WWE issued the following statement on WWE.com, confirming the release of Cody Rhodes:
WWE has come to terms on the release of Cody Rhodes as of today, May 22, 2016. WWE wishes Rhodes the best in all his future endeavors.
Cody Rhodes announced yesterday on his Twitter account that he requested his release, and said today he hopes to explain everything soon. Cody was with WWE since 2006.
Related: Cody Rhodes Issues First Comments Since Announcing He Requested His WWE Release
WWE Raw UK Red Carpet
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #1
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #2
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: (L-R) Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods of 'New Day' arrive for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #3
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: David Haye arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #4
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #5
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: (L-R) Josh Patterson, James Dunmore and Sam Thompson arrive for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #6
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Roman Reigns arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #7
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Anthony Ogogo arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #8
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Rio Ferdinand arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #9
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Shane Richie arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #10
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Oliver Cheshire arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #11
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Sasha Banks arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #12
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Asmir Begovic arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #13
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Lethal Bizzle arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #14
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Adebayo Akinfenwa arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #15
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Roman Reigns arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #16
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige aka Saraya-Jade Bevis arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #17
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige aka Saraya-Jade Bevis arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #18
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Paige aka Saraya-Jade Bevis arrives for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #19
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Kofi Kingston, Big E and Xavier Woods of 'New Day' arrive for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
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WWE Raw UK Red Carpet #20
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Josh Patterson, James Dunmore and Sam Thompson arrive for WWE RAW at 02 Brooklyn Bowl on April 18, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/Mike Marsland/WireImage)
