Cody Rhodes' new contract is a huge win for WWE

Cody Rhodes is arguably WWE's hottest star. He will headline both nights of WrestleMania 40 and has won the Royal Rumble twice. His fanbase is consistently growing and always engaged. Since returning to the company following his tenure with AEW, Rhodes has been positioning himself as the babyface of WWE.

Now, it would appear he intends to continue his story as one of the biggest names in professional wrestling. During an interview with Justin Walker, Rhodes revealed that he's signed a fresh multi-year deal to remain with WWE.

"I can tell you 40 is out of the question just because, not to give you scoop, it was widely reported, but I did sign a new contract with WWE," Rhodes said. "It extends beyond my 40th birthday. The plan is still, when it's time to step out, to step out without it being a painful process. Solely because I saw my dad [Dusty Rhodes] as an old man wrestler and he loved it and enjoyed it, but as his son it was hard to see... It's not 40 anymore. I'll update the number. I hit the prime run late in the game. I often forget that I'm nearing 40."