Bobby Roode’s last match in WWE came back in 2022 when he faced Omos at a live event, which is where he got injured again. During the course of the interview, the former United States Champion stated that he has been cleared to wrestle, but explained why he isn’t as eager to get back in the ring.

“I just got greenlighted. The fusion has completely fused,” revealed Roode. “So as far as like looking at it from a medical point of view, it’s safe to get back in the ring. But at almost 48 years old, given the opportunity that I’ve been given now to work as a producer — which was my goal coming to WWE almost eight years ago — I’m quite happy doing this. I feel like I’ve had a good run, as they say, and I’m happy to do what I’m doing now.”

Roode didn’t rule out a return to the ring, but said that there’s no chance that he can work as a full-time wrestler again. The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion stated that the original plan when he joined WWE was to become a coach, and he’s satisfied with the runs he has had in “WWE NXT” and the main roster. 

Roode became a backstage producer last year, joining the likes of Jason Jordan and Tyson Kidd, who also moved to the producer role after suffering career-ending injuries.