Cody Rhodes gone?????

[Mercenary]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">(2/2) I'll speak further on the matter shortly. Thank you to all the pro-wrestling/sports entertainment fans worldwide. Thank you</p>&mdash; Hyrule Husky (@PrinceCGR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrinceCGR/status/734074814038704129">May 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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While this may be unrelated, PWInsider.com (http://www.pwinsider.com) is reporting that both Rhodes and Goldust left the SmackDown television taping this past Tuesday before WWE began filming the show.


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[Ruien]

Meh. He is damn amazing but I will be happier not seeing him for around a year.

[#1-norm-fan]

WWE wasted a talent and they don't wanna stick around anymore?

The fuck you say...

[Shisen Kopf]

RIP

[Lock Jaw]

Don't think that is actually Cody Rhodes' twitter.....

[slik]

It is.

Good for him, going out when he wants and on his terms.

[Lock Jaw]

Nevermind.... official @StardustWWE account retweeted it.... guess it is legit....

Damn, that sucks.

[Lock Jaw]

We'll probably lose Eden Stiles too now, which also sucks.

[owenbrown]

shit

[thekrow]

Wow I hope its not true.


Totally out of left field and something I didn't expect.


Reminds me of when Eric D left CHW for a bodybuilding career, he was in his prime and just up and left.


I wonder of Cody has a new career in mind?

[Shisen Kopf]

Hopefully Cody joins up with CHW and gets to rassle Robb Banks

[Volare]

Well damn.

[Evil Vito]

Yet another guy WWE fucked up on royally.

[#1-norm-fan]

Reminds me of when Eric D left CHW for a bodybuilding career, he was in his prime and just up and left.

Yeah that was the first thought that came to my mind, too.

[Simple Fan]

So is he done wrestling all together? Really couldn't see him going to TNA or ROH. Think a run in NJPW would be great for him. WWE really missed out on the Stardust character and I can see why he would want his release. Could be the best way to bring back the Cody Rhodes character back to WWE in like a year after successful time away.

[Black Widow]

It's all good Starburst will be the man in TNA.

[erickman]

when we find out who buys tna they will get some good wrestlers. I guess goldentruth will realy job now.

[Ultra Mantis]

Cody could do great things in Lucha Underground, his character work is top notch when he actually has something to do.

[Emperor Smeat]

He had been teasing for a while about dropping the Stardust gimmick, wonder if the WWE thought otherwise or the usual "Creative has no plans" type deal.

[XL]

Well this sucks.

[GD]

This sucks

[Cool King]

Sucks.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Team Highway Geniuses will do very well in the Indy Scene.

[dingdongyo]

I will likely watch wherever he ends up.

[Evil Vito]

http://i.imgur.com/TmYAwcv.gif

[Bad News Gertner]

He pretty much peaked. He needs time away from the WWE to refresh.

[Lock Jaw]

Man, I remember Cody/Goldust vs. The Shield was such a hot angle/feud/match.

[Evil Vito]

I'm looking forward to seeing what he has to say about his future. As much as I'd love to see him try his hand in Japan or something to carry on wrestling (and he's only 30, so there should be plenty of room in the tank) it wouldn't be much of a surprise if he's just done with the industry.

Maybe he just doesn't see the point in carrying on with Dusty not around? He had said he wanted to continue the Stardust character to honor his father but WWE aren't doing anything with him, so maybe that's it.

[Shadrick]

He pretty much peaked. He needs time away from the WWE to refresh.

no he didn't man...

[Volare]

Well....let's start naming obvious factors that could lead to it.

Dusty
Frustration with direction of Stardust
Frustration of not being used period
Someone did/said something that pissed him off
Maybe something happened involving Eden (Quit, random disappearance, kidnapped by someone here on the forum)

Only time will tell.

[Theo Dious]

They really screwed up by not having Dustin vs Cody in some foem at Wrestlemania, particularly when Dusty could have been involved. Stardust was a benter thing than should have been expected, they should have run hard with it.

