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When big names leave big names step up - Top AEW star reflects on crucial impact of Cody Rhodes departure from promotion

By Faden Cloete Modified 20 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The American Nightmare during his WWE return at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes shockingly left AEW back in February 2022, before even more shockingly jumping over to WWE during WrestleMania a month later. Top AEW star MJF recently reflected on Rhodes' departure's impact on the entire promotion. While Rhodes was a major star and one of the top names within the promotion, backstage, he was a locker room leader and one of the Executive Vice Presidents. It has never been revealed just how much the EVPs were involved in decision-making within AEW, but Cody naturally had a massive presence. In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, MJF detailed how the departure of Cody Rhodes favorably affected AEW. "Honestly favorably, not favorably in the sense like 'yay, Cody's gone!' but favorable in the sense that when somebody leaves it opens room for opportunity, for another person to step up to the plate," Friedman said. B/R Wrestling@BRWrestlingT-Pain pulled up to Dynamite to help Cody Rhodes

(via @AEW)2830345T-Pain pulled up to Dynamite to help Cody Rhodes (via @AEW) https://t.co/MIc4eqaFTp Friedman continued, detailing that the wrestling industry continues regardless of who walks away. "Wrestling is cyclical. As somebody who has the highest wrestling IQ in the history of this business, I can tell you when big names leave, big names step up. That's just how this business works and that's a fact." (H/T: SEScoops) While Cody Rhodes is currently away recovering from an injury, the star seems to have an even brighter future within WWE. Missed out on AEW Rampage? Catch up on the show's results here.

MJF doesn t blame Cody Rhodes for leaving AEW to return to WWE

Before he became The American Nightmare, Cody was simply another second-generation star within WWE and didn't deviate far from the mid-card. After his release from WWE, Rhodes went to the Independent Circuit, NJPW, ROH, and IMPACT Wrestling, where he truly established himself. During the same interview with Helwani, MJF briefly addressed Cody's jump to WWE and how he views it. "I don't blame Cody for his decision (of going to WWE), Cody Rhodes did what was best for Cody Rhodes," MJF said. "You have to give [him] full credit. He helped build the legacy of AEW." (H/T: ProWrestlingFinesse) WWE@WWE.@CodyRhodes gives a candid look into his WWE return at #WrestleMania 38.125532170.@CodyRhodes gives a candid look into his WWE return at #WrestleMania 38. https://t.co/w4IObUrH2E Despite his undeniable influence on the promotion, Cody might never set foot back in an AEW ring again. Rhodes hasn't hidden his dream of being the first wrestler in his family to capture the WWE World Championship, but could he one day hold the AEW World Championship as well? Is Bray Wyatt coming back with a faction? A Bloodline member thinks so Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Rahul Madurawe × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी