Cody Rhodes Returns to WWE At Wrestlemania, Defeats Seth Rollins (Pics, Video)

Wrestling’s worst-kept secret was finally revealed at Wrestlemania, as Cody Rhodes returned to WWE tonight. Rhodes came out with his entire AEW entrance, including his ‘Adrenaline’ theme song and ‘American Nightmare’ nickname. He would go on to defeat Seth Rollins with three Cross Rhodes in a row, as well as a little Flip Flop n Fly ala Dusty Rhodes.

Rhodes has been rumored to join the WWE ever since he departed AEW back in February. You can follow along with our live coverage of here.

HERE WE GO!@WWERollins vs. Mr. McMahon's handpicked opponent at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/Cm2BRmWqfY

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

Welcome back to #WrestleMania, @WWERollins!!! pic.twitter.com/CTr60mq61o

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

Let's hear it for @WWERollins and the Seth "Freakin" Rollins choir at #WrestleMania! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/7Xro4vqBrk

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2022

IT'S CODY RHODES!!!!!!!!@CodyRhodes has arrived at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/bKDBPLCKKr

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

SURREAL.

This is undeniably a #WrestleMania moment. @CodyRhodes is @WWERollins' @WrestleMania opponent! pic.twitter.com/9c2bB56lfe

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK! WELCOME BACK!@CodyRhodes has returned at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/3Hf7Gmkr4j

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2022

CODY RHODES IS HERE! CODY RHODES IS HERE! #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/0XftTSDLMt

— Peacock (@peacockTV) April 3, 2022

The star of @CodyRhodes is shining bright at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/u1AUuPIlVo

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

GOOSEBUMPS.@CodyRhodes#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/QmYV1Bmye0

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

WRESTLE FREAKIN' MANIA!@WWERollins @CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/lifRqLyhgd

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

The tide has turned in the favor of @WWERollins!@CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/yeaqlxOqdv

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

THIS IS HAPPENING!!!@CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/1dZPLnBvRT

— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) April 3, 2022

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@CodyRhodes#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/YhC4Kwq6fT

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲@WWERollins @CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/2nKqJ5n4Hz

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

Seth "Freakin" Rollins will do whatever it takes at #WrestleMania!@WWERollins@CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/ESibdtqbCy

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

CODY CUTTER!!!@CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/x9y39YqynQ

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

PEDIGREE by Seth "Freakin" Rollins!!!@WWERollins @CodyRhodes #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/nOeM0BL4CW

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

❤️❤️❤️❤️@CodyRhodes#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/uyhrou8I1z

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

🚨🚨🚨🚨@CodyRhodes IS BACK and facing @WWERollins at #WrestleMania! pic.twitter.com/ST3B1EmfCx

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

Here is your winner … CODY RHODES! 👏👏👏👏👏@CodyRhodes#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/qGh8RJ4bOr

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

WELCOME HOME. ❤️@CodyRhodes#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/SPsKxSAdFD

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022

#WrestleMania just became #CodyMania!@CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/ZJgjmd3CQc

— WWE (@WWE) April 3, 2022