“It Hurts My Heart” – Cody Rhodes Makes Heartbreaking Admission About AEW Run

By his own admission, Cody Rhodes would love to write a book.

During the recent episode of his podcast, What Do You Wanna Talk About?, with Becky Lynch as the guest, Rhodes got candid about his AEW run, although he did not directly reference the company.

The 40-year-old was one of the talents who helped build All Elite Wrestling from scratch in 2019.

He had a terrific babyface run, but was booed by the audiences during the latter stages of his run with the Florida promotion.

On the podcast, Cody Rhodes discussed Lynch’s experience of writing her book, which became a New York Best Seller in April 2024.

His guest then asked if Cody ever felt like writing a book. This is when he touched upon his former workplace.

I would love to. I would love to write a book, but an entire, huge chapter is locked behind a wall. And everything I say these days when it comes to that is somehow I’m rewriting history, I’m remembering it wrong, even though the receipts are literally on social media. Stop! But every time I say anything, it’s the wrong thing to say. And it hurts, like, it hurts my heart because I’d love to tell the story. I just have to wait for somebody to tell the story, and hopefully they include me in it. [1:07:09 onwards]

Is Cody Rhodes Backing A Controversial Ex-WWE Champion’s Return?

WWE’s acquisition of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide was welcome news for wrestling fans.

While that was the case, could it also mean that Alberto El Patron, known as Alberto Del Rio to WWE fans, could be returning to the Stamford promotion?

Del Rio’s history with WWE was marred by controversies, including accusations of domestic abuse and sexual assault outside the ring.

While the current Undisputed WWE Champion has not directly addressed the subject, commentator Hugo Savinovich claimed that Rhodes, along with the likes of Roman Reigns and The Undertaker, was fine with his return.

During an appearance on Lucha Libre Online, he said the following:

Knowing that important people like Roman Reigns want Alberto back. The problem isn’t a big star telling the office, ‘I don’t want Alberto here.’ No—when a big star and other big stars say, ‘You know what? Alberto deserves to come back because he’s proven himself.’

But knowing that Roman Reigns respects him, and that stars like Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, the whole Samoan clan, Rey Mysterio–they all want him back–that says a lot. But now, with Undertaker heavily involved in creative, and knowing he, like Roman, wants Alberto back–Undertaker is ready to use his creative mind to elevate Alberto’s character. With Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre, the Samoans, Rey Mysterio, Undertaker, Konnan, Savio Vega–all backing Alberto–it’s clear.

Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes gave a blunt reply about a possible heel change. Read what he said here.