Cody Rhodes signed new WWE contract in October

Cody Rhodes will be in WWE for a while longer as he signed a new contract with the company in October, according to our Dave Meltzer.

The news comes on the heels of a Fightful report that WWE was looking to sign Rhodes to a new deal imminently as it was a priority for TKO leadership.

The length and financial terms of the new contract is unknown, but Meltzer said it was a similar timing situation to Charlotte Flair where it was learned this month she signed a new contract months prior.

After co-founding AEW in 2019, Rhodes announced in February 2022 that he and wife, Brandi, would not be returning to the company. He then signed with WWE and made his return after six years away, defeating Seth Rollins at April’s WrestleMania 39 after being revealed as Rollins’ surprise opponent.

Since returning, Rhodes won the 2023 men’s Royal Rumble match and then headlined WrestleMania 40, but was unable to wrest the undisputed WWE Universal title from Roman Reigns in Los Angeles. He also missed considerable time due to a torn pectoral muscle.

Rhodes has already declared for the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble match in hopes of getting another title opportunity.

In the new TKO era, WWE has been busy with new contracts as both Rey and Dominik Mysterio have also inked new deals.