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Cody Rhodes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Lists:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Top 10 Wrestlers of 2025 (So Far)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Finishing Moves in Wrestling History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Wrestling Champion In History<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Name:<\/strong> Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes
Ring Name(s):<\/strong> Cody Rhodes, Stardust (formerly), The American Nightmare
Date of Birth:<\/strong> June 30, 1985
Place of Birth:<\/strong> Marietta, Georgia, USA
Height:<\/strong> 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight:<\/strong> 220 lbs (100 kg)
Billed From:<\/strong> Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Debut:<\/strong> June 2006
Current Promotion:<\/strong> WWE<\/a> (2022\u2013present return)
Finishing Move(s):<\/strong> Cross Rhodes, Cody Cutter, Vertebreaker (occasionally), Figure-Four Leglock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Career Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Title\/Accolade<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undisputed WWE Champion<\/strong><\/td>1x (Defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to “finish the story”)<\/td><\/tr>
Intercontinental Champion<\/strong><\/td>2x (WWE<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr>
Tag Team Champion (WWE)<\/strong><\/td>6x (with Ted DiBiase Jr., Hardcore Holly, Goldust, and Drew McIntyre)<\/td><\/tr>
AEW TNT Champion<\/strong><\/td>3x (First-ever champion in AEW history)<\/td><\/tr>
Ring of Honor Six-Man Tag Champion<\/strong><\/td>1x (with The Young Bucks)<\/td><\/tr>
IWGP United States Champion<\/strong><\/td>1x (NJPW)<\/td><\/tr>
Royal Rumble Winner<\/strong><\/td>2023<\/td><\/tr>
Wrestling Observer Awards<\/strong><\/td>Best Gimmick (2020), Promos, Most Improved<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Career Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cody Rhodes is a multi-generational wrestler, actor, executive, and one of the most influential figures of modern pro wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes<\/a><\/strong>, Cody debuted in WWE<\/a> in 2006. Despite early success with Legacy and midcard titles, he struggled to break into the main-event scene. Frustrated with creative direction\u2014especially during his Stardust<\/strong> persona\u2014Cody requested his release in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What followed was a career-defining reinvention<\/strong>. Cody dominated the indie scene, worked in Ring of Honor<\/a>, Impact<\/a>, NJPW<\/a><\/strong>, and became one of the key minds behind the formation of All Elite Wrestling<\/a> (AEW)<\/strong> in 2019. As an EVP and top star, he helped usher in a legitimate alternative to WWE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a shocking move, Cody left AEW<\/a> in 2022 and returned to WWE<\/a> at WrestleMania 38\u2014debuting as \u201cThe American Nightmare.\u201d His journey back to the top culminated at WrestleMania 40<\/strong>, where he defeated Roman Reigns <\/a>to become Undisputed WWE Champion<\/strong>, \u201cfinishing the story\u201d and honoring his father’s unfulfilled legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In-Ring Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cody blends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Classic southern-style storytelling<\/strong> (inspired by his father)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Modern big-match psychology<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A focus on emotion, drama, and high stakes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Flashy but limited risk (more psychology than high-flying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    He’s not the most technical wrestler, but few can match the emotion and gravity<\/strong> Cody brings to a high-stakes match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cody Rhodes Crossroads Compilation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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