Cody Rhodes

Wrestler

American Marietta, Georgia, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionWrestler
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/06/1985
Age40 years
BirthplaceMarietta, Georgia, United States

Latest News about Cody Rhodes

2025

Cody Rhodes won the 2025 King of the Ring tournament, adding another major achievement to his WWE career. This victory further solidified his status as one of WWE's top competitors and continued his momentum following his back-to-back Royal Rumble victories in 2023 and 2024.

2025

Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at Wrestlepalooza 2025, maintaining his position as one of WWE's premier champions. The victory demonstrated his continued dominance in main event competition.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth nameCody Garrett Runnels
Full nameCody Garrett Runnels Rhodes
Nickname(s)
  • Cody
  • Cody R
  • The American Nightmare
  • Fuego 2
  • Stardust

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2"
Weight100 kg
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLassiter High School
QualificationHigh School

Personal Life

Date of Birth30/06/1985
Age (as of 2023)38 Years
BirthplaceMarietta, Georgia, United States
Zodiac signCancer
NationalityAmerican
HometownMarietta, Georgia, United States
ReligionAgnostic
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesPlaying video games, reading comics, traveling
Tattoo(s)
  • The American Nightmare Logo on Neck
  • 'Dream' on Chest
  • Geometrical Triangle Tattoo on Finger

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Layla El (English real estate agent and retired professional wrestler, dancer, and model) (2009 - 2011)
  • Abby Zamrorano (2000 - 2004)
  • Melissa Lingafelt (American Model) (2009 - 2010) (rumored)
  • Sophie Graham (2006 - 2009) (rumored)
  • Sarah Allison Williams (2004 - 2006) (rumored)
Marriage Year2013
Family
Father"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes (WWE wrestler and Hall of Famer) (d. 11/06/2015; aged 69)
MotherMichelle Rubio Rhodes
Siblings
BrotherDustin Runnels, aka Dustin Rhodes or Goldust (wrestler) (half-brother)
Sister
  • Teil Gergel Margaret
  • Kristin Ditto (former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader)
SpouseBrandi Alexis Reed (American wrestler, ring announcer, model, businesswoman, and television personality)
Children
DaughterLiberty Iris Runnels (b. 18/06/2021)

Career

Wrestling Debut
WrestlingOhio Valley Wrestling: 16/06/2006
WWE02/07/2007
AEW2019
Trainer(s)
  • Al Snow
  • Danny Davis
  • Dusty Rhodes
  • Randy Orton
  • Ricky Morton
  • Shawn Spears
MentorTriple H
Slam/Signature Move(s)
As Cody Rhodes
  • Alabama slam
  • Beautiful Disaster/Disaster Kick
  • Bulldog
  • Dropkick
  • Knee drop
  • Inverted suplex slam
  • Moonsault
  • Muscle buster
  • Running Crossbody
  • Russian leg sweep
  • Sleeper hold
  • Snap power slam
  • Cody Cutter (springboard cutter)
  • Gale Lock
  • Cross Rhodes
As Stardust
  • Falling inverted DDT
  • Falling Star
  • Springboard bionic elbow
  • Springboard Roundhouse Kick
  • Straight jacket DDT
Theme SongKingdom by Downstair
Awards & Achievements
Amateur WrestlingGeorgia State Tournament (2003, 2004)
Professional Wrestling
  • All Elite Wrestling: AEW TNT Championship (3 times), AEW TNT Championship Tournament (2020)
  • Alpha-1 Wrestling: A1 Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ethan Page
  • Global Force Wrestling: GFW NEX*GEN Championship (2016)
  • NWA World Heavyweight Championship (2018)
  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling: IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship (2019)
  • NEW Heavyweight Championship (2017)
  • OVW Heavyweight Championship (2011)
  • ROH World Championship (2017)
  • Sports Illustrated: Men's Wrestler of the Year (2018)
  • World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE: WWE Intercontinental Championship (2011, 2020), WWE Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Drew McIntyre (1) and Goldust (2), World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Hardcore Holly (1) and Ted DiBiase (2), Men’s Royal Rumble (2023), WWE Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament (2012) – with Damien Sandow
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Worst Gimmick (2015)
  • World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE: WWE Champion (2 times), WWE Universal Champion (1 time), WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times), WWE Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Drew McIntyre (1), Jey Uso (1), and Goldust (1), World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Hardcore Holly (1) and Ted DiBiase (2), Men's Royal Rumble (2023, 2024), King of the Ring (2025), WWE Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament (2012) – with Damien Sandow

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Lamborghini Urus SUV
  • Mercedes G Class
  • Porsche Panamera

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Cody Rhodes is an American wrestler, businessman, and actor.
2. He serves as the vice president of All Elite Wrestling (AWE).
3. Throughout his career, he has achieved victory in numerous championship matches.
4. Cody began his wrestling journey during his high school years as an amateur.
5. In 2006, he marked his debut as a professional wrestler.
6. His presence extends beyond wrestling, appearing in various TV shows, movies, and web series.
7. He showcases his talents as a part of the talent show "Go-Big Show".
8. An avid animal lover, Cody has four beloved pet dogs.
9. Among his accomplishments is the authorship of the children's book 'Cody Heart of the Mountain'.
10. Cody Rhodes is the proud owner of 'American Rebel Cigars', a cigar company.
11. He is known to be a non-vegetarian, with a particular fondness for video games and comic books.
12. Expressing his passion for body art, Cody has adorned himself with several tattoos.
13. With a reputation for stirring controversy, Cody is recognized for his bold statements and actions.
14. A fan of The Legend of Zelda game series, Cody Rhodes appreciates the world of gaming.
15. He combines his love for comic books with wrestling, reflected in his gear inspired by comic book characters.
16. In the realm of wrestling, Cody Rhodes stands out prominently as a leading figure.
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