Cody Rhodes’ return wins him an ESPY.
Cody Rhodes’ return to WWE at WrestleMania 38 sent shockwaves through the industry. Despite it being expected, Rhodes’ was the first major star to jump from AEW to WWE. He would go on to wrestle an incredible match with Seth Rollins on the show, which he won.
In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Rhodes was asked about receiving the ESPY, to which he said,
It’s very stirring. I was excited to be nominated, and it was a significant moment for me. It was the best decision that I’ve ever made in my wrestling career, coming back, but I’m nominated with guys like ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and John Cena, so to be the one who’s taking home the WWE moment of the year feels good. It’s a little bit if that new blood. I’m still angry Cody from 2015, so to be able to show up and be like, ‘They voted for me,’ it’s definitely not something I take for granted. If anything, it’s kind of positioned me where I’m looking at 2023. I’ve just enjoyed this red carpet enough that I need to be back, so you gotta find another moment. And I think I know what that moment could be, in terms of getting back here again for another ESPY WWE Moment of the Year.”
Cody Rhodes to WWE
Rhodes is currently on the shelf recovering from a torn pectoral muscle, which he underwent surgery for last month.
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