Cody Rhodes’ Agent Starts New Talent Agency

Cody Rhodes’ agent is starting a new talent agency after he exited his previous one following allegations of misconduct. As was reported back in October, Brian Wittenstein was exited Hyperion Talent Agency after a client of his allegedly contacted the agency’s leadership and made a complaint about inappropriate behavior that made them uncomfortable. Wittenstein announced in a press release on Friday that he is forming Prototype Talent Agency has several of his existing clients following him including Rhodes, Billy Gunn, Italia Ricci, and more.

The full press release reads:

Talent agent Brian Wittenstein is forming a new venture, Prototype Talent Agency.

He will launch with many of his existing clients, including Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor, The Imperfects), WWE’s “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes (Arrow, Go-Big Show), Piper Curda (Legacies, American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rules), Emery Kelly (Alexa & Katie, Big Shot), Ricky Garcia (Bigger Fatter Liar, Best Friends Whenever), Major Curda (KPOP on Broadway, Riverdale), Brandi Rhodes (Rhodes to The Top, WAGS Atlanta), Owen Patrick Joyner (Something Here, Julie & The Phantoms), Julia Garcia (Sydney to the Max), and martial artist/viral sensation Rayna Vallandingham. More clients are expected to follow.

The agency will also represent professional wrestling talents for their wrestling agreements including Rhodes as well as WWE Hall of Famer Billy Gunn, among others.

“For nearly a decade, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some great colleagues in Hollywood and am beyond excited to use my knowledge, experience, and relationships to create a new destination for talent representation,” Wittenstein said. “I’m grateful for the support of my clients, industry colleagues, family and friends. This dream is now a reality. My past, present and future will all be a part of this company.”

Wittenstein grew up in New York and graduated from UMass Amherst. He got his start in the professional wrestling industry; working at TNA Wrestling (now Impact Wrestling) and then WWE. He transitioned to Hollywood, coming up the ranks at APA before moving over to Hyperion at its inception in 2017.