So, right. Cody Rhodes. From AEW to WWE. A really high-level get, he was one of the founders, one of the EVPs.
It is in WWE's best interest to make him look as good as possible.
"Hey, AEW wrestler! If you come to us, look what might happen!
"You might be the royal rumble winner! Twice!
"You might be in the good feuds we allow to happen!
"You might get to fight the Rock after using him as a distraction from our sex-predator-in-chief gets ousted really hard!
" you might! "
Like, all I can think of when I see Cody, is A) This is very similar to his AEW shtick, and B) Damn, this guy is an elaborate shadow on the wall to rope new talent in.