Cody Rhodes

Biography

Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes, known simply as Cody Rhodes, is a prominent American professional wrestler and actor, currently part of WWE's Raw brand. Born into a wrestling dynasty as the son of legendary performer Dusty Rhodes and half-brother to Dustin Rhodes, Cody carved out his own identity in the wrestling world. He gained significant recognition in WWE between 2006 and 2016, where he showcased his talents under the ring names Cody Rhodes and Stardust. During this time, he captured multiple tag team championships and claimed the prestigious Intercontinental Championship twice.

After departing WWE, Cody explored various wrestling promotions including Ring of Honor (ROH), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he achieved remarkable success by winning the ROH World Championship, the IWGP U.S. Championship, and the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. In 2019, he played a crucial role as a founding Executive Vice President of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he made history as the first-ever three-time AEW TNT Champion. His journey came full circle when he made a triumphant return to WWE at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, reaffirming his status as a major force in the wrestling industry.