Original Plan for Rhea Ripley’s Return

WATCH: Unseen footage of Rhea Ripley’s buns revealed in Elimination Chamber 2024 (Part 8):

• A fan posted the following on X:

“So, rumor has it that Dustin Rhodes is expected to leave AEW when his contract expires in September 2024.

If this is true, I’m sure Dustin just wants to be with his brother Cody Rhodes or focus on other things like his wrestling school.”

Dustin saw this and replied:

“Wrong! Guys, do better. Yes, my contract is up in September, and no, I am absolutely NOT READY. I have the best matches of my life and hopefully, God willing, I can retire on my own terms, respected with a whole heart. Hopefully the negotiations go well, because I am worth the world, damn it.

The only thing that matters to me is that I take care of my family first, that I finish it when I’m ready and how I see my retirement.

So hang on guys, this business is my life and I love doing it for you guys while still having fun and being able to do it.

#KeepSteppin and thank you all for your continued love and support!”

Dustin last competed on the June 12 episode of AEW Dynamite, where he lost to Jack Perry.