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| name = Cody Rhodes | name = Cody Rhodes
| image = Cody Rhodes ROH World Champion (cropped).jpg | image = Cody Rhodes 2024.jpg
| caption = Rhodes in October 2017 | caption = Rhodes in 2024
| birthname = Cody Garrett Runnels | birthname = Cody Garrett Runnels
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|6|30}}<ref name="slam"/> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|6|30}}
| birth_place = ], U.S. | birth_place = ], U.S.
| children = 1 | children = 1
| parents = ] (father) | relatives = ] (father)<br />] (half-brother)<br />] (uncle)<br />] (uncle)<br />] (godfather)
| spouse = {{marriage|]|2013}}
| relatives = ] (half-brother)<br />] (godfather)<br />] (uncle)<br />] (uncle)
| spouse = {{marriage|]|September 12, 2013}}
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| names = Cody<ref name="ROHbio">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/cody|title=Cody|access-date=July 15, 2017|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623070032/http://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/cody|archive-date=June 23, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />'''Cody Rhodes'''<br />Cody R<ref name="BOLAShop"/><ref name=Cody/><br>Fuego 2<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/resultados-aew-dark-30-de-noviembre-de-2021-adam-cole-vs-anthony-greene/|title=Resultados AEW Dark (30 de noviembre de 2021) &#124; Adam Cole vs. Anthony Greene &#124; Superluchas|date=December 1, 2021|website=Superluchas.com|access-date=February 20, 2022}}</ref><br />Stardust | names = Cody<ref name="ROHbio">{{Cite web |title=Cody |url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/cody |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623070032/https://www.rohwrestling.com/wrestlers/roster/cody |archive-date=June 23, 2017 |access-date=July 15, 2017 |publisher=] }}</ref><br />Cody R<ref name="BOLAShop" /><ref name=Cody/><br />'''Cody Rhodes'''<ref name="WWE-Bio" /><br/>Cody Runnels<br/>Fuego 2<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2021 |title=Resultados AEW Dark (30 de noviembre de 2021) &#124; Adam Cole vs. Anthony Greene &#124; Superluchas |url=https://superluchas.com/resultados-aew-dark-30-de-noviembre-de-2021-adam-cole-vs-anthony-greene/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110153/https://superluchas.com/resultados-aew-dark-30-de-noviembre-de-2021-adam-cole-vs-anthony-greene/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2022 |website=Superluchas.com}}</ref><br/>Stardust
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| weight = 220 lb<ref name="WWE-Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/stardust|title=Stardust|access-date=April 27, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> | weight = 222 lb<ref name="WWE-Bio">{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes |url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529082126/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes |archive-date=May 29, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2010 |publisher=]}}</ref>
| billed = ]<br />]<ref name="WWE-Bio"/><br />Marietta, Georgia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606075037/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes/|title=Cody Rhodes bio|archive-date=June 6, 2014|access-date=August 28, 2015|publisher=]}}</ref><br />'''], ]'''<ref>{{cite tweet|user=AEWonTNT|number=1179550024780283904|title=Going to need new ears after this... worth it. #AEWDynamite @CodyRhodes @TheBrandiRhodes|publisher=AEW on TNT|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> | billed = ''']'''<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1179550024780283904 |user=AEWonTNT |title=Going to need new ears after this... worth it. #AEWDynamite @CodyRhodes @TheBrandiRhodes |date=October 2, 2019 |access-date=October 2, 2019 |publisher=AEW on TNT}}</ref><br/>]<br />]<ref name="WWE-Bio" /><br />]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes bio |url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606075037/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes/ |archive-date=June 6, 2014 |access-date=August 28, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref>
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| debut = June 16, 2006
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'''Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes''' (born '''Cody Garrett Runnels'''; June 30, 1985) is an American ] and actor. He is signed to ] {{As of|since=y|lc=y|March 2022}}, where he performs on the ] brand <!--STOP removing the Universal title. It is still officially active on WWE's website. Until that title is officially retired, it should remain here.-->], recognized as both the ] and ] in his first reign with each, as well as the inaugural ]. He is also known for his time in ] (AEW), where he was an Executive Vice President and co-founder when the company was founded in 2019 until he left in 2022.
