Jerry Lynn discusses Cody Rhodes wanting him to return to wrestling
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
On November 7, 2026, former ECW star Jerry Lynn revealed on the "What Happened When?" podcast that Cody Rhodes frequently urged him to come out of retirement during his time in AEW. Lynn, who last wrestled in 2013, shared Rhodes' persistence in asking for one more match, joking about the implications it would have for his personal life. He noted that the financial aspects might be a motivating factor for his wife. Lynn remains a respected figure in the wrestling community, having made some appearances in AEW since his retirement.
- •Cody Rhodes encouraged Jerry Lynn to unretire multiple times.
- •Lynn last wrestled in 2013, retiring after 25 years.
- •Rhodes' requests were made during Lynn's AEW involvement.
- •Lynn joked about financial incentives for a comeback.
- 6:30 PMWrestling Inc — Former ECW Star Says Cody Rhodes Asked Him To Come Out Of Retirement Multiple Times
"A former ECW star has admitted that Cody Rhodes always wanted him to come out of retirement while he was in AEW.
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