Update on Cody Rhodes' WWE Status

When Cody Rhodes was released from his WWE contract last month it was met with shock, at first; until acceptance that his decision was ultimately for the best kicked in.

Now a month after his release, he is still being talked about by his former employers who are keen for him to agree on a deal; a return is not on the cards but his business and merchandise sales, however, are another matter.

Merchandise Rhode

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Cody Rhodes despite no longer being contracted to the WWE, recently met with representatives of the company in order to discuss the possibility of a deal of similar standing to a legends contract.

Considering the age of the former Stardust character being just 30-years-old the prospect of a legends deal at such a young age seems ridiculous but it is not his in-ring ability they are showing a renewed interest in.

The prospect of the deal in place would allow WWE to release merchandise and other items while using the likeness of Cody or any other character he was personified.

A number of legends are currently assigned to legend contracts which oblige them to speak on behalf of the WWE prior to promotional events when they are required - however the offer presented to Rhodes is not believed to require him to promote the company.

The former Intercontinental Champion is set to wrestle his first match since his departure from WWE on August 19 for Evolve where he will square off against Johnny Gargano at EVOLVE 66.

Rhodes (w/ Brandi Rhodes) is also set to face Mike Bennett (w/ Maria Kanellis) at Wrestling Under the Stars in Pittsfield Massachusetts on August 26, he will be following this match up with a Kurt Angle the following night in Wappingers Falls, New York.