Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes and has established himself as a prominent figure in wrestling with multiple championship wins and notable storylines. Cody initially debuted in WWE in 2007 and competed there until 2016, winning two Intercontinental Championships and six Tag Team Championships during that period. After leaving WWE in 2016, Rhodes wrestled on the independent circuit and internationally for promotions such as New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Ring of Honor (ROH), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he was a co-founder and served as executive vice president. During this time, he captured several titles including the ROH World Championship, IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and the AEW TNT Championship. Rhodes returned to WWE in 2022 with a high-profile comeback at WrestleMania 38, defeating Seth Rollins. Since his return, he has won prestigious accolades including the Royal Rumble matches in 2023 and 2024, the inaugural WWE Crown Jewel Championship in 2024, and the King of the Ring tournament in 2025. He became a two-time WWE Champion and the 34th Triple Crown Champion in WWE history. Rhodes has headlined WrestleMania four times (including WrestleMania 39, 40, and 41). Known for his resilience and in-ring storytelling, Cody Rhodes has also been involved in memorable matches such as the Hell in a Cell contest against Rollins, which he competed in despite a torn pectoral muscle. His current reign as Undisputed WWE Champion and King of the Ring winner underscores his status as one of WWE’s top stars and a key figure in contemporary professional wrestling[1][2][3][4].