[Simple Fan]

I'm looking forward to seeing what he has to say about his future. As much as I'd love him try his hand in Japan or something to carry on wrestling (and he's only 30, so there should be plenty of room in the tank) it wouldn't be much of a surprise if he's just done with the industry.

Maybe he just doesn't see the point in carrying on with Dusty not around? He had said he wanted to continue the Stardust character to honor his father but WWE aren't doing anything with him, so maybe that's it.

Totally agree, feel like he could just be done with wrestling. The thought of him going to Japan though is intriguing. I'd imagine he'd be a huge success over there and maybe even get a IWGP Heavyweight championship run.

[VSG]

I will miss him, and Eden.

[Lock Jaw]

Eden is the only one suitable to announce KEVIN OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWENS

[Bad News Gertner]

no he didn't man...

He's not World Champ material. He's an IC guy who has been around for 10 years. It's time for a break. Take Ziggler with you

[Simple Fan]

I will miss him, and Eden.

Is it rumored she's leaving. He doesn't say anything about her in his tweets. He hasn't even been released yet just asked for it.

[Wishbone]

Well fuck... Wish him well with whatever he decides to do in the future. So much wasted potential, but what's new with WWE. :-\

[GD]

They really screwed up by not having Dustin vs Cody in some foem at Wrestlemania, particularly when Dusty could have been involved. Stardust was a benter thing than should have been expected, they should have run hard with it.

Yeah! I remember them wrestling each other at a random PPV and it getting a very lukewarm reaction.

[Jordan]

Well I'm glad he did it. He's been wasted and if he can get a job in NJPW then he'll return as a main eventer someday.

[Maluco]

Think I would side with Gertner on this one. Not a lot more could be done with him at this stage and he has obviously been around a long time.

Hated Stardust tbh. Thought it was just him jumping around and trying to be wacky. It lacked all the things that made GoldUst great at his peak. Goldust could be intimidating, unpredictable, wacky and crazy, even downright scary. He was a serious threat and was played perfectly. He had the amazing entrance and this great mystique and presence. It was a unique character, and at the time, it pushed the envelope and was allowed to be edgy and controversial.

Stardust is a weaker all round character in just about every way, being played in an era where there was never going to be any edge to the character. It was a poor imitation.

In saying that, I think Cody has it in him to reinvent himself and come back as a bigger player. If the likes of Luke Gallows can do it, then Rhodes definitely can.

[GD]

Codswelle Rhodes has entered the Impact Zone.

[Nicky Fives]

He pretty much peaked. He needs time away from the WWE to refresh.

My thoughts exactly, keep him away for 2-3 year and bring him back as a main-eventer for the remaining 5-7 years of his career....

[DAMN iNATOR]

Damn...looks like he's "only Smoke and Mirrors" now :(

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[ClockShot]

So much for The Legacy reunion I always wanted.

The Stardust character was great for awhile. But these days, Cody's just been around.

Wouldn't mind one bit if he came back. But, more power to him for moving on to bigger and better things.

[Stickman]

I think goig Stardust ruined his chances of being a main eventer. When he was dashing he was one of te few heals That could generate heat. Maybe he was too small but I thought he was great...then Stardust happened.

[Bad News Gertner]

Dashing Cody Rhodes was my favourite thing on Smackdown during its time.

[Cool King]

Think I would side with Gertner on this one. Not a lot more could be done with him at this stage and he has obviously been around a long time.

Hated Stardust tbh. Thought it was just him jumping around and trying to be wacky. It lacked all the things that made GoldUst great at his peak. Goldust could be intimidating, unpredictable, wacky and crazy, even downright scary. He was a serious threat and was played perfectly. He had the amazing entrance and this great mystique and presence. It was a unique character, and at the time, it pushed the envelope and was allowed to be edgy and controversial.

Stardust is a weaker all round character in just about every way, being played in an era where there was never going to be any edge to the character. It was a poor imitation.

In saying that, I think Cody has it in him to reinvent himself and come back as a bigger player. If the likes of Luke Gallows can do it, then Rhodes definitely can.

And here's me thinking I was the only one that didn't like Stardust.

