WWE has announced that Cody Rhodes will be out of action for nine months following surgery for a torn pectoral muscle. The injury generally carries a 6 month recovery time with many believing WWE has added months so he can make a surprise return at the 2023 Royal Rumble event in time for WrestleMania 39.
Update: After successful surgery, @CodyRhodes will be out of action for nine months. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5ITIvRzPcL
— WWE (@WWE) June 11, 2022
The announcement follows a tweet from Cody's wife Brandi Rhodes on Thursday, which stated that the surgery was successful.
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