Cody Rhodes Requests Release From WWE

Cody Rhodes has asked to be released from his contract with WWE.

The wrestler, who portrays Stardust, said on his personal Twitter account on Saturday, “The past ten years have been quite the trek, but as of earlier today I have asked for my release from WWE.”

“I’ll speak further on the matter shortly. Thank you to all the pro-wrestling/sports entertainment fans worldwide. Thank you.”

(1/2) The past ten years have been quite the trek, but as of earlier today I have asked for my release from @WWE

— Hyrule Husky (@PrinceCGR) May 21, 2016

(2/2) I'll speak further on the matter shortly. Thank you to all the pro-wrestling/sports entertainment fans worldwide. Thank you

— Hyrule Husky (@PrinceCGR) May 21, 2016

His wife, SmackDown ring announcer Eden, retweeted his statement and said, “Could not be any prouder or more supportive.”

https://twitter.com/RealEdenWWE/status/734078962050072577