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Post by ๐๐ต๐ญโญ๏ธ on Feb 16, 2022 8:51:09 GMT -5
I could see Cody coming to Raw, and reforming the Band with the 2 other lead singers. Maybe bring in the other lead singer, and make it an All-Star World Championship version of the Club.
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Post by McBlake on Feb 16, 2022 9:59:46 GMT -5
It's a shame about Triple H's health, because that's the only match I'd really want to see from Cody in WWE.
Put him on Smackdown, give him the Intercontinental title and let him run with it like he did the TNT title. Anything above that is fantasy. He was barely a main eventer in a promotion he helped start up, he won't (and shouldnt) be one in WWE.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2022 11:24:53 GMT -5
Cody is working you all this is all a storyline for Rhodes to the top. Lol ready to walk this one back yet?
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Post by cordless2016 on Feb 16, 2022 12:14:23 GMT -5
I don't blame Cody for leaving if so. The vision and dream of how AEW was supposed to be is gone. All the indy talent they signed to build AEW Tony lets go because of signing all disgruntle WWE talent that feel they deserve to be in main events.... and they all are in the same spot they were on WWE just in AEW now. Cody would be a huge hit back with WWE, and in a way it would be Vince and WWE sticking it to AEW and Tony. I could see Cody even working in NXT since his dad worked there. How is it Vince sticking it to TK when TK decided Cody wasnโt worth the money and was fine with him leaving?
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Post by finnbalor1 on Feb 16, 2022 12:27:56 GMT -5
Cody/Balor would definitely be my pick for match I want to see most if he does go back. This Rollins and Cody would probably be second on that list.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Feb 16, 2022 13:15:44 GMT -5
I don't blame Cody for leaving if so. The vision and dream of how AEW was supposed to be is gone. All the indy talent they signed to build AEW Tony lets go because of signing all disgruntle WWE talent that feel they deserve to be in main events.... and they all are in the same spot they were on WWE just in AEW now. Cody would be a huge hit back with WWE, and in a way it would be Vince and WWE sticking it to AEW and Tony. I could see Cody even working in NXT since his dad worked there. How is it Vince sticking it to TK when TK decided Cody wasnโt worth the money and was fine with him leaving?
If Vince signs Cody for the money Cody wanted, then Vince is pretty much telling Tony, "you shouldn't have let this guy go!" Tony is too wrapped up in his latest toys of Punk, Bryan and Cole. Cody was the heart and soul of AEW, I don't care what anyone says. For him leaving, and to go to the WWE, is saying, "This is the place to be, not in AEW."
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Post by greenjack1992 on Feb 16, 2022 13:36:09 GMT -5
I still say it isn't real.
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Post by cordless2016 on Feb 16, 2022 13:40:28 GMT -5
How is it Vince sticking it to TK when TK decided Cody wasnโt worth the money and was fine with him leaving? If Vince signs Cody for the money Cody wanted, then Vince is pretty much telling Tony, "you shouldn't have let this guy go!"ย Tony is too wrapped up in his latest toys of Punk, Bryan and Cole.ย Cody was the heart and soul of AEW, I don't care what anyone says.ย For him leaving, and to go to the WWE, is saying, "This is the place to be, not in AEW." Cody is/was a cornerstone of AEW. No doubt as without him, there is no AEW. But itโs no shock to anyone when itโs discussed that his โauraโ has diminished a bit over the past few years (combo of brining in new talent on top of Codyโs refusal to turn heel or fight for the world title). Iโd argue that performers such as Darby and Hangman took Codyโs role as the โheart and sole of AEWโ over a year ago. Cody basically hit the ceiling he set for himself in AEW, yet wanted a pay raise. Like any smart business man, TK looked at Cody and the money he was asking for, and didnโt see it as a good investment. If Cody continued to refuse to turn heel or fight for the world title, his drawing-power would continue to diminish as there was nowhere else for him to go (he won the TNT Title 3xโs already and showed no desire to tag or work with the other EVPโs). Iโm a fan of Cody and hope he does well where ever he ends up, but considering he put himself into this corner with AEW and TK is fine letting him walk, I donโt see Vince really getting under TKโs skin. If anything, booking Cody as a main eventer in the WWE only validates the idea that AEW guys can hang with WWE guys. Itโs a win-win for everyone.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Feb 16, 2022 13:47:49 GMT -5
If Vince signs Cody for the money Cody wanted, then Vince is pretty much telling Tony, "you shouldn't have let this guy go!" Tony is too wrapped up in his latest toys of Punk, Bryan and Cole. Cody was the heart and soul of AEW, I don't care what anyone says. For him leaving, and to go to the WWE, is saying, "This is the place to be, not in AEW." Cody is/was a cornerstone of AEW. No doubt as without him, there is no AEW. But itโs no shock to anyone when itโs discussed that his โauraโ has diminished a bit over the past few years (combo of brining in new talent on top of Codyโs refusal to turn heel or fight for the world title). Iโd argue that performers such as Darby and Hangman took Codyโs role as the โheart and sole of AEWโ over a year ago. Cody basically hit the ceiling he set for himself in AEW, yet wanted a pay raise. Like any smart business man, TK looked at Cody and the money he was asking for, and didnโt see it as a good investment. If Cody continued to refuse to turn heel or fight for the world title, his drawing-power would continue to diminish as there was nowhere else for him to go (he won the TNT Title 3xโs already and showed no desire to tag or work with the other EVPโs). Iโm a fan of Cody and hope he does well where ever he ends up, but considering he put himself into this corner with AEW and TK is fine letting him walk, I donโt see Vince really getting under TKโs skin. If anything, booking Cody as a main eventer in the WWE only validates the idea that AEW guys can hang with WWE guys. Itโs a win-win for everyone.