'''Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes'''<ref>{{cite tweet|user=CodyRhodes|number=959562297663508481|title= My legal last name is runnels rhodes...both. Do your research fuckface. (Been that way since I was 15)|first=Cody|last=Rhodes|date=February 2, 2018|access-date=September 20, 2020}}</ref> (born June 30, 1985) is an American ]. He is widely known for his tenure in ] (AEW), where he was the inaugural and record three-time ] and also served as an ] (EVP). He rose to prominence during his time with ] from 2006 to 2016, where he performed under his real name and under the ring name '''Stardust'''. Rhodes has also wrestled for various other notable promotions, including ] (TNA), ] (ROH), and ] (NJPW). Outside of wrestling, he serves as a judge on the competition series '']'', and stars with his wife ] on the reality show ''Rhodes to the Top''.


The son of wrestler ] and the half-brother of wrestler ], he rose to prominence during his first tenure with WWE from 2006 to 2016. He adopted various ] under his real name before being repackaged as a melodramatic spin-off of Dustin's Goldust character named '''Stardust'''. He also wrestled for promotions such as ] (TNA), ] (NJPW), and ] (ROH). Outside of wrestling, he served as a judge on the competition series '']'' and starred with his wife ] on the reality show ''Rhodes to the Top''.
Rhodes is the son of wrestler ], and the half-brother of fellow wrestler ]. After an ] career that resulted in him becoming a two-time ] state champion, he followed his father and older brother's footsteps into the professional ranks and joined WWE in 2006, initially being assigned to the company's ] ] (OVW). After becoming a ] in OVW, he was promoted to WWE's main roster in 2007 and remained there for nine years, performing under his real name and later under the gimmick of Stardust. During his time with WWE, Rhodes became a ] ] and was a prolific ] wrestler, winning six ] (] ] and ] ]) with four separate tag team partners.<ref name="slam" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes|title=Stardust|access-date=August 3, 2013|publisher=WWE, Inc.}}</ref> Rhodes left WWE after requesting his release in May 2016.


After an ] career that earned him two Georgia state championships, Rhodes joined WWE in 2006 and was initially assigned to its ], ] (OVW), where he became a ]. He joined WWE's main roster in 2007 and throughout his WWE career, became a ] ] and a prolific tag team wrestler, winning eight ]s (] ], ] ], and ] ]) with five separate partners; his fourth Raw Tag Team Championship and one SmackDown Tag Team Championship were held together as the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stardust |url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180925213656/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/codyrhodes |archive-date=September 25, 2018 |access-date=August 3, 2013 |website=]}}</ref>
Following his departure from WWE, Rhodes began wrestling on the ], also making several appearances in TNA; he wrestled under the shortened name '''Cody''' due to WWE owning the "Cody Rhodes" name, until 2020 when WWE surrendered their trademark.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/aew-cody-rhodes-name-rights-american-nightmare-wwe-tnt-dynamite/ |title= AEW's Cody Got 'Rhodes' Name Back, but He Still Won't Be 'Cody Rhodes' on Wrestling TV |date= November 5, 2020 |publisher=The Wrap}}</ref> In the time frame spanning from early 2016 to early 2017, he competed at WWE's ], ROH's ], and NJPW's ] events, as well as appearing for Impact Wrestling (formerly TNA) at ]. In September 2017, Rhodes wrestled in ROH, where he became a one-time ]. He would later become a one-time ] and a one-time ] (with ]). In September 2018, he won the ] (due to ROH's partnership with the ] (NWA)), with he and Dusty becoming the first father and son to win the title. All totaled between WWE, AEW, NWA, ROH, and NJPW, Rhodes has held 15 championships (including two world titles – and in late summer 2018, he held the NWA World, IWGP U.S., and ROH Six-Man titles simultaneously).<ref name="ROH"/> In January 2019, Rhodes was unveiled as an executive vice president of the newly formed AEW, where he would also serve as a wrestler. During his run in AEW, he became the inaugural holder of the AEW TNT Championship in May 2020, and would win the championship a record three times. After failing to negotiate a new contract, Rhodes relinquished his position as an EVP and he and his wife departed AEW in February 2022.


