| Cody Rhodes Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 30, 1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Spouse | Brandi Rhodes |
Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler, promoter, businessman, and actor who is best known for his highly successful stint with WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) (2006-2016). He had later served as an in-ring performer and the executive vice president at All Elite Wrestling, a professional promotion founded in 2019.
Born Name
Cody Garrett Runnels
Nick Name
Cody Rhodes, Stardust, Coddles, Code-man
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Residence
United States
Nationality
Education
Cody had attended Lassiter High School, a public school in his hometown of Marietta. He had also studied at an acting school after his high school graduation.
Occupation
Professional Wrestler, Promoter, Businessman, Actor
Family
- Father – Virgil Riley Runnels Jr. aka Dusty Rhodes (Professional Wrestler, Booker, Trainer, WWE Hall of Famer) (d. June 11, 2015)
- Mother – Michelle Rubio
- Siblings – Kristin Ditto (née Runnels) (Sister) (Former Cheerleader), Teil Gergel (née Runnels) (Sister)
- Others – Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust (Older Half-Brother) (Professional Wrestler, Author, Actor), Ta-rel Marie Runnels (Sister-in-Law), Milena Martelloni (Ex-Sister-in-Law), Terri Runnels (Ex-Sister-in-Law) (Former Professional Wrestling Manager, TV Host, Former Professional Wrestler), Dakota Avery (Niece), Don Ditto (Brother-in-Law), Dalton Ditto (Nephew), Dylan Ditto (Nephew), Kevin Gergel (Brother-in-Law), Larry Rhodes (Paternal Uncle), Connie Rhodes (Paternal Aunt), Virgil Runnels, Sr. (Paternal Grandfather), Katherine Trefell (Paternal Grandmother), Jason Reed (Brother-in-Law), Schuyler Andrews aka Scorpio Sky (Cousin-in-Law) (Professional Wrestler, Mixed Martial Artist)
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
100 kg or 220.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Cody has dated –
- Abby Zamrorano (2000–2004) – Rumor
- Sarah Allison Williams (2004–2006)
- Sophie Graham (2006–2009)
- Melissa Lingafelt (2009–2010)
- Layla El (2009–2011)
- Brandi Rhodes (2011-Present) – Cody had started dating American professional wrestler, ring announcer, model, businesswoman, and TV personality Brandi Rhodes (née Alexis Reed) in December 2011. They got engaged in November 2012 and were married on September 12, 2013. The couple had announced, in December 2020, that they were expecting their first child together. In June 2021, they were blessed with a baby girl named Liberty Iris Runnels. The couple also has a Siberian husky named Pharaoh.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Hispanic)
He is primarily of American and part Cuban descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
He often tends to dye his hair blonde.
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Short-cropped hair
- Affable smile
- Clean-shaven look
- Has the word ‘Dream’ tattooed on the upper left side of his chest
Brand Endorsements
Cody, starting in July 2009, had been a part of a 4-month-long interactive advertising campaign titled ‘Be a Superstar’ for the American personal care brand Gillette‘s ‘Fusion’ line of products.
Cody Rhodes Favorite Things
- Dog Breed – Husky
- Star Trek Captain – Sisto from Deep Space Nine
- City To Wrestle In – Philadelphia
- Movie – The Empire Strikes Back
- YouTube Channels – Yesterworld, Defunctland
Source – Us Magazine
Cody Rhodes Facts
- While he was a teenager, he had legally changed his name from Cody Garrett Runnels to Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes.
- Inspired by his father’s stellar career, Cody had dreamed of becoming a wrestler from a very young age. He was highly successful in his high school wrestling career, winning the Georgia state championship in both his junior and senior years.
- After his high school graduation, he had planned to wrestle collegiately at Pennsylvania State University. However, he later decided to forego college and become a professional wrestler instead.
- After his departure from WWE in May 2016, he had competed in several promotions including TNA under the shortened name Cody. This was because WWE had claimed business ownership of the ‘Cody Rhodes’ name. He had reclaimed rights to use that name in 2020, after a lengthy legal battle.
- His first truck was a Z71 [Chevrolet] Silverado.
- Cody owns a wrestling school and gym in McDonough, Georgia, called The Nightmare Factory.
- His father, Dusty Rhodes named him after American showman William “Buffalo Bill” Cody.
- In September 2017, he signed a multi-year contract with Ring of Honor (ROH).
- In January 2022, Cody participated in his last match in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). It was later reported that he and AEW were unable to come to terms on a new contract.
- In March 2022, it was revealed that Cody had signed a new contract with WWE.
- In 2022, he suffered a legitimate pectoral muscle tear and later underwent successful surgery to repair the torn right pectoral tendon.
Featured Image by Cody Rhodes / Instagram
