Backstage News On WWE Looking To Sign Cody Rhodes To Lucrative Contract Extension

[Dale]

WWE is looking to keep “The American Nightmare” around for the long haul.

Fightful Select is reporting that WWE has engaged in negotiations with Cody Rhodes for a multi-year contract extension with the company.

Based on the report, WWE is attempting to lock down the popular performer in a lucrative, long-term deal.

As noted, WWE has recently re-signed Rey Mysterio, Dominik Mysterio, Charlotte Flair and Bayley to lengthy contract extensions in recent weeks.

Although no specific terms regarding the offer from WWE are known at this point, it is assumed that Cody will be offered a substantial raise based on his current contract.

The contract extension of Cody is considered to be a high priority within the TKO executive ranks, and they are reportedly confident that a deal will get done based on the early talks.

In related news, Cody also recently purchased and began using a new tour bus around Thanksgiving time, which led to some in the company assuming he already inked a new, lucrative deal. Despite this, it has not yet been finalized.

We will keep you posted as additional details surface.​

Makes sense, he's already proven his worth since returning.​

 

[Storm Trooper]

I agree 100% definitely keep him locked up long term. Wonder how long the original deal is though. Cause it's unusual to give new deals when there's multiple years left. Maybe it was a 3 year deal?

 

[Dale]

I agree 100% definitely keep him locked up long term. Wonder how long the original deal is though. Cause it's unusual to give new deals when there's multiple years left. Maybe it was a 3 year deal?

Probably a 3 year deal yeah, but they could also just realise he's outgrown that deal as he's basically the face of the company now. Lock in a new long term deal ready for him to go over at Mania and start his era.

 

[Hoss]

It seems he's probably their most profitable star, at least from a merch perspective. Would expect a historic contract for him.

 

[Cwalker]

Makes perfect sense and he’s earned it as the Number 1 babyface in the company.

 

[Dale]

Cody Rhodes will be in WWE for a while longer as he signed a new contract with the company in October, according to our Dave Meltzer.

The news comes on the heels of a Fightful report that WWE was looking to sign Rhodes to a new deal imminently as it was a priority for TKO leadership.

The length and financial terms of the new contract is unknown, but Meltzer said it was a similar timing situation to Charlotte Flair where it was learned this month she signed a new contract months prior.​

 

[King Kota]

If anyone was gonna get a lex express it be cody.

 

[Cwalker]

They’re not wasting any time locking their top guys up

 

[King Kota]

They’re not wasting any time locking their top guys up

Sami next?

 

[Cwalker]

Sami next?

Most likely.

That or the rest of Judgment Day

 

[Dale]

They got Seth, Bex, Drew & Sheamus to be working on before anyone else really

 

[King Kota]

They got Seth, Bex, Drew & Sheamus to be working on before anyone else really

Think Drew really the only one I could see leaving

 

[Jimmy King]

Not surprising that Cody got his contract extended, he’s one of their biggest stars and most popular so it makes sense and he seems happy there.

 

[Dale]

SRS: For what it's worth, sources close to Cody Rhodes claim he was offered the new contract by WWE in October, but has not signed it. A deal is expected to be done.​

 

[Vegeta]

Tbh, if I was him I wait til after they let me beat Roman to re-sign.