The WWE, AEW Rumor Roundup for February 16, 2022, consists of Cody Rhodes state of affairs, Steve Austin return communicate, WrestleMania and further
These are all the most recent rumor roundups in pro-wrestling, which might be presently afloat. So let’s have a look on the rumor roundup from WWE and AEW.
1.Substitute on Cody Rhodes state of affairs
Primarily based on Wrestling Observer, the AEW family thought all of the issues was good with Cody Rhodes and agency. It was moreover acknowledged that he would re-sign with the company all the way in which during which up until it was launched that Rhodes and his wife Brandi had been leaving the company.
It was launched throughout the morning that the 36-year-old Cody Rhodes may very well be leaving the All Elite. AEW President Tony Khan took to Twitter and wrote a heartfelt message about Cody and Brandi and acknowledged “Thank You” for his or her contribution to the company from the very beginning.
Thanks, Cody and Brandi Rhodes
2. No factors between EVP’s of AEW
There have been rumors of factors between AEW founding fathers and Authorities Vice Presidents Cody Rhodes, Kenny Omega and Matt & Nick Jackson throughout the wrestling world. Primarily based on WrestleTalk, newest tales acknowledged that there have been indignant messages and emails between Cody and Kenny Omega and The Youthful Bucks.
Cody addressed all these rumor on a media identify earlier this week and denied all these tales. He blamed all these rumor on indignant WWE followers,
As soon as I heard that story floating spherical, it was one in all many points I chalk up as we’ve been very worthwhile, AEW. And with NXT dropping the Wednesday evening time wars, that created various anger. And I understand that there are many hardcore NXT and WWE followers in the marketplace. So that’s why tales like that don’t shock me. I consider people should cling to at least one factor.
And as to sexy as that story is, I communicate to Matt and Nick each single day. I converse to Kenny pretty usually. I help their initiatives completely. They’ve been supportive of all my initiatives. And we would not be succesful to place [Dynamite] on the air. Tony [Khan is] the particular person, and Tony’s the boss, nonetheless we would not be succesful to place this current on the air if the 4 of us weren’t functioning as one workforce. Sadly, it’s not very sexy to say, nonetheless there’s no actuality to that. Nevertheless, as soon as extra, we’re one workforce, and now with us rising onto TBS, we’re going to keep one workforce.
His rationale about AEW, who desires the EVPs to carry out as one workforce, makes various sense now. Points are going pretty good between all, even with Cody’s leaving.
3. Steve Austin to return at WrestleMania 38
Primarily based on PWInsider, WWE has reached out to Steve Austin about caring at WrestleMania 38 current in late December, nonetheless there didn’t seem loads to be.
Nonetheless, there’s moreover a say that Austin simply is not devoted to wrestling, nonetheless the plan all alongside has been for him to be part of the current in Texas in some type.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that WWE is discussing “Stone Chilly” Steve Austin vs Kevin Owens as a attainable match for WrestleMania 38 in April. If he wrestles, it may be his first match since going by The Rock at WrestleMania 19 in 2003.
Fightful moreover reported first that WWE “has made an enormous overture” within the path of Austin returning to the ring at WrestleMania 38. He may be collaborating in a bodily perform, that’s for sure.
4. AEW displaying indicators of being conservative
Primarily based on Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW is being considerably additional conservating in relation to signings until the next TV deal, the place they hope to increase.
Tony Khan had an interview with TV Insider (h/t Cageside Seats) the place he talked about AEW’s roster development will proceed in 2022, nonetheless it’s going to be additional restraint,
“I do suppose I’ve to be additional discerning than ever in experience acquisition because of we have such a strong roster. I was aggressively rising with the launch of Rampage. We made some large signings before now, along with CM Punk. Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole, Ruby Soho, Thunder Rosa, Kyle O’Reilly, Bobby Fish, Andrade El Idolo, Malakai Black. Christian Cage and many others. We’ve moreover continued our partnerships with good worldwide firms like New Japan Skilled Wrestling and Lucha Libre AAA. We have various good experience working, nonetheless it’s time for me to be additional discerning than ever by the use of acquisitions.”
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