Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes, born on June 30, 1985, is a prominent American professional wrestler and television actor, currently signed to WWE. As of April 2022, he performs on the SmackDown brand and holds the title of Undisputed WWE Champion, marking his third reign. Known for his dynamic presence in the ring, Rhodes has also made a significant impact in the wrestling industry as a co-founder and executive vice president of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2019 until 2022.

The son of legendary wrestler Dusty Rhodes and half-brother of Dustin Rhodes, Cody showcased his wrestling talent early on, winning two Georgia state high-school championships in 2003 and 2004. He joined WWE in 2006, where he competed in its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), capturing every title available. Over the years, he has won seven world tag team championships and the Intercontinental Championship twice, adopting various personas, including the melodramatic Stardust.

After departing WWE in 2016, Rhodes ventured into the independent circuit and made appearances for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and Ring of Honor (ROH). During this period, he won the ROH World Championship and the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. In 2018, he played a pivotal role in promoting the historic All In event, which led to the creation of AEW in early 2019. While with AEW, he became a three-time TNT Champion and solidified his legacy in the wrestling world.

Rhodes made a triumphant return to WWE in 2022, winning the Royal Rumble match in both 2023 and 2024, and capturing the inaugural WWE Crown Jewel Championship in 2024. He has also claimed the King of the Ring tournament title in 2025 and has headlined WrestleMania four times. Beyond wrestling, Cody has showcased his personality as a judge on the competition series Go-Big Show and starred alongside his wife, Brandi Rhodes, in the reality series Rhodes to the Top.