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Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler, best known for performing in WWE and for co-founding All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler and co-founder of All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is a multi-time world champion and the son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes.

What it is

Cody Rhodes, born Cody Garrett Runnels in 1985, is a professional wrestler known for his work in WWE and as a co-founder of AEW. He has held major championships across WWE, AEW, ROH, NJPW, and NWA, including the Undisputed WWE Championship and the AEW TNT Championship.

Key career milestones

Rhodes began in WWE, left to help create AEW in 2019, and later returned to WWE in 2022. His career includes winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship, multiple tag team titles, and world titles in other promotions. He is a prominent figure in North American wrestling.

Family and legacy

Cody is the son of Dusty Rhodes, a WWE Hall of Famer, and half-brother of Dustin Rhodes. His own achievements have built on that legacy, making him a key figure in modern wrestling. He is married to Brandi Rhodes and has two children.

In short

  • Born June 30, 1985, in Marietta, Georgia
  • Son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes
  • Co-founded All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
  • Won world championships in WWE, AEW, ROH, NJPW, and NWA
Canadian angle

Cody Rhodes is widely followed by Canadian wrestling fans through WWE programming and major North American wrestling events, including WWE’s international shows and broadcast coverage in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Cody Rhodes?
Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler known for his work in WWE and as a co-founder of AEW.
What is Cody Rhodes' real name?
His real name is Cody Garrett Runnels.
What championships has Cody Rhodes won?
He has won the Undisputed WWE Championship, WWE Universal Championship, WWE Intercontinental Championship, AEW TNT Championship, ROH World Championship, IWGP United States Championship, and NWA World Heavyweight Championship, among others.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Cody-Rhodes
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, family background, AEW role
  2. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/cody-rhodes
    Supports: Career highlights, championships, family connection to Dusty Rhodes
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/34024767/wwe-superstar-profile-cody-rhodes
    Supports: Birth date, family relationships, championship history
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2568740/bio/
    Supports: Birth name and biographical details
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2568740/
    Supports: Birth date, age, spouse, children