Cody Rhodes Reflects on His 2013 WWE Firing During SmackDown Promo
Real reason why Cody Rhodes was originally "fired" from WWE
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Cody Rhodes, the current World Champion, clarified during a recent SmackDown promo that his reference to being 'fired' was about a storyline from 2013, not his 2016 departure. The incident involved a match against Randy Orton, where losing meant his dismissal from WWE, leading to a significant storyline involving his family.
- 01Cody Rhodes was actually 'fired' in 2013 after losing a match to Randy Orton.
- 02The match was a stipulation set by Triple H, tied to a storyline involving Daniel Bryan.
- 03Rhodes expressed emotional turmoil after the match, claiming the McMahon family disliked the Rhodes family.
- 04His storyline continued with family members Goldust and Dusty Rhodes fighting for their jobs.
- 05The narrative introduced The Shield, a pivotal faction in WWE history.
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During a recent promo on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, the current World Champion, clarified a common misconception about his 'firing' from WWE. Fans thought he was referring to his 2016 exit, but he was actually discussing a storyline from 2013. In September of that year, Rhodes faced Randy Orton in a match with the stipulation that losing would result in his firing. After Rhodes lost via an RKO, Triple H announced his dismissal, leading to an emotional exit where he claimed the McMahon family harbored animosity towards the Rhodes family. This incident was part of a larger storyline that saw Rhodes' brother, Goldust, and father, Dusty Rhodes, involved in efforts to reclaim their jobs. The narrative not only highlighted family ties but also introduced The Shield, a significant faction that would shape WWE's future. The parallels between past and present suggest that similar dynamics could unfold again in WWE.
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