In an interview with ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, Cody Rhodes addressed his future in pro wrestling.
The former Undisputed WWE Champion stated he has not set a date for when he plans to retire, but he does expect his next contract to be his last.
I don’t have an end date like I used to. I do know that whatever the next deal that I sign with WWE, I ain’t going nowhere, that next deal will be the last.
Rhodes noted that a number of WWE talents have extended their peak longer than they used to, meaning that age is not quite as much of a factor for retirement:
Wrestling’s so unique in terms of, it’s hard to determine your time. Especially in 2026 with the level of athlete that you can grow to be.
Look at what Brock [Lesnar] is doing currently at this level, he’s in peak form. Roman [Reigns], older, peak form. [CM] Punk, Punk is the best he’s ever been. So age is really not what it used to be in the industry.
Rhodes will compete in the men’s Elimination Chamber match on Saturday, February 28 to determine who faces Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Source: F4WOnline