Brandi Rhodes says her days as a wrestler are behind her.
Speaking with Chris Van Vliet, Rhodes was asked whether there’s any chance fans will see her back in the ring. She stated that she has retired as a wrestler.
“You know, not as active competitor, for sure. [Asked whether she has retired as a wrestler.] Yeah, I mean, it was really anticlimactic, but yes, I did. I just said, you know what, okay. Well, we’re either gonna do this the Becky Lynch/Seth Rollins way, and they are amazing for doing it because I can’t. It just was too hard. Well, not too hard, but just something that I didn’t think would be the best for the family.
“So we’ve gone a different route, and I’ve started business ventures on my own. He’s doing his thing, and we’re just doing a couple of different things.”
The full interview is available here:
Brandi Rhodes’ In-Ring Career
Brandi Rhodes signed a developmental deal with WWE in 2011. After she requested her release, she returned to the company in 2014. She worked as a ring announcer and interviewer until she left WWE again in 2016. Rhodes then wrestled on the independent scene. She also competed for IMPACT Wrestling and ROH.
She then joined AEW alongside her husband Cody in 2019; Brandi worked as the company’s Chief Brand Officer. She also had a run as an on-screen talent, and she wrestled multiple times. After taking some time off due to her pregnancy, Rhodes returned to the ring early in 2022. She and Cody left AEW in February 2022.
Brandi Rhodes recently stated that she plans to launch a yoga and Pilates studio. Check out her comments here.
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