On October 7, 2026, Cody Rhodes announced on Flagrant that he has re-signed with WWE and will end his wrestling career with the company, with room to leave for outside projects and return. On The Ariel Helwani Show he said the new deal runs five years on top of his existing contract, about seven years in total. The discussion now centers on how that timeline shapes his remaining time in the ring and his post-wrestling work.