You pretty much hit the nail on the head.

[XL]

I hated Stardust. Really hated the gimmick.

Cody probably would have been World Heavyweight Champion by now if they'd stuck with the brand split/two championships, and he'd have looked great with the Big Gold Belt.

[Shisen Kopf]

Hopefully wherever he goes they call hime Grody Cody and he has to poop in a bucket as part of his gimmick!

[drave]

That would be gimmick infringement.

[rockman725]

Codswelle Rhodes has entered the Impact Zone.

Dustie Star has entered the Impact Zone

[Shisen Kopf]

Ok he doesn't have a bucket, he poops in a plastic bag then

[Stickman]

I hated Stardust. Really hated the gimmick.

Cody probably would have been World Heavyweight Champion by now if they'd stuck with the brand split/two championships, and he'd have looked great with the Big Gold Belt.

Completely agree

[Lock Jaw]

Codswallop Rhodes

[Lock Jaw]

I remember how he had (in my opinion) the match of the night at Wrestlemania 27.

[Mercenary]

I remember how he had (in my opinion) the match of the night at Wrestlemania 27.


Well yeah he beat that midget Rey.

[Mercenary]

Updated

[Mercenary]

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[Volare]

This.....evening.... (crosses fingers for something good)

[Mercenary]

This.....evening.... (crosses fingers for something good)


http://www.wwe.com/article/cody-rhodes-released?sf26733044=1

WWE has come to terms on the release of Cody Rhodes as of today, May 22, 2016. WWE wishes Rhodes the best in all his future endeavors.

Welp that settles that

[Cool King]

It's official.

Cody Rhodes released

http://www.wwe.com/f/styles/talent_champion_xl/public/2016/05/Stardust_1920x1080--6c874b67a8c567212d98b0c2cd2643ce.jpg

WWE has come to terms on the release of Cody Rhodes as of today, May 22, 2016. WWE wishes Rhodes the best in all his future endeavors.

http://www.wwe.com/article/cody-rhodes-released?sf26733044=1

[Evil Vito]

https://twitter.com/princecgr/status/734501299337584641

TLDR version: Cody realized he wasn't going any further than he was now and felt screwed by creative, so he's leaving and will continue to wrestle.

[Simple Fan]

Good for him, should find work pretty easy. Is the Rhodes name his or would he have to go by his real name?

[Mercenary]

He can join TNA as White Reign

[Emperor Smeat]

https://twitter.com/princecgr/status/734501299337584641

TLDR version: Cody realized he wasn't going any further than he was now and felt screwed by creative, so he's leaving and will continue to wrestle.
Shame Cody doesn't get to do his own big Dusty tribute in the WWE. NXT's Dusty Classic was great since it came off as a genuine tribute to Dusty's big impact there and not just something quickly latched on for PR stuff like the Warrior Award.

Cody saying he doesn't want his father's legacy to be "Stardust" pretty much confirmed Creative is horrible. Rejected whatever plans he had for the tribute and saw him as not being worthy of giving a big tribute.

[DAMN iNATOR]

He can join TNA as White Reign

Could enter the arena stroking a white as snow cat (since Goldy's character there had a rat).

[Stickman]

Read his statement, good for him. Unlike Ryback, this guy is actually the goods.

[Hanso Amore]

I read his statement, much respect. He's not whining and quitting, he's accepting his fate and going to try to prove everyone wrong on his own. He never let it effect the product, where as ryback let it show through in his on screen character. Cody was in Very professional to the end.

Really wish him well. Hope he can end up in NJpW or Lucha, something to keep his name big. He's young, he could come back in 5 years with a run like AJ.

[Tom Guycott]

He can join TNA as White Reign

This is why I read the entire thread first... was coming to make this exact joke.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Man, classy exit for Cody. He really lays it into the head writers, ha-ha. But Gerty is right too -- even if he dropped the gimmick he's still got that stank of having been around for ages and not cracked that main event spot. Him going away, doing a couple of acting gigs, working in New Japan, Europe or the indies will help him out tremendously. I can see him putting the Feud of the Year together with someone in the right environment. I'd love to see him versus Chris Hero actually.

