Major Update on Cody Rhodes' WWE Return

Cody Rhodes is featured in WWE advertising for this week’s SmackDown, with reports also suggesting a presence at the June 7th Money in the Bank PLE.

Major Update on Cody Rhodes’ WWE Return
  • Cody Rhodes is advertised for the May 16 episode of WWE SmackDown, marking a potential televised return after his absence since WrestleMania 41.
  • WrestleVotes reports Rhodes is expected at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event on June 7 in Los Angeles, though his exact role is unclear.
  • Rhodes appears on WWE.com’s Money in the Bank event poster, but WWE has not officially confirmed details of his return to active competition.
This summary was automatically generated by AI and may contain errors.

Cody Rhodes is being advertised for the upcoming May 16 episode of WWE SmackDown. This marks a potential televised appearance for Rhodes, who has been absent from WWE programming since WrestleMania 41. At that event, he lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena.

Further fueling anticipation for his return, WrestleVotes reported via a Sportskeeda Q&A that Cody Rhodes is expected in Los Angeles for the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event on June 7. The report indicates his presence is planned for the show.

Advertising

“I do believe he’s still scheduled to be a part of the Money in the Bank show,” WrestleVotes stated. “Don’t know if he’s wrestling. Don’t know if that’s when his return will happen, but as far as I know, he will be in Los Angeles for that PLE.”

Adding to this, Rhodes is also visible on a Money in the Bank event poster currently utilized on WWE.com. WWE has not yet made an official announcement regarding the specifics of his return to active competition.

Advertising

The SmackDown advertisement this Friday, combined with the Money in the Bank report and poster inclusion, points towards WWE actively planning Cody Rhodes’ reintroduction. His exact role for the June Premium Live Event, should he appear, remains a key point of interest.

READ MORE: Cody Rhodes Advances in 2025 King of the Ring Tournament

Article Author Patricki Chites
I’m a professional wrestling journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. My passion began when I created my first WWE-focused project as a teenager, and I’ve been refining my craft ever since. Throughout my career, I’ve earned multiple awards as a recognized expert writer in the field.