News broke on Tuesday that the rumors of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) are true. This will be a new promotion funded by Tony Khan. Cody Rhodes and the Young Bucks will also play some major backstage roles with the company.
Cody confirmed his involvement with the promotion in a statement on Tuesday night.
Here is what he Tweeted:
” I feel so damn lucky. I believe that more than talent… more than chance… work ethic will guide me where I’d like to go.
To be Executive Vice President for our new venture, and to be flanked by Matt and Nick and a few familiar names sharing that position: this is my dream job.
I can’t think of a time when so many of wrestling’s top free agents all opted out of the road usually traveled and instead wanting to start something new. I am excited to see AEW into existence.
What’s old isn’t new – what’s new is new. Perception isn’t reality – reality is reality. Fans first.”
On a related note, here are some more details about the new promotion.