As noted, WWE released Cody Rhodes from his contract on Sunday. Several wrestlers including Wade Barrett, Cesaro, Viktor, Neville, and MVP have commented on his release via Twitter:
So many of my fave times in WWE were with Cody Rhodes, both in front of & behind the camera. It takes balls to walk away, hats off.
— Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) May 22, 2016
Again. Very proud of him. 👍
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) May 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/WWECesaro/status/734512652601466880
https://twitter.com/MattJackson13/status/734514140497256448
Thank you Cody pic.twitter.com/wr9B1qOJua
— Vik_The_Spacelord (@VikTheSpacelord) May 22, 2016
Standing ovation old friend. I know, almost, exactly how you feel/felt. Kudos to you for having the courage to believe in YOU!
— MVP (@The305MVP) May 22, 2016
We may have had our differences in the ring, but he did more for me than he'll ever know. Thank you Cody. I'll truly miss you mate.
— BASTARD (@BASTARDPAC) May 22, 2016