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AEW Executive Vice President Cody Runnels spoke with the media ahead of this Saturday’s Full Gear pay-per-view.
The first question during the call was regarding Cody being able to use the name Cody Rhodes moving forward.
Cody reiterated a statement he made following Dynamite, being happy about being Cody Rhodes once again. He also mentioned there is “no hard feelings on either side”, speaking on how WWE previously had ownership of the name.
“I always do when I get the opportunity with the live crowd to send them home with some note I always assume its confidential when you’re talking to a live crowd” Cody stated. “I’m very happy about being Cody Rhodes again”
He does not plan to use the name while wrestling, as he’s happy being referred to as “The American Nightmare Cody”. He’s planning on using the name for business outside wrestling
It’s not something I will use in the wrestling space. I’ve got very used to the American Nightmare Cody
Cody attempted to trademark the name earlier this year, but was met with issues due to WWE owning the rights to the trademark. This week, WWE surrendered the trademark, allowing Cody to continue the trademark process to own the name.
Check out the full AEW Media Call with Cody Rhodes below.