Agreed that Ziggler could use the same thing.

[Tom Guycott]

I can't help but to think about CM Punk's "weird, bipolar business" line.

Cody was green as grass and featured all the time in his gawdawful capacity. Over time, he improved... but the better he got, the less he was featured. What other place does that? You don't have an NBA player come in, play like shit, and win a starting job for (team name here) with 50 minutes a night, but then as the kid gets better and eventually becomes good enough to make all-star teams, he increasingly rides pine until the team decides he's no longer a starter.

I have a theory about WWE being so big that they forgot what made them popular to begin with. They tell all these people they'll be stars if they do x, y, and z... show personality, connect with fans, bla, bla, bla... but even if they do exactly that, and it runs counter to whatever they have planned, it doesn't matter.

[BigCrippyZ]

I can't help but to think about CM Punk's "weird, bipolar business" line.

Cody was green as grass and featured all the time in his gawdawful capacity. Over time, he improved... but the better he got, the less he was featured. What other place does that? You don't have an NBA player come in, play like shit, and win a starting job for (team name here) with 50 minutes a night, but then as the kid gets better and eventually becomes good enough to make all-star teams, he increasingly rides pine until the team decides he's no longer a starter.

I have a theory about WWE being so big that they forgot what made them popular to begin with. They tell all these people they'll be stars if they do x, y, and z... show personality, connect with fans, bla, bla, bla... but even if they do exactly that, and it runs counter to whatever they have planned, it doesn't matter.

This has been true for the last 10+ years. It's part Vince being complacent, out of touch or both, and part the nature of being a publicly traded company.

As a public company, most of their value as a company comes not from the company's actual revenues, but instead from the value of their stock. As such, there's no incentive to take a risk on an "unproven" commodity (Ziggler, Rhodes, Ambrose, etc.) that deviates too much from the company's "plans" (Reigns, Cena, HHH, etc) or things that will definitely bring them money/eyeballs (Rock, Taker, etc.) As long as WWE's stock price stays relatively stable, guys like Rhodes, Ambrose, Ziggler, etc. who aren't part of the long term plans or guaranteed commodities, there's little to no incentive and only risk (i.e., potential loss) with WWE putting them in any important long term position. In addition, they can afford to ignore any attention and any crowd reaction these guys get.

[Evil Vito]

If Eden leaves the company Cody's gonna have lots and lots of time to have sex with her. So more power to him. :y:

[Stickman]

It really seemslike the company finds 2-6 guys who have a look and rides them regardless of what else is going on. Right now their guys who they would live and die on are Cena, Reigns, Orton, Rollins, HHH (when needed) and Lesnar (when they feel like it). They claim they need guys to reach out and grab the brass ring but when they do if they are not one of the above they get relegated back down the ladder.

Had Daniel Bryan been healthy I gaurentee when all the above dome back healthy he would have gone back down to jobber. The fans made him, the yes and no chants got over huge and he managed to rife that wave. Did he ever really go over any of the above with conviction?

CM Punk was an enigma. The fans got him over. He dared to be different and he spoke off the cuff not the script. More guys need to find a way to go off script and get over on their own.

Cody was incredibly talented and did everything asked of him. Unfortunately he was not 6'4" 250lbs or named Seth Rollins so he needed to find a way to go off script. They wouldnt let him, he didn't have a catchy phrase for the fans to get involved with, so he is lost in the shuffle.

I really hope the powers that be start looking in the roster for guys who have it. I am telling you KO is a main eventer. He is very good in the ring and entertaining on the stick, he ilicits a response from the crowd and is a great heal. If he continues doing what he is doing but does not fight for his spot he will get Cody treatment.

[Mr. Nerfect]

KO reminds me of The Rock from that 1997/1998 period.

[Stickman]

KO reminds me of The Rock from that 1997/1998 period.

I see him as Stone Cold prior to Austin 3:16

[Damian Rey 2.0]

The idea that WWE is like a play is dumb. A play has a central character and conflict and the characters and subplots involved are tied together by that central point.

