing WWE in 2016, Cody competed in promotions all over the world, establishing a reputation as a top-tier wrestler by consistently rising to the occasion.
The legendary wrestler Sting, whose career spans more than four decades, will be competing in his last fight for AEW at Revolution 2024. Fans were anticipating a thrilling confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Sting. Cody Rhodes, who is now with WWE, said that his final AEW match was supposed to be against Sting.
Cody Rhodes reveals last match offer by AEW
Despite his initial reluctance to discuss his decision to leave AEW for WWE in 2022, Cody Rhodes has gradually shared insight into the matter. He also talked about the potential heel persona he would have embraced had he stayed with AEW, the promotion he co-founded in 2019 alongside Kenny Omega and the Young Bucks.
Cody’s 11-minute match at Crown Jewel was a great example of his prowess on the wrestling mat. Cody’s commitment to being one of wrestling’s biggest stars in 2023 is undeniable. However, after departing AEW in February of last year, he made a shocking return to WWE at WrestleMania 38.
In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Cody stated that WWE Hall of Famer Sting was offered as his opponent for his farewell match in AEW. He said, “The last match I was offered in AEW was that match. It wasn’t confirmed, or anything like that, but just the little I had to do with his debut there is a wonderful memory. I was a little Stinger. Maybe I’ll pull out a Stinger Splash in his honor. Seriously, cheers to a wonderful career.”
Cody Rhodes beats Damian Priest with help from Jey Uso
At a recent WWE PLE event, Cody Rhodes defeated Damien Priest with the assistance of Jey Uso. Earlier in the evening, Sami Zayn stole Priest’s Money in the Bank briefcase. Initially, it was just Priest and Rhodes in the ring. Outside the ring, Rhodes put up a good fight and even executed a spectacular maneuver. Later, Finn Balor and JD McDonagh got involved, but Rhodes stood his ground.
Jey Uso assisted Rhodes by keeping the crowd at bay when Dominik Mysterio arrived with a chair. After a long and grueling battle, Rhodes emerged victorious with three Cross Rhodes strikes, leaving Saudi Arabia as the champion. Since Sami Zayn stole his briefcase and lost to the American Nightmare, Damien Priest’s time has been quite challenging.
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