Cody Rhodes - Pro Wrestlers Database
Undisputed WWE Championship

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Cody Rhodes, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born Cody Garrett Runnels) was born in Marietta, Georgia on June 30, 1985, and he is currently 39 years old.

He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the SmackDown brand under the ring name of Cody Rhodes, and he is the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, holding the title for 249 days.

He was the AEW Executive Vice President.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born Cody Garrett Runnels)
  • Ring Names
    • Cody Rhodes ( November 7, 2020 - Present)
    • Fuego II ( October 26, 2021 - January 4, 2022)
    • Cody ( September 11, 2016 - November 6, 2020)
    • Cody Rhodes ( May 23, 2016 - September 10, 2016)
    • Stardust ( June 16, 2014 - May 22, 2016)
    • Cody Rhodes ( November 14, 2011 - June 15, 2014)
    • "Undashing" Cody Rhodes ( February 25, 2011 - November 13, 2011)
    • "Dashing" Cody Rhodes ( May 25, 2010 - February 24, 2011)
    • Cody Rhodes ( July 2, 2007 - May 24, 2010)
    • Cody Runnels ( June 16, 2006 - July 1, 2007)
  • Born June 30, 1985 (age 39)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Marietta, Georgia
  • Billed From
    • Marietta, Georgia
    • The Fifth Dimension ( June 16, 2014 - May 22, 2016)
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 220 lbs (100 kg)
  • Nicknames The American Nightmare; The Son of a Son of a Plumber; The Prince of Dark Matter, The Star That Left Them in the Dust; (Un)Dashing
  • Notes He was the AEW Executive Vice President.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( June 16, 2006 - Present)
    • Director of Operation ( January 1, 2019 - February 15, 2022)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 7, 2024Present
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw April 2, 2022 April 6, 2024
    Promotion All Elite WrestlingAEW January 1, 2019 February 15, 2022
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight December 10, 2016 January 4, 2019
    Promotion Ring of HonorROH December 2, 2016 December 15, 2018
    Promotion Total Nonstop ActionTNA October 2, 2016 March 30, 2017
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE August 29, 2011 May 22, 2016
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown April 27, 2010 August 28, 2011
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw July 2, 2007 April 26, 2010
    Promotion Ohio Valley WrestlingOVW June 16, 2006 August 1, 2007
  • Images History

    Apr 2022
    Apr 2022
    Nov 2020
    Nov 2020
    Sep 2020
    Sep 2020
    Dec 2017
    Dec 2017
    May 2016
    May 2016
    Jan 2015
    Jan 2015
    Jun 2014
    Jun 2014
    Aug 2013
    Aug 2013
    Dec 2012
    Dec 2012
    Nov 2011
    Nov 2011
    Feb 2011
    Feb 2011
    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Face July 7, 2018Present
    Heel December 2, 2016 July 6, 2018
    Face March 31, 2017 February 23, 2017
    Heel August 25, 2014 March 30, 2017
    Face July 15, 2013 August 24, 2014
    Heel June 29, 2008 July 14, 2013
    Face June 16, 2006 June 28, 2008
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    SD Upper Card January 28, 2023Present
    RAW Injured Pectoral muscle tear June 6, 2022 January 27, 2023
    RAW Upper Card April 2, 2022 June 5, 2022
    AEW Mid Card September 23, 2020 February 15, 2022
    AEW Inactive Hiatus August 22, 2020 September 22, 2020
    AEW Mid Card November 10, 2019 August 21, 2020
    AEW Upper Card February 23, 2017 November 9, 2019
    NJPW Mid Card NJPW bookings/TNA hiatus January 4, 2017 February 22, 2017
    TNA Upper Card October 2, 2016 October 27, 2016
    WWE Low Card April 4, 2016 May 21, 2016
    WWE Mid Card February 15, 2016 April 3, 2016
    WWE Low Card May 4, 2015 February 14, 2016
    WWE Mid Card October 6, 2013 May 3, 2015
    WWE Inactive Kayfabe firing September 3, 2013 October 5, 2013
    WWE Mid Card December 10, 2012 September 2, 2013
    WWE Injured Concussion/Strained shoulder November 14, 2012 December 9, 2012
    SD Mid Card November 13, 2012
    SD Injured Broken nose January 22, 2011 February 24, 2011
    SD Mid Card October 12, 2009 January 21, 2011
    RAW Upper Card January 25, 2009 October 11, 2009
    RAW Mid Card October 15, 2007 January 24, 2009
    RAW Low Card July 30, 2007 October 14, 2007
    RAW Mid Card July 2, 2007 July 29, 2007

