Cody Rhodes has signed a new contract with WWE. He shared the news on the Flagrant podcast on Wednesday. Rhodes said this deal will let him finish his wrestling career with WWE.
He did not say how long the contract is or how much it is worth. But he made his plan clear. He wants to retire as a WWE Superstar. Rhodes is 41 years old. He had already hinted that his next contract would likely be his last one as an active wrestler. Now he has confirmed it.
He is currently promoting the new Street Fighter movie. He plays Guile in the film. Rhodes said his deal with WWE gives him room to do acting and other projects. He can step away, work with WWE, and then come back.
He also talked about how the wrestling business has changed. He said there are now more places for wrestlers to work. That has helped everyone earn more money. He thinks wrestlers from older generations, including his late father Dusty Rhodes, would be shocked by today’s pay.
Earlier this week, Rhodes spoke about when he might retire. He said he does not see himself still wrestling when his oldest daughter, Liberty, turns 11. That will be in 2032.
The exact terms of his new deal are not public. But Rhodes has made one thing clear. Whenever he decides to stop wrestling, he plans to do it with WWE.
Cody Rhodes Hints at WWE Retirement by 2032
Cody Rhodes has hinted that his time in the ring may end sooner than fans expect. The WWE star said his daughters will play a big part in that decision. He spoke about his future in a recent interview with WrestleTalk.
Rhodes is 41 years old. He said he learned a lot from John Cena’s retirement tour. He liked how Cena gave his farewell a clear ending. Cena said he would never wrestle again, and he meant it. Rhodes called that finality beautiful.
Rhodes said his own retirement will probably happen “sooner than later”. He also shared a personal reason. He does not want to still be wrestling when his older daughter turns 11. Rhodes and his wife Brandi welcomed Liberty in 2021. Their younger daughter Leilani was born in 2025. Liberty will turn 11 in 2032.
Rhodes said he wants to use the last part of his career to help younger wrestlers. He hopes to find and elevate the next big WWE stars. He pointed to Cena, AJ Styles, and Brock Lesnar as examples of veterans who gave new talent a chance.
There is no official word yet on when Rhodes will retire. But his comments suggest he already has a plan for his final chapter.
…Reveals How Much New WWE Wrestlers Can Earn in the Wrestling Business
Cody Rhodes has signed a new WWE contract. He shared the news on the Flagrant podcast. He also spoke about how much wrestlers earn today. He said the wrestling business has changed a lot. There are more places to work now. That has pushed pay higher. He said the money in wrestling and sports entertainment is very good. He thinks wrestlers from his father’s era would be shocked. Even his mother did not understand the numbers at first.
Rhodes said new developmental wrestlers now get guaranteed six-figure deals. He called that a big responsibility. He also shared a saying from WWE President Nick Khan. Some wrestlers do well. Some do really well. A few reach the next level. Rhodes said that top-level now pays like major sports. He compared it to MLB and NBA contracts. He gave credit to the current TKO era and Khan for raising pay. He said he is proud of that as a wrestler.
Rhodes recently signed a new contract. He did not say what it is worth. But he plans to finish his career with WWE. He has also talked about when he might retire. His main reason is his daughter. He remembers his father, Dusty Rhodes, being around more when he was about eight. He wants to be there for his daughter in the same way. He has a rough timeline in mind. He does not plan to wrestle forever.
FAQs
Q. Has Cody Rhodes signed a new WWE contract?
A. Yes, Cody Rhodes has signed a new WWE contract.
Q. Does Cody Rhodes plan to retire with WWE?
A. Yes, Rhodes plans to finish his wrestling career with WWE.
Q. How old is Cody Rhodes?
A. Cody Rhodes is 41 years old.
Q. When could Rhodes retire from wrestling?
A. Rhodes does not want to wrestle when his daughter Liberty turns 11 in 2032.
Q. What other career is Cody Rhodes pursuing?
A. Rhodes is also pursuing acting and plays Guile in the new Street Fighter movie.
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