Cody Rhodes just locked in a new five-year contract with WWE, keeping him on the roster until at least 2031! That’s a huge commitment, right? But the real story isn’t just about the length of the deal; it’s about what “The American Nightmare” has planned for what comes *after* it, and it sounds like this is his final run as a full-time in-ring competitor.
The Clock Is Ticking on Cody’s Career
Details emerging from Emmanuel Morgan of the New York Times confirm the five-year extension, meaning Cody is staying put through 2031. Rhodes himself already spilled the beans a bit on the Flagrant podcast, saying he “just re-signed.” We might not know exactly how much time was left on his previous deal, but this new timeline gives us a clear picture of his immediate future in WWE. The man is 41 years old, so every year from here on out is precious, you know?
His Daughter’s 11th Birthday Changes Everything
Here’s where it gets real, folks. Rhodes didn’t just sign a new deal; he also laid out his retirement plans. He’s openly stated his intention to “end [his] wrestling career” in WWE, and get this: he says retirement “probably will happen sooner than later.” The big reason? His oldest daughter. Rhodes dropped a quote on that podcast that everyone needs to hear: “When my daughter is 11 years old, I’m not going to be falling down for a living anymore.” His oldest daughter was born in June 2021, and the math on that lines up perfectly with the end of this contract in 2031. He also has a second daughter who arrived in August 2025. When you hear him put it like that, it sounds like this five-year deal is absolutely, without a doubt, his final stretch as an active, in-ring performer.
The American Nightmare’s Legacy Race
This isn’t some rookie deal, either. Cody Rhodes returned to WWE in 2022 after being a key figure in establishing AEW back in 2019. Since making his epic comeback, he has already snagged the undisputed WWE title three times and has been front and center, main eventing WrestleMania every single year since 2023. What’s at stake here isn’t just his next match; it’s his entire career arc. We’re watching the final, planned chapter of a legend unfold. Every match from now on feels like it’s building towards that ultimate goal, that final main event before he dedicates himself fully to his family. You gotta wonder if he’ll get that last, definitive WrestleMania moment before he hangs up the boots for good.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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