Cody Rhodes responds to a fan claiming to take a break from watching AEW following his departure

AEW's emergence onto the North American wrestling scene to rival WWE would have arguably never been possible had it not been for Cody Rhodes. The gravitas of the American Nightmare among the AEW core has been evident this past week, as it was announced that he had departed the company he had helped to found.

Despite leaving the promotion, the former TNT Champion still urges fans to watch the product, as he responded to a fan who revealed that they were taking a break after he left. This week's edition of Dynamite was the first in the company history not to feature the founding EVP, following the blockbuster news that he had left.

Rhodes has been credited by fans for helping expand the landscape of wrestling outside of WWE, as he endeavored to popularize the product after he left WWE. . His work alongside The Elite led to the birth of AEW, and in his official statement about his exit, he made sure to put his comrades over as equally influential members.

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Cody Rhodes is reportedly set for a WWE return following his AEW departure

It hasn't taken long for reports to emerge that Rhodes is set for a WWE return. The former TNT Champion will command attention wherever he lands, but a return to WWE seems like the most viable destination as his All-Elite run concludes.

The grandson of a plumber began his journey in professional wrestling with WWE, and the second-generation star captured the Intercontinental and Tag Team Championships during his tenure.

Despite a serviceable mid-card career, Rhodes' potential never felt fulfilled, as he always fell out of creative favor when he sat on the cusp of the main event. Much like Drew McIntyre, Cody could reach new heights in WWE after proving his main-event ability throughout his post-release run.

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