"WWE is the big one!!! Thank you Cody!" - Wrestling fans explode to Cody Rhodes seemingly disclosing the real reason behind his departure from AEW

The wrestling world recently reacted to WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes disclosing the real reason behind his AEW exit.

The American Nightmare had a three-year stint in All Elite Wrestling before his departure from the company earlier this year. Rhodes made his WWE return against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 38, his first in-ring encounter in the sports entertainment juggernaut in six years.

Cody Rhodes recently clarified why he left AEW, after being asked by a fan on Twitter. He said that he didn't leave because of any issues with The Elite or CM Punk and that they got along well. Rhodes then stated that a "personal issue" and him "wanting to go for the big one" were the primary reasons for his departure from the Jacksonville-based promotion.

The Twitterati erupted soon after, and below are some of the reactions to the same:

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AEW star Wardlow recently opened up on Cody Rhodes jumping ship to WWE

While speaking during his appearance on the Eat Sleep Podcast Repeat, Mr. Mayhem said that he misses The American Nightmare's presence in the locker room.

Wardlow added that Cody Rhodes had a positive influence on the talent backstage in AEW:

"I don’t know if I would say let down, because I love Cody, and I will support whatever he wants to do with his life, so I would never hold that against him, and I told him that. I personally do miss his presence in the locker room.” Wardlow added: “He does have a very positive presence backstage, and he was somebody I could comfortably go to, and speak to, so I do miss having him around."

While Wardlow is currently one of the top champions in All Elite Wrestling, it will be interesting to see if he moves to WWE in the future.

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