Cody Rhodes Misses WWE SmackDown, Seen Enjoying Time Off in Orlando

Cody Rhodes has been missing from WWE shows since losing the Undisputed Title to John Cena at WrestleMania 41.

Fans expected him to appear soon after, but he has been away from WWE programming for over a month. Despite being advertised for last week’s SmackDown, Cody did not show up, raising questions about his future in WWE.

Recently, a photo of Cody Rhodes surfaced online showing him with his wife, Brandi Rhodes, outside Epic Universe in Orlando. This location is about two hours from Tampa, Florida, where WWE will host Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend.

On the Busted Open Radio show, Bully Ray shared that he misses seeing Cody on WWE TV but believes this break will make Cody’s eventual return more emotional for fans. He said, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder… Now, he’s gone. We like Cody, and the kids like Cody, and the parents like Cody because the kids like Cody.”

With Money in the Bank 2025 coming soon, fans are eager to see if WWE will bring back Cody Rhodes before or during this major event. For now, the timing of his return remains unknown.