WWE is like a soap opera. Countless characters interacting with each other in their own stories independent of the main story or event occurring.

I found that analogy to be pretty lacking.

[Simple Fan]

I see what you mean from a tv and viewer standpoint but I'm sure as a performer it's more like a play. To them they are the central character when they step through that curtain.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Except that's not how it was presented. It would be different if he was told he's the center of attention when he's out there. The star of the play. That's not what was insinuated. It read more like he has to fall in line to serve a greater story. Which is dumb. The under and midcard do not serve the main event unless it's in a way like we're seeing with the Usos and the Club.

Nothing Stardust was doing with Stephen Amell was serving a central story focus. Like it would if it were presented like a play.

[XL]

What're you even talking about? His only analogy to a play was that he didn't want to accept having a "lesser part".

[Ultra Mantis]

Rhodes related release you say?

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[Damian Rey 2.0]

What're you even talking about? His only analogy to a play was that he didn't want to accept having a "lesser part".

I'm talking about Triple H trying to relate the WWE as play. I don't think it's an accurate analogy.

[Innovator]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lot of folks say &quot;ride or die&quot; these days...well <a href="https://twitter.com/RealEdenWWE">@RealEdenWWE</a> is just that<br><br>in the next 24hrs, most people will realize what I'm saying</p>&mdash; Hyrule Husky (@PrinceCGR) <a href="https://twitter.com/PrinceCGR/status/735236900089253890">May 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Volare]

I see.

[Emperor Smeat]

Eden gave her notice to the WWE.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">(1/2) What I've been teasing for weeks: I've been offered a new opportunity outside of WWE!! So I've decided to part w/ WWE after tonight.</p>&mdash; Brandi Rhodes (@RealEdenWWE) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealEdenWWE/status/735285917221593088">May 25, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[VSG]

Is it rumored she's leaving. He doesn't say anything about her in his tweets. He hasn't even been released yet just asked for it.

Well, now you have an answer for both.

[Lock Jaw]

Sucks that she is leaving, but understandable. No more KEVIN OOOOOOOOOOWENS makes me sad.....

Furthermore: I keep thinking Cody's twitter account is Bray Wyatt's because I keep seeing "Husky"..... I was like "Why is Bray Wyatt tweeting about Eden?"

[Mr. Nerfect]

I see him as Stone Cold prior to Austin 3:16

Hell, both are good positions to be in. Well, they would have been in that era. We'll see how Owens goes.

[Volare]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/f1/99/4a/f1994a49d82903916e0d77ef1e993d11.jpg

[Tom Guycott]

I wonder... will The Announcer Formerly Known As Eden accompany her man in the ring, then? Be an awesome time to rock those matching Triforce boots...

[Droford]

Codys going to ROH in August
Personally i dont think he'll do well long term

[Simple Fan]

Is he really? I think he'll do great in ROH and that would also allow him to work NJPW a bit to. His first match could be for the ROH World title. Rhodes vs Lethal would be a good match. Long term I look for him to eventually return to WWE.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After 8/19 <a href="https://t.co/txeAKw9SSN">pic.twitter.com/txeAKw9SSN</a></p>&mdash; Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) <a href="https://twitter.com/CodyRhodes/status/736634204604092416">May 28, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Simple Fan]

Cool, hope he checks them all off.

[erickman]

dalton castle would be a killer fued

[Droford]

Wade Barrett replied with a list..papa shango

[Simple Fan]

Him and Castle would make a good team to check off that Young Bucks box to.

[Simple Fan]

If he could beef up a bit I could see him in the IWGP Heavyweight Championship picture of he went to New Japan. I just don't know about him joining Bullet Club but I think he'd be a good fit.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Good for Rhodes. I like that he has plans and is promoting them. The dude could be a killer heel going around all those places and taking matches against the guys on that list, beating them one-by-one.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Cody Rhodes vs. Kurt Angle? That would be fucking sweet.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Rey Mysterio apparently insisted on working with Rhodes and putting him over at WrestleMania that year they did that -- could we see Rhodes vs. Mysterio?