Following his departure from WWE in May 2016, Rhodes began wrestling on the ] and making several appearances in TNA, where he wrestled under the ] '''Cody''' due to WWE owning the "Cody Rhodes" name until giving it up in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2020 |title=AEW's Cody Got 'Rhodes' Name Back, but He Still Won't Be 'Cody Rhodes' on Wrestling TV |url=https://www.thewrap.com/aew-cody-rhodes-name-rights-american-nightmare-wwe-tnt-dynamite/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013111259/https://www.thewrap.com/aew-cody-rhodes-name-rights-american-nightmare-wwe-tnt-dynamite/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=August 5, 2021 |publisher=The Wrap}}</ref> From early 2016 to early 2017, he competed at WWE's ], NJPW's ], and ROH's ] events, as well as appearing for TNA's ] event. In September 2017, he wrestled in ROH, where he became a one-time ]. He would later become a one-time ] in NJPW and a one-time ] (with ] and ]). In 2018, Rhodes, along with the Jacksons, promoted an independent pay-per-view event called ] that took place in September, where he won the ], marking the first time the championship had been won by both a father and son.<ref>{{Cite web|first= Sean |last=Radican|date=January 19, 2019 |title=AEW/ROH News: Who owns All In footage, what will happen to the footage in the future |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/19/aew-roh-news-ownership-of-all-in-footage-what-will-happen-to-the-footage-in-the-future/ |website= ]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |first=Brandon |last=Howard|date=May 12, 2018 |title=7 things to know about 'All In' – the huge indie wrestling show coming to the Chicago area |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2018/05/12/7-things-to-know-about-all-in-the-huge-indie-wrestling-show-coming-to-the-chicago-area/ |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> This event marked a significant moment in professional wrestling history by becoming the first non-WWE or ] (WCW) promoted event in the United States to sell 10,000 tickets since 1993. The success of All In was instrumental in inspiring the formation of AEW in January 2019.
== Early life ==
Rhodes was born Cody Garrett Runnels on Sunday, June 30, 1985, to the highly successful professional wrestler Virgil Runnels, known professionally as Dusty Rhodes, and his second wife Michelle. In addition to Dustin, he has two half-sisters from his father's first marriage. When he was a teenager, he legally changed his name to Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes.<ref name="RhodesName">{{cite AV media|last1=Vliet|first1=Chris Van|author-link=Chris Van Vliet|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5PmEVwHpVY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/C5PmEVwHpVY |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|title=Cody Rhodes is making more money since leaving WWE, advice from his father and Goldust, Bullet Club|date=November 12, 2017|access-date=November 15, 2017|via=]|time=7m 15s}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=codyrhodes|number=959562297663508481|date=February 2, 2018|title=My legal last name is runnels rhodes...both. Do your research fuckface. (Been that way since I was 15)}}</ref> Rhodes attended ] and had a successful high school ] career.<ref name="slam"/> He placed sixth in the {{convert|171|lb|kg|abbr=on}} division as a ].<ref name="Lassiter">{{cite web|url=http://lassiterwrestling.com/_wsn/page6.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006132626/http://lassiterwrestling.com/_wsn/page6.html|archive-date=October 6, 2007|title=Lassiter High School Wrestling Wall of Fame|publisher=Lassiter High School|access-date=October 29, 2007}}</ref> As a ], he won the Georgia state tournament at {{convert|189|lb|kg|abbr=on}} in 2003 and repeated as champion his senior year.<ref name="Lassiter"/> He had planned to ] at ], but decided to become a ] instead.<ref name="mercury">{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12672125?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1|title=WWE: Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton wrestle at HP Pavilion Monday|date=June 25, 2009|last=Matsumoto|first=Jon|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=San Jose Mercury News}}</ref> During his time in high school, Rhodes also acted as a ] in his father's ] ].