Chris Jericho Thinks Cody Rhodes Might Regret Leaving AEW

In a big surprise last month, Cody and wife Brandi Rhodes departed All Elite Wrestling. Both Cody and Brandi's contracts with the promotion had expired at the end of 2021 and they were unable to agree to new deals with AEW President Tony Khan. 

Cody initially looked set to re-sign with WWE but Rhodes' return is now uncertain.

Speaking about Cody's departure with Sports Illustrated, Chris Jericho noted The American Nightmare will look back and regret leaving AEW.

"Is it surprising at first? Sure. But it's wrestling, man. It happens all the time. The only reason why this was such a big one is because it's the first AEW guy who left, and obviously Cody had a huge part in this company. But now there's Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, Adam Cole and Keith Lee with us. The more of those guys we bring in, the less spotlight is necessary to be shown on Cody Rhodes. Maybe that's one of the reasons why he left. I really don't know. No one knows except for Tony Khan and Cody Rhodes. But he wasn't happy in AEW, so he's going to WWE, or be a stay-at-home dad, or do TV shows or whatever it is he'll do," Jericho said.

"I honestly think, in a few years, he'll look back and think, 'I had it pretty good in AEW. Maybe I should have stuck around.' But you can't think that way. Guys come and go all the time. That's the business. Look at WWE - Hulk Hogan left, Bret Hart left, Steve Austin left, The Rock left, John Cena left, Shawn Michaels left. It's Saturday Night Live. Adam Sandler left. Eddie Murphy left. Will Ferrell left. What do we do? You build new stars and move forward. Good luck to Cody, and good luck to us. That's the nature of the beast."

Cody and Jericho previously faced off in All Elite Wrestling, going one-on-one for the AEW World Title at Full Gear 2019.