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Cody Rhodes biography, career and net worth

Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes biography, career and net worth. Photo/ Fantom Sports Industries.
  • Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)
  • Cody is the son of former wrestler Dusty Rhodes and his second wife Michelle Rubio
  • Rhodes is a two-time Intercontinental Champion, three time WWE Tag Team Championship and three-time Word Tag Team Championship

For biography starters, Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Rhodes, who performs on the Raw brand, is also known for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The 37-year-old was the inaugural and record-tying three-time AEW TNT Champion. During his time with WWE, Rhodes has been a two-time Intercontinental Champion, three time WWE Tag Team Championship and three-time Word Tag Team Championship.

Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes. Photo/ Wrestlezone.

Cody is the son of former wrestler and Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. Here, we take a look at Cody Rhodes biography, including his career, earnings and net worth.

Cody Rhodes Biography

Full Name Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes
Source of wealth Wrestling
Age 37
Place of Birth Marietta, Georgia
Height 1.88 m
Nationality American
Date of birth 30 June 1985
Occupation Wrestler
Marital Status Married

Career 

Cody Rhodes grew up in a professional wrestling environment. He pursued traditional wrestling in high school, winning the Georgia state tournament in junior and senior years. Although he considered continuing to wrestle in college, Cody opted to be a professional instead.

Rhodes rose to prominence during his first tenure with WWE from 2006 to 2016. The young wrestler was promoted to WWE’s main roster in 2007 after becoming a Triple Crown Champion in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He remained there for nine years, winning the Intercontinental Championship twice. He also won the World Tag Team Championship three times and the WWE Tag Team Championship three times.

After leaving WWE in 2016, Rhodes began wrestling on the independent circuit. He wrestled for notable promotions, including Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Ring of Honor (ROH) and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW).

Between January 2019 and February 2022, Cody Rhodes worked as worked as a wrestler and an executive vice president of AEW. He returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38, beating Seth Rollins.

Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes. Photo/ Fantom Sports Industries.

Salary 

To further sharpen your interest in reading Cody Rhodes biography, we take a look at his salary. According to The SportsLite, Rhodes has an estimated annual income of $3 million. Besides wrestling, his other source of income is his Merchandise related to clothing and various other items.

Writing in 2021, The Sports Grail reported that Cody Rhodes earned around $3 million annually while working at AEW. Reports indicated that he left AEW in early 2022 due to money issues.

Net Worth And Endorsements

Cody Rhodes has an estimated net worth of $6 million. The wrestler has endorsed various products, including Fanatics, WWE shop, Mattel Creation and migsmedia.

Luxurious Lifestyle

With such a massive net worth, you expect Cody Rhodes to be living a luxurious lifestyle. Well, Rhodes lives in a big house in Charlotte. The American wrestler is a big fan of Sportscar and intends to have one of the best collections. His garage currently has cars such as Lamborghini Urus, Mercedes G Class and Porsche Panamera.

Personal Life 

Cody Rhodes biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. To begin with, Cody is the son of legendary wrestler Dusty Rhodes and his second wife Michelle Rubio. He has two half-sisters and a half-brother who is also a professional wrestler using the name Dustin Rhodes.

Cody Rhodes, who is the nephew of former professional wrestlers Fred Ottman and Jerry Sags, is of partial Cuban descent through his maternal grandfather. He has been married to fellow professional wrestler Brandi Reed since September 2013.

FAQs

What is Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo? 

Cody Rhodes’ neck tattoo is rather patriotic and features the American Flag in a different shape and form. He also has another tattoo on his left chest, written, “Dream”, signifying his father, Dusty Rhodes, the American Dream.

Who is Cody Rhodes father? 

Cody Rhodes is the son of WWE Hall of Famer ‘The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes.

How old is Cody Rhodes

Born on 30 June 1985, Cody Rhodes is 37 years old.

Is Cody Rhodes married?

Yes. Cody Rhodes has been married to fellow professional wrestler Brandi Reed since September 2013.

What is Cody Rhodes net worth? 

Cody Rhodes has an estimated net worth of $6 million.

Abraham Odhiambo is an avid sports fan who loves to write about football, boxing and wrestling. He's a big supporter of Manchester United. He's pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media at Egerton University.

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