Dustin Rhodes has backed former WWE I.D. talent Jimmy House for a move to AEW, calling him a great addition to the locker room. Rhodes reacted on X after Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp interviewed House, formerly known as CJ Valor.
Dustin Rhodes (Credits: Fightful)
Dustin Rhodes: Jimmy House Would Be a Great Addition to the AEW Locker Room
“My boy. @coachjimmyhouse would be a great addition to the @aew locker room. One of a kind, genuine person, work ethic and prep, unmatched. Explosive as hell and would absolutely love to see my student in #AEW,” Rhodes wrote.
The endorsement carries weight because of the connection between the two. House is Rhodes’ student, and the praise focuses as much on character and preparation as on in-ring ability, describing him as genuine, unmatched in work ethic and preparation, and explosive.
Who Is Jimmy House?
House began his in-ring career in 2023 and has also competed for Dustin Rhodes’ Rhodes Wrestling Association promotion. He had been with the WWE I.D. programme since March 2026 before his departure from that system.
Whether AEW acts on Rhodes’ public backing remains to be seen, but a veteran publicly campaigning for his student is rarely accidental in wrestling. For House, the endorsement puts his name directly in front of AEW decision-makers and fans alike.
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Source: Fightful — read the full story there.
