>>17884674> Cody RhodesNever evolved his character, grew increasingly isolated in a growing environment, thr Anthony Ogogo feud turned him into a pariah. He was stuck in a midcard gatekeeper role and it's doubtful he ever wanted to turn heel despite his own cope.
> CM PunkWas getting along well with others and pushed fairly well until he conveniently started having issues around the time Vince McMahon retired, the one guy who turned down any creative pitches for his WWE return years before. The further away we get from Brawl Out the more it looks like Punk wasn't ever planning to stay in AEW long term the moment Vince was ousted
> CowShe's a mark, can't really do anything about that. Same as Mariah May and Malakai Black and Miro, just people who are happy to be here.