That's fair.
I feel Cody wanted to do AEW too because he was checking things off his bucket list that his dad did in the business.
He won the NWA World Title just cause his dad did.
He got to wrestle on TBS and TNT, and his dad wrestled/appeared on both those networks.
He helped run AEW like his dad did for Mid Atlantic and WCW.
All that's left is for Cody to run an indy fed in Florida and put himself over as champion until he signs back with the WWE like Dusty did.
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Post by shenmue on Feb 16, 2022 15:27:05 GMT -5
I still say it isn't real. Thanks for the laugh,needed it after a bad day.
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Post by jershocenationyes on Feb 16, 2022 15:27:47 GMT -5
Stardust!!!! 2.0
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Post by rkmo: 9 Month Warning on Feb 16, 2022 15:36:56 GMT -5
Cody is/was a cornerstone of AEW. No doubt as without him, there is no AEW. But itโs no shock to anyone when itโs discussed that his โauraโ has diminished a bit over the past few years (combo of brining in new talent on top of Codyโs refusal to turn heel or fight for the world title). Iโd argue that performers such as Darby and Hangman took Codyโs role as the โheart and sole of AEWโ over a year ago. Cody basically hit the ceiling he set for himself in AEW, yet wanted a pay raise. Like any smart business man, TK looked at Cody and the money he was asking for, and didnโt see it as a good investment. If Cody continued to refuse to turn heel or fight for the world title, his drawing-power would continue to diminish as there was nowhere else for him to go (he won the TNT Title 3xโs already and showed no desire to tag or work with the other EVPโs). Iโm a fan of Cody and hope he does well where ever he ends up, but considering he put himself into this corner with AEW and TK is fine letting him walk, I donโt see Vince really getting under TKโs skin. If anything, booking Cody as a main eventer in the WWE only validates the idea that AEW guys can hang with WWE guys. Itโs a win-win for everyone.
That's fair.
I feel Cody wanted to do AEW too because he was checking things off his bucket list that his dad did in the business.
He won the NWA World Title just cause his dad did.
He got to wrestle on TBS and TNT, and his dad wrestled/appeared on both those networks.
He helped run AEW like his dad did for Mid Atlantic and WCW.
All that's left is for Cody to run an indy fed in Florida and put himself over as champion until he signs back with the WWE like Dusty did.
Too bad NXT has already been reduced to ashes. If Shane's episode were a work, him and Cody could have stepped in and "taken over" NXT to check the Florida indie fed box.
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Post by ASR (therockisback) on Feb 16, 2022 15:47:25 GMT -5
Damn so I was wrong. This news is real surprising and I really didnโt expect Cody to return for at least another decade.
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Post by cordless2016 on Feb 16, 2022 15:59:31 GMT -5
Good for Cody to grab that bag from the WWE while he can, but thereโs no denying he comes off as a hypocrite after all heโs said about the WWE since his first run ended.
He must be fine giving up his creative freedom as he wasnโt going to get that from TK either (heโd have more creative freedom in AEW, but itโs clear that his segments were becoming more hit-or-miss than sure-hits, which likely led to TK taking the book away from him). If he couldnโt get what he wanted from AEW any longer, might as well take the most money you can get (even if it means just being another body in a company that prioritizes Reigns and Brock above everyone else).
