Cody Rhodes

About

Professional wrestler known for winning several World Tag Team and Intercontinental Championships with the WWE. In 2016, he signed a deal with Ring of Honor (ROH) and became the reigning ROH World Champion in June of that year. He then became a three-time champion of All Elite Wrestling before returning to the WWE. 

Before Fame

As a teen, he wrestled at his Marietta, Georgia high school and also worked as a referee for his father's wrestling organization.

Trivia

Following his high school graduation, he studied acting. He has competed under the ring names Stardust and Cody.

Family Life

His father, Dusty, is also a wrestler under the ring name The American Dream. His half-brother, Dustin Rhodes, also had a career as a WWE wrestler; his sister Kristin was a cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys. He married female WWE wrestler Brandi Rhodes in 2013. In June 2021, they welcomed a daughter named Liberty Iris Runnels.

Associated With

During his rise to stardom, he fought fellow WWE wrestler John Cena.