6. Cody Rhodes Talks About His Departure From WWE & The Deal He Had With WWE After He Left
During a recent appearance on the “Ric Flair Show” podcast, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes discussed his departure from WWE and the rumors of WWE negotiating a “Legends Contract” type of deal with him after his departure. Below is what he said:
“There are a lot of motivations for my departure from WWE, but, certainly, like, wanting to prove something. I can tell you 100% that WWE and myself have gone separate ways. I saw even there was a rumor about, like, a merchandising contract, but I think that might extend from the fact that the only discussion, post-WWE, was about my dad’s books and it was very important to me that they granted me the rights to write his book before I left, but it was important. I knew that was one of the big risks I was taking with leaving.”
5. The Rock Is Now The Highest Paid Actor In The World
10 Time World Champion The Rock is now the highest paid actor in the world , overtaking Taylor Swift. Below is what Forbes posted:
“Rock-solid box office numbers helped the erstwhile wrestler become the world’s highest-paid actor. Since helping launch the billion-dollar Fast and Furious franchise and leading 2015’s “San Andreas” to a surprising $473 million worldwide, Dwayne Johnson has become Hollywood’s go-to action hero. Next up for the beefy star: a starring role in the upcoming “Baywatch” remake. “I can kick a$$ better than anyone on the planet. And I have a decent smile.””
The Rock wrestled his last match in WWE at this year’s WrestleMania 32 (it was an impromptu match), where he defeated Wyatt Family’s Eric Rowan is just 6 seconds after hitting the Rock Bottom.