  • Finishers

    • Cross Rhodes / Queen's Crossbow - Rolling Cutter ( January 12, 2009 - Present)
    • Cody Cutter - Springboard Cutter ( May 25, 2019 - Present)
    • Co-D - with Jey Uso - Flapjack + Cody Cutter combination ( October 7, 2023 - November 26, 2023)
    • Figure-four Leglock ( July 19, 2016 - April 1, 2022)
    • Din's Fire - Inverted Gory Special Backbreaker Drop ( October 2, 2016 - December 31, 2018)
    • American Nightmare - Inverted Indian Deathlock ( October 2, 2016 - March 30, 2017)
    • Dark Matter - Armhook Legsweep Reverse STO ( June 16, 2014 - May 22, 2016)
    • Diamond Dust - Forward Somersault Three-quarter Facelock Jawbreaker ( June 16, 2014 - December 31, 2014)
    • Moonsault ( January 12, 2009 - December 31, 2012)
    • Silver Spoon DDT - Flowing DDT ( July 2, 2007 - January 11, 2009)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Kingdom" by Downstait - Single ( May 5, 2021 - Present)
    • Theme Song "Into the Sun" by Mikey Rukus - with Fuego I - Team ( October 26, 2021 - January 4, 2022)
    • Theme Song "Kingdom (Remix)" by Downstait feat. Snoop Dogg - Single ( January 6, 2021 - May 4, 2021)
    • Theme Song "Kingdom" by Downstait - Single ( August 16, 2016 - January 5, 2021)
    • Theme Song "Written in the Stars" by Jim Johnston - Single ( June 16, 2014 - May 22, 2016)
    • Theme Song "Gold and Smoke" by Jim Johnston - with Goldust - Team ( November 21, 2013 - June 1, 2014)
    • Theme Song "Smoke and Mirrors (Remix)" by Jim Johnston - Single ( November 14, 2011 - June 1, 2014)
    • Theme Song "Only One Can Judge" by Jim Johnston - Single ( March 18, 2011 - November 4, 2011)
    • Theme Song "Smoke & Mirrors" by TV/TV - Single ( July 9, 2010 - March 11, 2011)
    • Theme Song "Out to Kill" by Billy Lincoln - Single ( March 15, 2010 - July 2, 2010)
    • Theme Song "It's a New Day" by Adelitas Way - Single ( June 1, 2009 - March 14, 2010)
    • Theme Song "Priceless" by Jim Johnston - with Ted DiBiase Jr. - Team ( June 29, 2008 - May 31, 2009)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    All Elite Wrestling

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • Global Force Wrestling

    • 1 GFW NEX*GEN Championship

    Alpha-1 Wrestling

    • 1 A1 Tag Team Championship (with Ethan Page)

    Bullet Proof Wrestling

    • 1 BPW Championship

    Northeast Wrestling

    • 1 NEW Heavyweight Championship

    Ohio Valley Wrestling

    • 1 OVW Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 OVW Television Championship
    • 2 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Shawn Spears)

    WhatCulture Pro Wrestling

    • 1 WCPW Internet Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWE Triple Crown Champion
    • WWE Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender's Tournament Winner (2012 – with Damien Sandow)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Male Superstar of the Year (2024)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Tag Team of the Year (2013 - with Goldust)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Rivalry of the Year (2024 - vs. Roman Reigns)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Best Entrance of the Year (2024)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Outstanding Achievement of Baby Oil Application (2010)
    • WWE on FOX Fans' Choice Award - Match of the Year (2022 - vs. Seth Rollins, Hell in a Cell)
    • AEW TNT Championship Tournament Winner (2020)
    • AEW Dynamite Award - Best Moment on the Mic (2020 - for accepting Dog Collar match, Dynamite 09/30)
    • ROH Wrestler of the Year (2017)
    • ROH Feud of the Year (2018 – vs. Kenny Omega)
    • OVW Triple Crown Champion
    • PWI Match of the Year (2019 – vs. Dustin Rhodes at Double or Nothing; 2022 - vs. Seth Rollins, Hell in a Cell Match at Hell in a Cell)
    • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2023)
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2008)
    • WON United States/Canada MVP (2023)
    • 1° in the PWI 500 (2024)
    • CBS Sports Promo of the Year (2019 – for "Silver spoon" promo on AEW Dynamite 11/07)
    • CBS Sports Smack Talker of the Year (2019)
    • ESPN ESPY Award - Best WWE Moment of the Year (2022 – for returning to WWE at WrestleMania 38)
    • Georgia State Tournament Champion at 189 pounds weight class (2003, 2004 - Amateur wrestling)

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