Cody Rhodes returned to WWE this year after a long hiatus and got the ticket to WrestleMania 39. And on top of that, he is scheduled to face the ‘Tribal Chief’ Roman Reigns for the undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
But before this grandest WWE event, the Royal Rumble 2023 winner got the attention of fans for another hilarious reason.
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Cody Rhodes streamed the AEW event via a pirated source
Recently, Cody Rhodes appeared in the ‘Good Kharma Wrestling Podcast’. There he revealed that he streamed Tony Khan’s AEW podcast through a pirated feed. As soon as fans got to know about this, they came on Twitter and started to put forward their opinion.
Fans found it hilarious that a millionaire wrestler is not willing to pay a few dollars to watch the pay-per-view of AEW. And on top of that, Rhodes was among those persons who helped in establishing the company in 2019.
Following are some of the top fan reactions:
These fans are finding Rhodes’ move relatable.
I wouldn’t pay to see AEW either lol
— Krosstown 👇 (@Zeketowndown) March 12, 2023
He’s like me. I ain’t paying Tony Khan shit. 💀🤣
— BingalingDaDream (@ThisIsBing007) March 12, 2023
The next time you feel bad about pirating a wrestling show just remember Cody fucking Rhodes pirates AEW
— Dmo (@JetsPope) March 12, 2023
These users are finding it funny that a millionaire can’t even pay to stream wrestling through legal sources.
So Cody is admitting that with all that WWE money he's making, he couldn't afford a $50 expense? Goddamn if that ain't cheap on his part.
— swordsaint1850 (@swordsaint1850) March 12, 2023
It’s forever hilarious that millionaire and former AEW exec Cody Rhodes watches the product via pirated streams. I will always remember this information. It will always make me smile.
— ThatGuy (@daffyduck1989) March 12, 2023
These fans are waiting for AEW’s reaction to Cody’s statement.
Can't wait for someone on Dynamite to say "the other company doesn't pay their top talent enough to afford a PPV"
— The Dark Knight (@MwizeraUwizera) March 12, 2023
I'm sure the loudest aew fan in the room who claims to be all about aew more than likely pirated the pay-per-view, just like Cody. If It feels worth it, buy it. I don't feel it was worth the money, and I don't blame him.
— Bklynpsycho (@bklynpsycho) March 12, 2023
This is not the first time that a wrestler has admitted to streaming a match via an illegal source. But, Cody Rhodes’ case is a little special.
Rhodes’ special connection with AEW
The Royal Rumble 2023 winner Cody Rhodes is not a regular celebrity who pirated an AEW event. He is the major helping hand behind the inception of Tony Khan’s company. Khan established this professional wrestling company in 2019 with Cody Rhodes and a few other big names by his side. And just in four years, the company became WWE’s prime competitor.
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Cody Rhodes helped to promote All Elite Wrestling until 2022. According to the reports, Cody and his wife left the company because of a few terms of their new contract. Cody’s departure was a shock for Tony Khan. Now, he is doing everything possible to avoid losing any other major superstar.
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What is your take on Cody’s current status in WWE? Do you think that he will be able to capture the title at WrestleMania this year or is it another pseudo-push by WWE? Tell us in the comment section.
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