Cody Rhodes re-signs with WWE

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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.

How 2 podcasts covered it

1. Flagrant, 2026-10-07 (2:52:21 to 2:55:16)
   Recaps Rhodes re-signing to close out his career
   Cody Rhodes says he has re-signed with WWE and will close out his wrestling career there, and that the deal lets him take time off for other projects before returning.
   New angle: Cody Rhodes has re-signed with WWE and will end his wrestling career there.
2. The Ariel Helwani Show, 2026-10-27 (22:27 to 23:52)
   Adds the shape of Rhodes's new deal
   Picks up the Chris Van Vliet interview and adds the contract's shape: a recent five-year deal stacked on his existing term, about seven years total, plus Rhodes saying he doesn't want to wrestle past 50. The host is skeptical of the age-50 line, citing Rey Mysterio.
   New angle: Rhodes says he signed a five-year deal on top of his existing contract, about seven years total.