Cody Rhodes has recalled time working in Ring of Honor, commenting that his run helped shape the person he is today.
After being granted his released by WWE in May 2016, Cody Rhodes set about reinventing himself as a wrestler and as a performer.
The subsequent journey took him out onto the independent scene and to promotions such as IMPACT Wresting, New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor, while making numerous appearances elsewhere.
Upon joining Ring of Honor Rhodes quickly became one of the promotion’s biggest stars won the ROH World Championship in June 2017. The American Nightmare’s run with the company ended late the following year and he went on to help form All Elite Wrestling.
Responding to a fan on Twitter, Rhodes fondly recalled his time with the promotion, commenting that they “legit got to change the wrestling world.”
Lovely time – ROH was so good for me. Got to work w/the Bucks, big Frank, Lethal, Hunter/CD, Joe & Greg, Chrissy, and a super underrated production team that allowed me to play my music uninterrupted. We got to legit change the wrestling world and shaped me as a competitor/person
Lovely time – ROH was so good for me. Got to work w/the Bucks, big Frank, Lethal, Hunter/CD, Joe & Greg, Chrissy, and a super underrated production team that allowed me to play my music uninterrupted. We got to legit change the wrestling world and shaped me as a competitor/person https://t.co/kAbHn7ujKl
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) September 13, 2022
Following the creation of AEW, Rhodes became an integral part of the promotion both on-screen and backstage. Rhodes remained with the company until early 2022, leaving as a three-time TNT Champion. Cody Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38, going on to defeat Seth Rollins.
The second-generation star is currently out of action due to a serious pectoral injury and isn’t expected to return to the ring until 2023.