Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler. As of April 2022, he is signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand and is the incumbent King of the Ring. He is also known for co-founding and serving as an executive vice president and wrestler with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2019 until 2022. He signed with WWE in 2006 and featured for its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he won the OVW Television Championship, OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Shawn Spears), and OVW Heavyweight Championship once each, becoming a Triple Crown Champion. Between 2007 and 2016, he won seven world tag team championships with four different partners, as well as the Intercontinental Championship twice.
From 2016 until 2019, Rhodes wrestled on the independent circuit and for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and Ring of Honor (ROH) under the mononym Cody, during which he won the ROH World Championship, ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion (with Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson), and the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship once each. Between 2019 and 2022, Rhodes served as an executive vice president and also wrestled for AEW, becoming the inaugural and a three-time TNT Champion.
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
He was born on the 30th of June 1985, in Marietta, Georgia, United States.
| Birth Name | Cody Garrett Runnels |
| Nickname | Cody, Cody R, The American Nightmare, Fuego 2, Stardus |
| Date of Birth | 30th of June 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Marietta, Georgia, United States |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Sun Sign | Cancer |
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
National Team
United States
Education
He went to Lassiter High School in Marietta, where he had a successful high school wrestling career. After graduated from high school, Rhodes moved to Los Angeles and studied acting at the Howard Fine Acting School for a year.
Family Details
- Father – Dusty Rhodes (WWE Hall of Famer)
- Mother – Michelle Rubio Rhodes
- Siblings – Dustin Runnels, aka Dustin Rhodes or Goldust (Half-Brother) (Wrestler) , Teil Gergel Margaret (Sister), Kristin Ditto (Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader)
Marital Status
Girlfriend / Spouse
Cody Rhodes has dated –
- Brandi Rhodes
Physical Statistics
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| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | 13 (US) |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Rhodes is widely known as one of the most influential wrestlers of his generation both in-ring and behind the scenes. He’s recognized for his perseverance, dramatic storytelling, and for helping reshape modern wrestling through his success in multiple promotions.
Championships & Achievements
Across WWE, AEW, ROH, NJPW, and other promotions, Cody Rhodes has amassed multiple world, tag team, and secondary titles, including:
- WWE Championship (2×)
- WWE Universal Championship
- Royal Rumble Winner (2023, 2024)
- AEW TNT Championship (3×)
- ROH World Championship…and many more totaling 19+ major championships.
Cody Rhodes Net worth
Cody Rhodes has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Cody Rhodes
- Instagram – americannightmarecody
- X– Cody Rhodes
Some Lesser Known Facts About Cody Rhodes
- Rhodes was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, the son of Michelle Rubio and professional wrestler Dusty Rhodes. He is of Cuban descent through his maternal grandfather.
- He is the nephew of professional wrestlers Jerry Sags and Fred Ottman, and the godson of professional wrestler Magnum T. A., who was present at both Rhodes’s birth and baptism. He legally changed his surname to “Runnels Rhodes” as a teenager.
- As a high schooler, he decided to join Penn State University’s wrestling team but later switched to professional wrestling.
- As a junior, he won the Georgia state tournament at 189 lb (86 kg) in 2003 and repeated as champion his senior year.
- During his high school days, Rhodes was also a referee in his father’s Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling promotion.
- In 2019, Rhodes and his wife joined the AEW as wrestlers and the executive vice president. However, in February 2022, they failed to get the contract back due to which they had to leave AEW.
- He has appeared in twelve video games: he made his video game debut in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 and has since appeared in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE All Stars (as DLC), WWE ’12, WWE ’13, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15, WWE 2K23 and WWE 2K25 as Cody Rhodes, in WWE 2K16 and WWE 2K17 under the Stardust gimmick, and in WWE 2K24 as both gimmicks alongside his “Undashing” persona.
- Cody has written a children’s book called Cody Heart of the Mountain. Cody along with Frankie Kazarian (wrestler) and Sam Leccia (businessman)owns a cigar company called ‘American Rebel Cigars.’
- In April 2025, Rhodes was added to Clash of Clans as a skin for the playable “hero” character, the Barbarian King, in the video game’s ClashAMania event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cody Rhodes?
He is an American wrestler, businessman, and actor who is signed by WWE and appears on WWE Raw. He is also known for being the vice president of All Elite Wrestling (AWE), the second-largest wrestling organization after WWE.
What is the real name of Cody Rhodes?
His real name is Cody Garrett Runnels.
What is the age of Cody Rhodes?
He is 40 years old (30th of June 1985).
What is Cody Rhodes Height?
The Height of Cody is 1.88 m (6′2”).
What is Cody Rhodes Weight?
The Weight of Rhodes is 101 kg (222 lbs).
What is the Net worth of Cody Rhodes?
He has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2026.
Why is Cody Rhodes Famous?
He is widely known as one of the most influential wrestlers of his generation both in-ring and behind the scenes. He’s recognized for his perseverance, dramatic storytelling, and for helping reshape modern wrestling through his success in multiple promotions.