WWE Star Says Nick Khan Gave Him The ‘Keys To The Kingdom’ When He Returned

WWE

Cody Rhodes has recalled his experience re-joining WWE, believing that Nick Khan gave him the keys to the kingdom when he returned.

Since his WWE return in April 2022 after leaving AEW, Rhodes has been presented as one of WWE’s top stars.

Following his comeback, Rhodes has since won the Royal Rumble, headlined WrestleMania 39, and defeated Brock Lesnar twice.

Speaking with WWE After The Bell, Rhodes noted that WWE have been really accommodating to him.

Believing that Nick Khan has helped him out a lot, he said:

“The things that I appreciate from WWE, it’s almost like we’re tailor-made for one another in the sense that I am a bit of a control freak. I want to really have a say in what my merch will look like.

“I also want to see how well that’s doing in every single market. Not just a general conversation once a week, but every single market. Not unlike what I watched [John] Cena do.

“WWE, that’s a big thing I appreciate, is how accommodating they are. In terms of you hear ‘It’s a big machine.’ And it is an unbelievably well-oiled machine.

“I feel like there’s Vince, and there’s Hunter and there’s plenty of top brass. But I’ll tell you a guy who it feels like he gave me the keys to the kingdom was Nick Khan. I feel like Nick Khan really gave me the keys to the kingdom when I signed.

“Because ever since then, every department, everybody, I have such an appreciation. Because they aren’t nine-to-fivers. They live it. They breathe it.

“This is a passion industry. This is a passion job. Nine-to-five doesn’t work for me. I’m texting people at 11 PM still… I have such an appreciation for the machine, how accommodating the machine has been for me.”

In April 2022, Nick Khan just served as WWE’s president. He currently acts as both WWE’s president and CEO.

Rhodes went on to reveal what he misses most from his time in AEW, which you can read more about right here.

Transcription via SEScoops. 

Think you know the most about wrestling? Join our Wrestle League predictions competition for free, and be in with the chance of winning $250 of Amazon vouchers. Make sure you subscribe to email notifications to make sure you never miss a show.

• Nick Khan
• Cody Rhodes
• Return
• wwe

Share this article with friends