Randy Orton Discusses Cody Rhodes Helping To Launch AEW

While doing an interview with FoxNews.com, Randy Orton discussed Cody Rhodes helping to launch AEW during his time away from WWE.

The promotion launched in 2019. Rhodes returned to WWE in 2022 at WrestleMania 38.

“What he did for the business when he left and what he did for us talent in offering a competition, and I don’t know if I call it competition now, but for a hot second there, Cody was buzzing because he got these guys together, got a ragtag group of guys together and got a TV deal and was drawing eyes from all over the world with this product. And the fact that he came back to us, I think, kind of shows you where the obvious No. 1 place to be is if you’re a pro wrestler.”

“I love that he’s come back home. I love that he’s a part of the locker room. I love when I see him talking to other young talent and the role that he’s in now as, like, a top guy. And if not just a top guy, possibly in a short amount of time, the top guy.”