Cody Rhodes’ WWE comeback: How did his AEW success rebuild his career?

Cody Rhodes turned a career setback into a chance to redefine his role in professional wrestling, and in the wake of his departure from WWE in 2016, he rebuilt his reputation on the independent circuit, helped to establish All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and returned to WWE in 2022. His road ended with a championship win at WrestleMania XL, and he became one of the top stars in wrestling.