Cody Rhodes Recalls Hilarious Backstage Story Involving Fallon Henley

Cody Rhodes recently shared a hilarious backstage story from his time in AEW that has gone viral. The story involves Fallon Henley and Aaron Solo, and it has even caught the attention of Arby's, who surprised Henley with a gift.

What happened?

During an episode of *What Do You Wanna’ Talk About?*, Cody Rhodes recounted a funny moment from his AEW days. Henley was backstage carrying Arby’s with a group of friends when Aaron Solo tried to introduce himself. However, when the elevator doors opened, Solo froze and could only say, 'Arby’s, huh?' The story quickly went viral, and Arby’s decided to join in on the fun.

Why it matters for Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes’ storytelling has once again captured the wrestling community’s attention. His ability to share relatable and humorous backstage moments highlights his connection with fans. This story also showcases the camaraderie and quirky interactions that happen behind the scenes in professional wrestling.

What comes next?

After the story went viral, Fallon Henley shared on her Instagram Stories that Arby’s had sent her a gift box full of branded merchandise. The package included a handwritten note joking about the now-famous story and free food. The note read: 'We are honored to be a part of a pickup line, even if it didn’t work. Instead go pick up some of your Arby’s favs-on us. P.S.-Package includes a SmackDown ready fit.'

Before joining WWE, Henley spent time wrestling in AEW from November 2020 to August 2021. During this period, Cody Rhodes was both an AEW Executive Vice President and an active wrestler, witnessing many backstage moments involving younger talent. Henley later signed with WWE in 2022.