Another WWE star has been released, but this latest news has come as a big shock. The star is a multi-time WWE champ and is known for being loved by fans, while also being very firmly booked.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated announced Tuesday that WWE champion Cody Rhodes has been placed atop the prestigious PWI 500 list for a second consecutive year.

Triple H has proven he's willing to do that throughout his tenure, with Gunther, Damian Priest, Tiffany Stratton, and Jey Uso all being given big opportunities. Given the precedent he has set, 2026 will likely see several other wrestlers get their first World title runs, providing them with a chance to prove themselves.