[Simple Fan]

Could pack his list around with him checking boxes as he goes. Could see someone ripping it up and him returning with a llaminated one.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah, I want to see him cross their names off as he goes down them. :y:

[Simple Fan]

Seems like he could cross most off by going to ROH. I'm sure he'll be in the Battle of Los Angeles this year once he clear. The Miracle is a tough one with him being in TNA, but TNA let's talent take outside bookings so I could happen.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I can see him facing Trevor Lee. Who is The Miracle?

[Simple Fan]

Mike Bennett

[Mr. Nerfect]

OK cool. I'd like to see that match. :y:

[Mr. Nerfect]

I'd like to see Eden and Maria interact too.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Kind of want to see Cody Rhodes, Wade Barrett and Ryback jump the rail at a TNA event and just cause havoc one day.

[Simple Fan]

TNA would have to offer big money and the situation they are in now I just don't see it. Might get one of them, I'd say Ryback as he's already made a Ryborg in the Impact Zone tweet. Feel like Barrett is done wrestling for a while.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think you're right, I'm just fantasizing here.

[erickman]

TNA would have to offer big money and the situation they are in now I just don't see it. Might get one of them, I'd say Ryback as he's already made a Ryborg in the Impact Zone tweet. Feel like Barrett is done wrestling for a while.

depends on who buys tna if they get a good buyer bound for glory could be real good.

[Simple Fan]

depends on who buys tna if they get a good buyer bkind for glory could be real good.

Feel like Dixie is not going to give up enough for anyone of any value to actully come in and do the company any good. I hope she does but I'm not sure she will. Feel like someone needs to go through her parents if they really want the company.

[Destor]

This has been a long time coming, im glad for it.

[DAMN iNATOR]

dalton castle would be a killer fued

I like the thought of him brutalizing his personal ring announcer, LMFAO. Unless he means Eden, in which case I retract my support for the idea.

[Simple Fan]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that box is for Eden. Or he wants to wrestle Ricardo Rodriguez.

[Tom Guycott]

A match with RR was my first thought, too. I mean, wasn't he one of those guys WWE relegated to mic work, like Byron Saxton?

[DaveWadding]

I'd like to see Eden and Maria interact too.

That's a porn I would watch.

[Tom Guycott]

Also, what is BOLA?

[Simple Fan]

Battle of Los Angeles. It a annual Indy tournament.

[Tom Guycott]

And if they weren't already seemingly going somewhere, it would have been nice to have Cody be the one to knock off Lethal. I'm not a huge proponent of hotshot title pictures for "ex WWE guys" (TNA kinda killed that dead horse), but somehow would be behind this.

[Simple Fan]

Past winners of Battle of Los Angeles

2005: Chris Bosh
2006: Davey Richards
2007: Cima
2008: Low Ki
2009: Kenny Omega
2010: Joey Ryan
2011: El Generico
2012: Adam Cole
2013: Kyle O'Reilly
2014: Ricochet
2015: Zack Sabre Jr

[Lock Jaw]

Every time I hear the name "Ricochet" I think of the cartoon show "Mucha Lucha" and hear the teacher in my mind saying "Rrrrrricochet!"

[Simple Fan]

And if they weren't already seemingly going somewhere, it would have been nice to have Cody be the one to knock off Lethal. I'm not a huge proponent of hotshot title pictures for "ex WWE guys" (TNA kinda killed that dead horse), but somehow would be behind this.

I'm the same way but I feel Cody being a legacy :shifty: and being well known, I'd be fine with him coming right in and wining a title. Lethal and Briscoe have a rematch at Best in the World coming up and I hope Lethal comes out on top. Lethal vs Rhodes seems like it would be better than Briscoe vs Rhodes.

[Tom Guycott]

All this Cody talk makes me want to hear the bowling alley story again.

[Innovator]

The girl stealing strike dealing son of a gun

[Simple Fan]

Ethan Case replied to his list tweet assuming that the streamers thing was intended for him. I just assumed it was the ROH fans throwing streamers into the ring. Pretty sure it was the ROH fans but I guess it's a good way to get your name out there if your Ethan Case.

