Cody Rhodes Height, Weight, Family, Facts, Spouse, Education, Biography

Publish date: 2024-05-19
Cody Rhodes Quick Info
Height6 ft 2 in
Weight100 kg
Date of BirthJune 30, 1985
Zodiac SignCancer
SpouseBrandi 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

American

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

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

    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

    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

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