Cody Rhodes finally makes his first public comments after losing at WrestleMania 41
Cody Rhodes has been absent from WWE TV since WrestleMania 41, where John Cena dethroned him as the Undisputed WWE Champion. He has now finally made his first public comments following the heartbreaking defeat, albeit not related to the events at The Show of Shows.
The American Nightmare had left 'Mania without saying a word. Fans were curious to see how he would react to being defeated in nefarious fashion by Cena in Las Vegas. However, Cody hasn't been seen since, with the wrestling world waiting with bated breath to see when WWE deems it's the right time to bring him back.
Amid this, Cody Rhodes, alongside his wife, Brandi Rhodes, visited Orlando for the launch of Universal Studios' new Epic Universe theme park. He was also interviewed during his visit, with the interviewer joking that one of the rides at the park was named after his Stardust gimmick. The American Nightmare mentioned that playing the character was among the lowest points of his career.
“Well, I’m honored. I truly am. The lowest point in my career has turned into joy for so many people. What’s funny is the amount of people that have come and been around here and shown their experience on Instagram or Twitter or TikTok or whatever; they all have messaged me individually about this coaster, and we have rode [sic] it yet. That’s the big get. If it’s going to be named Stardust, I want it to really take us to the fifth dimension. I’ve heard nothing but good things," Cody said. [H/T: Fightful]
Vince Russo is not happy with Cody Rhodes' absence from WWE
In a recent episode of Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Outlaws, Vince Russo didn't hold back, as the veteran blasted the Triple H-led creative team for John Cena's booking following his Undisputed WWE Title win. Moreover, Russo also slammed the promotion for not having The Rock appear after Elimination Chamber 2025 and for Cody Rhodes' continued absence in the post-WrestleMania 41 season.
''It's got to be an F [John Cena's heel turn]; it has to be it. It really has to, and I'm not just saying that. I don't know how you would grade it any higher. Nobody still understands it. We know Cena is making chicken salad out of chicken. We know he's doing everything he possibly can do. [The] Rock never made an appearance on the show. Cody has not made an appearance on the show. I don't know what you would do to make it worse," he said.
Considering just how big a name Cody Rhodes is and how sorely fans miss him, it's safe to say WWE may have already chalked out grand plans for his return.