[Ultra Mantis]

What is Ethan Case?

[Simple Fan]

I guess he's an independent wrestler. Had never heard of him til I was scrolling through the replies to his List tweet.

http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9871

[Ultra Mantis]

Oh. Maybe he sells streamers as his real job.

ethancasepartysupplies.biz

Definitely in Cody's favourites bar.

[Simple Fan]

Apparently he goes by The One Man Streamer Party Ethan Case.

[Simple Fan]

ROH has Death Before Dishonor on August 19th. I could totally see Adam Cole win the ROH World title that night and Cody Rhodes showing up after the match to challenge him.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Isn't Bennett exclusive to TNA now? Or does he still do ROH?

[Simple Fan]

He can do independent bookings but I'm pretty sure ROH is not allowed. Only promotions that don't have a national TV presence.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Given that TNA is basically on life support, I'm sure they'd jump at the chance to have Cody Rhodes show up for two matches against Bennett and Lee. I want Cody to win all these matches by the way.

I'd keep the ROH World Title on Jay Lethal until Rhodes has beaten everybody on that list. Then you do Lethal vs. Rhodes for the ROH World Title in New Japan next year.

[Simple Fan]

Would be a pretty good match for Wrestle Kingdom at the beginning of the year. He should get most the list crossed off before the end of the year.

[Mr. Nerfect]

That's what I'm thinking. Rhodes is also a pretty recognizable name that walked away from the WWE. I'm sure New Japan would not mind dealing with him. I'd also be OK with Rhodes getting The Killer Elite Squad as heel back-up (but they don't help him cheat).

[Simple Fan]

Yeah, I could see Bullet Club campaigning to have him join them. Fell like he would fit with either though.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah, I definitely see The Bullet Club thing happening too.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Past winners of Battle of Los Angeles

2005: Chris Bosh
2006: Davey Richards
2007: Cima
2008: Low Ki
2009: Kenny Omega
2010: Joey Ryan
2011: El Generico
2012: Adam Cole
2013: Kyle O'Reilly
2014: Ricochet
2015: Zack Sabre Jr

I'm fine with Cody Rhodes winning the whole thing to be honest, but I can honestly see them giving it to Pentagon, Jr. or Ricochet again.

[Simple Fan]

I'd be down with Pentagon Jr winning it. Should get a lot of publicity this year if Rhodes is in it. Usually starts late August early September he should be a lock for it if he wants in.

[XL]

Can't see NJPW not wanting to bring Cody in (same goes for a lot of the recently departed WWE guys), given that they've recently lost 4 of their top guys to WWE, this would at least show that it's not just a one-way stream of talent.

[Simple Fan]

Ryback would be a huge success in Japan I feel. Cody could come right in and take over leadership of Bullet Club and be in the IWGP title picture.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Can't see NJPW not wanting to bring Cody in (same goes for a lot of the recently departed WWE guys), given that they've recently lost 4 of their top guys to WWE, this would at least show that it's not just a one-way stream of talent.

That could be a great place to stage that Rhodes vs. Angle match.

[Innovator]

Cody vs. Angle is already booked for August

[Droford]

Cody vs. Angle is already booked for August

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[XL]

Thought Angle was done for the year!?

[Tom Guycott]

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Wow. Crossing that off the checklist right off the bat!

[Simple Fan]

Thought Angle was done for the year!?

I see so much talent in wrestling today, but I don’t believe that wrestling has an identity anymore. The Attitude Era in 1997-2002. And the Ruthless Aggression Era 2003-2009. What makes it special today besides the young array of talent? They need something to ignite the wrestling fans-” to ignite the Universe”. It’s time to lead the charge. STAY TUNED—‪It’s true!

http://kurtanglebrand.com/lets-make-wrestling-great/

[Mr. Nerfect]

Angle vs. Rhodes being confirmed is awesome. :y:

[Mr. Nerfect]

I just hope Kurt is okay and not pushing himself too hard. Work smarter, Kurt; not harder.