Cody Rhodes seemed ready to retire following his loss to Malakai Black, but Malakai had other ideas.
Cody cut a passionate promo after losing, referencing his journey in AEW, being competition to WWE, and even the in-fighting with The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, but stated that he loved them and he loved everyone in AEW and the fans. Cody seemed satisfied with his place in wrestling and ready to walk away.
He took off one boot, hinting he was going to take his boots off and leave them in the ring to signify his retirement.
Before he could take the second boot off, Black whacked him in the back with a crutch and picked up the boot.
WOW! #MalakaiBlack just bulldozed through @CodyRhodes!
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 5, 2021
Tune in to @tntdrama NOW to watch #AEWDynamite Homecoming! pic.twitter.com/xPikyOtvaA
Has #MalakaiBlack retired @CodyRhodes??? pic.twitter.com/FKH2Vqr8uC
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) August 5, 2021
After the show went off the air, Cody removed his other boot and left it in the ring.
POST #AEWDynamite - @CodyRhodes removes his other boot and departs the @AEW ring. pic.twitter.com/MJvGbb5ZXd
— Florida Wrestling Fan (@FLWrestlingFan) August 5, 2021
It is unknown if Cody has retired or what's next for the former AEW TNT Champion.
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