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Post by โ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ on Feb 16, 2022 17:52:38 GMT -5
Good for Cody to grab that bag from the WWE while he can, but thereโs no denying he comes off as a hypocrite after all heโs said about the WWE since his first run ended. He must be fine giving up his creative freedom as he wasnโt going to get that from TK either (heโd have more creative freedom in AEW, but itโs clear that his segments were becoming more hit-or-miss than sure-hits, which likely led to TK taking the book away from him). If he couldnโt get what he wanted from AEW any longer, might as well take the most money you can get (even if it means just being another body in a company that prioritizes Reigns and Brock above everyone else). Its very on-the-nose for Cody to go back to the company after having a very public six years of mocking the organization, taking shots any chance he gets, and being wide open about how different his view on pro wrestling is from how WWE presents it. This whole thing is just so weird.
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Post by hitmancmedge on Feb 16, 2022 17:58:44 GMT -5
Good for Cody to grab that bag from the WWE while he can, but thereโs no denying he comes off as a hypocrite after all heโs said about the WWE since his first run ended. He must be fine giving up his creative freedom as he wasnโt going to get that from TK either (heโd have more creative freedom in AEW, but itโs clear that his segments were becoming more hit-or-miss than sure-hits, which likely led to TK taking the book away from him). If he couldnโt get what he wanted from AEW any longer, might as well take the most money you can get (even if it means just being another body in a company that prioritizes Reigns and Brock above everyone else). Its very on-the-nose for Cody to go back to the company after having a very public six years of mocking the organization, taking shots any chance he gets, and being wide open about how different his view on pro wrestling is from how WWE presents it. This whole thing is just so weird.ย I mean Hall, Nash, And Hogan basically did something similar. Itโs just how the business is, you go after the top dog.
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Post by RSCTom on Feb 16, 2022 18:58:22 GMT -5
I don't blame Cody for leaving if so. The vision and dream of how AEW was supposed to be is gone. All the indy talent they signed to build AEW Tony lets go because of signing all disgruntled WWE talent that feel they deserve to be in main events.... and they all are in the same spot they were on WWE just in AEW now. It's a bit off topic but this is an unbelievably tired argument. AEW definitely has issues but pushing non-WWE people is not one of them. I'd go as far as to say they don't push enough of them as I'd still like to see Christian doing something else in a more serious capacity and I do think Cody could have done other things and I can easily get bored with younger/newer talents on the show who aren't as good at it as those two, for example. So far a lot of the folks being let go/not having their contracts renewed, I'm sorry to say, are right where they should be. All but two of their current power ranking names (whether it matters or makes sense or not) and even every single one of their champions at the time of writing this are people who didn't come directly from WWE and the guys who did come from there either have supporting roles or are in spots they seem pretty happy with and are either sinking or swimming based on how good their characters are or the booking is and that's it. What else can wrestling really be? And who exactly is disgruntled at this point? Maybe I'm missing the direct quotes. I don't know the solution for this type of complaint other than creating championships for almost every single talent and letting them all be champion at once so then maybe people would be satisfied with their favorite being highlighted. Then we'd have a show with tons of champions and no conflict and it'd be weird and boring. If the original vision is a bunch of hokey indy talent doing stupid spots or even over the top, heavily choreographed athletics (which to Cody's credit I don't think was what he was trying to accomplish and to AEW's credit I don't think is the original vision), count me out. There is still too much of it at this point but Orange Cassidy is settling into that role in a way that's bearable and as long as it just happens towards the beginning of the show it can mostly be ignored. You don't need more than one or two guys like that. It's an improvement that the company isn't leaning too hard in this direction like it was which I think makes it all the more shocking that Cody is out.
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Post by RSCTom on Feb 16, 2022 19:02:19 GMT -5
Can anyone pull some of the angriest direct-quotes from Cody about WWE? I'm wondering now if I'm just not remembering it correctly or missing it or if I just overlooked it or what. All I ever saw was him talking about being the alternative.
They didn't do a great job at it at first but there's really no denying a lot of their show feels a lot more like real wrestling at the moment than most of WWE aside from what's at the top.
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Post by CM Tusk on Feb 16, 2022 21:01:40 GMT -5
Just last summer Cody did an interview talking about how much he idolized Triple H. I donโt recall him actually showing ill will towards the company. Only thing I remember him having an issue with was wanting to use his dads PPV names for AEW so there being a copyright thing.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Feb 16, 2022 21:44:26 GMT -5
I hope that he doesnโt. If he does though, he damn well better be a heel. Face Cody is a mid carder. Heel Cody is a main eventer. Heโs also likely to be close to the top of the list of Internet wrestling fansโ public enemy number one, might as well use it to his advantage.
As for his reasoning, the business is about making money. Nothing else. Thatโs why I take little issue with Hoganโs business practices. AEW also wants to make money, and theyโll make a hell of a lot More of it with Miro and Malakai Black than Joey Janela and Sonny Kiss. If TK doesnโt think Cody is worth the money (I think he is. Itโs Brandi that absolutely isnโt) then he made a decision that he thinks will maximize AEWโs profits.
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