Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler widely regarded as one of the most influential performers of the modern era. He achieved major success in WWE, becoming a multi-time world champion and one of the company’s top main-event stars. Outside WWE, he reshaped the global wrestling landscape by co-founding All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and serving as an executive vice president. He is a two-time Royal Rumble winner and a former AEW TNT Champion, earning acclaim across multiple promotions worldwide.
Birth Name
Cody Garrett Runnels
Nickname
Profession
Professional Wrestler
National Team
United States
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Cody Rhodes was born on the 30th of June 1985, in Marietta, Georgia, United States.
Age
He’s currently 40 years old.
Sun Sign
Cancer
Ethnicity
Mixed
Religion
Christianity
Education
Cody went to Lassiter High School in Marietta, where he had a successful high school wrestling career. After graduated from high school, Rhodes moved to Los Angeles and studied acting at the Howard Fine Acting School for a year.
Family Details
- Father – Dusty Rhodes (WWE Hall of Famer)
- Mother – Michelle Rubio Rhodes
- Siblings – Dustin Runnels, aka Dustin Rhodes or Goldust (Half-Brother) (Wrestler) , Teil Gergel Margaret (Sister), Kristin Ditto (Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader)
Marital Status
Girlfriend / Spouse
Cody Rhodes has dated –
- Brandi Rhodes
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 6 feet 2 inches
- In centimeters – 188 cm
- In meters – 1.88 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 101 kg
- In Pounds – 222 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-18-42
- Waist – 34 Inches
- Biceps – 18 Inches
- Chest – 42 Inches
Body Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blonde
Shoe Size
He wears a size 13 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Rhodes is widely known as one of the most influential wrestlers of his generation both in-ring and behind the scenes. He’s recognized for his perseverance, dramatic storytelling, and for helping reshape modern wrestling through his success in multiple promotions.
Early Career & WWE Beginnings
- In 2006, Trained and debuted in Ohio Valley Wrestling under his real name and quickly rose through WWE’s developmental system.
- Debuted on WWE’s main roster in 2007 and captured multiple championships, including world tag team titles and the Intercontinental Championship.
- Was part of notable factions like Legacy and later teamed with his half-brother Dustin in acclaimed tag team runs.
Cody Rhodes Net worth
Cody Rhodes has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2026.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Cody Rhodes
- Instagram – americannightmarecody
- X– Cody Rhodes
Some Lesser Known Facts About Cody Rhodes
- Cody is an American wrestler, businessman, and actor who is signed by WWE and appears on WWE Raw.
- As a high schooler, he decided to join Penn State University’s wrestling team but later switched to professional wrestling.
- When he was 12 years old, Cody began wrestling as an amateur, leading to the 2003 Georgia state championship.
- During his high school days, Rhodes was also a referee in his father’s Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling promotion.
- In 2019, Rhodes and his wife joined the AEW as wrestlers and the executive vice president. However, in February 2022, they failed to get the contract back due to which they had to leave AEW.
- In the TV show Arrows, Derek Sampson’s, the role that Cody plays, drug of choice was named Stardust in homage to Rhodes’ name in WWE.
- Rhodes’s inclusion in the video games AEW Fight Forever and WWE 2K23 marked his return to WWE Games.
- Cody has written a children’s book called ‘Cody Heart of the Mountain.’
- In April 2025, Rhodes was added to Clash of Clans as a skin for the playable “hero” character, the Barbarian King, in the video game’s ClashAMania event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cody Rhodes?
He is an American wrestler, businessman, and actor who is signed by WWE and appears on WWE Raw. He is also known for being the vice president of All Elite Wrestling (AWE), the second-largest wrestling organization after WWE.
What is the real name of Cody Rhodes?
His real name is Cody Garrett Runnels.
What is the age of Cody Rhodes?
He is 40 years old (30th of June 1985).
What is Cody Rhodes Height?
The Height of Cody is 1.88 m (6′2”).
What is Cody Rhodes Educational Background?
He went to Lassiter High School in Marietta, where he had a successful high school wrestling career. After graduated from high school, Rhodes moved to Los Angeles and studied acting at the Howard Fine Acting School for a year.
What is Cody Rhodes Known For?
He is widely known as one of the most influential wrestlers of his generation both in-ring and behind the scenes. He’s recognized for his perseverance, dramatic storytelling, and for helping reshape modern wrestling through his success in multiple promotions.
What is the Net worth of Cody Rhodes?
He has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars as of 2026.