Who Nixed Cody Rhodes’ Request to Drop Stardust Gimmick?

– It won’t be a surprise to many since he is the final call in such decisions, but according to The WON, Cody Rhodes’ request to drop his Stardust gimmick was nixed by Vince McMahon. The site reports that Rhodes had pitched the idea as far back as February and met with McMahon about it. He teased it on social media and even had ring gear made, but McMahon ultimately decided to halt those plans.

The site adds that Rhodes’ immediate wrestling future isn’t know, as WWE may not allow him to work anywhere else because of terms in his contract. The release was not amicable and WWE may make it difficult for Rhodes to work anywhere else. He also may be unable to use the Cody Rhodes name as WWE owns the rights to it and he has never used the name prior to working for WWE.