Nick Hausman reveals why Cody Rhodes left AEW, blames The Elite
Channel: Reggie B. Fine
Date: 2022-10-30

After months of speculation, Nick Hausman of Wrestling Inc. finally reports what was rumored, that Executive Vice Presidents Matt Massie ("Matt Jackson"), Nick Massie ("Nick Jackson") (together known as "The Young Bucks") and Tyson Smith ("Kenny Omega") contributed to Cody Runnels ("Cody Rhodes") departure from All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Hausman compares it to the speculated departure from AEW of Phil Brooks ("CM Punk"). 

Update: Cody Rhodes has since tweeted disputing this report. On October 29, 2022 he wrote "I didn’t leave because of the Bucks/Kenny. I’m forever bonded to those men over what we created and I remain very proud of it, and I didn’t leave because of/or have issues with Punk. We got along. Not money, not booking, just a personal issue and my wanting to go for the big one."

Cody Rhodes signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with AEW upon his departure in early 2022. 

This audio is clipped from the October 28, 2022 episode of the WrestleRoasts podcast available on all streaming platforms. It is clipped for Fair Use/Fair Dealing in adherence with copyright law. Visit patreon.com/wrestleroasts to support the podcast.