Cody Rhodes Praises Recently Released WWE Superstar

WWE released quite a few talents yesterday, and now everyone is wondering what the future might hold for these former WWE Superstars.

While it seems obvious that some names might end up with All Elite Wrestling at some point, it’s probably safe to say that AEW won’t be signing everyone.

One name who seems to be on Cody Rhodes’ radar is none other than former Intercontinental Champion Zack Ryder.

Following Ryder’s release the AEW Executive Vice President took to Instagram to praise his friend when he posted the following:

“I’d like to take a moment to say how proud I am to be a friend of @zryder85 – In a world of weekend warriors and “play wrestlers”, this dude exudes passion and drive for pro-wrestling like no other. Through 14 years to see him CONSISTENTLY try to better himself(whether that be his in-ring work, or watching him physically mold himself and his body into such a specimen DRUG FREE with hard work and will). I have a little rule, and that’s that if you’ve ever “gotten over” in wrestling…you can always do so again. That rule being fully applicable to Matt now. At 34 years young, his best wrestling days are ahead of him. Cheers to a great start and 14 years of unrelenting blood, sweat, and tears. Future endeavors are limitless when you actually endeavor. I chose this picture because it was one of my last days at WWE, watching 80,000+ people applaud as Matt won gold was an eruption not only live in the arena but in the locker room as well. Hearing Dolph coordinate for his father to come over the rails(meanwhile I was ass deep into a broken ladder and stuck but had the best seat in the house) and seeing father/son embrace, I thought I’d be jealous or bitter, but I was truly happy and proud for one of my peers. Congratulations my friend, and good luck!”