In 2022, Cody Rhodes made a triumphant return to WWE, garnering significant success and earning recognition as the company’s top babyface. Since his comeback at WrestleMania 38, Cody has been consistently protected, experiencing only one recorded pinfall loss. His departure from WWE initially stemmed from various reasons, as he took a bold gamble on himself. However, an intriguing narrative recently emerged during Cody’s match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39, where interference from Solo Sikoa prevented him from securing the victory.
Cody Rhodes’ last clean pinfall loss in WWE occurred during his Stardust persona in May 2016 when he was defeated by Zack Ryder, now known as Matt Cardona, on an episode of Superstars. Remarkably, this match marked Cody’s final appearance before he requested his release from WWE just five days later. In a lighthearted and humorous tone, Matt Cardona jokingly claimed responsibility for causing Cody to leave the company.
After sharing a quoted tweet highlighting the last four WWE Superstars to secure a pinfall victory over Cody, Matt Cardona added a simple caption to his repost: “I made him quit WWE.” However, he later deleted the post, perhaps realizing the potential for fans to misconstrue his playful remark. Regardless, the message added an interesting and amusing twist to the ongoing saga of Cody Rhodes’ career, showcasing the camaraderie and banter that can exist among wrestling peers.