<ref name="Legacy to Calgary">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/08/07/10393826.html|title=Rhodes bringing real Legacy to Calgary|date=August 7, 2009|last=Baines|first=Tim|access-date=August 8, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> After graduating high school, Rhodes attended an ]<ref name="ESPN">{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/news/story?id=4064815|title=Cody Rhodes: Link to the Past|date=April 13, 2009|last=Robinson|first=Jon|access-date=April 15, 2009|publisher=]}}</ref>


In January 2019, Rhodes was named as an executive vice president of the newly formed AEW, where he would also wrestle. While there, became the inaugural ]. After failing to negotiate a new contract, he departed AEW in February 2022. Two months later, he returned to WWE at ] and defeated ]. He then won both the ] and ] men's ]es, becoming the fourth wrestler to achieve back-to-back victories at the event and the first since ] (who won in ] and ]). At ], Rhodes won his first world championship in WWE: winning two ]s simultaneously; as well as ending ]' WWE Universal Championship reign of 1,316 days, in the process becoming a ] winner. Rhodes topped '']''{{'}}s ] list of top 500 male wrestlers in the world in 2024.
== Professional wrestling career ==
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==Early life==
=== World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE (2006-2016)===
Rhodes was born Cody Garrett Runnels in ], on June 30, 1985,<ref name="slam" /> the son of Michelle Rubio and professional wrestler ]. He is of ] descent through his maternal grandfather.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Rhodes |first1=Dusty |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yGUPAWdai_IC&q=Cuba |title=Dusty: Reflections of Wrestling's American Dream |last2=Brody |first2=Howard |date=November 20, 2013 |publisher=Sports |isbn=9781613212448 |access-date=June 14, 2015}}</ref> He has a sister named Teil in addition to his paternal half-brother and fellow professional wrestler ] and a paternal half-sister named Kristin, who is a former ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kickin' It Up With... Kristin Ditto |url=http://www.dallascowboyscheerleaders.com/history/watn.cfm?id=1477AB1D-0234-28D0-025A70ED93BAB9EA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628080849/http://www.dallascowboyscheerleaders.com/history/watn.cfm?id=1477AB1D-0234-28D0-025A70ED93BAB9EA |archive-date=June 28, 2009 |access-date=June 27, 2009 |publisher=]}}</ref> He is the nephew of professional wrestlers ] and ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2014 |title=8 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Tag Team Champion Stardust |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-wwe-tag-team-champion-stardust/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> and the godson of professional wrestler ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaydos |first=Ryan |date=April 2023 |title=WWE star Cody Rhodes reveals legendary father slapped man at Waffle House for calling wrestling fake |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/wwe-star-cody-rhodes-reveals-legendary-father-slapped-man-waffle-house-calling-wrestling-fake |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=Fox News}}</ref> who was present at both Rhodes' birth and baptism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leighty, Jr. |first=Robert |title=411's Dark Side of The Ring Report: 'Shattered: The Magnum T.A. Story' |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-dark-side-of-the-ring-report-shattered-the-magnum-t-a-story/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=411Mania}}</ref> He legally changed his surname to "Runnels Rhodes" as a teenager.<ref name="RhodesName">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5PmEVwHpVY |title=Cody Rhodes is making more money since leaving WWE, advice from his father and Goldust, Bullet Club |date=November 12, 2017 |last=Vliet |first=Chris Van |author-link=Chris Van Vliet |time=7m 15s |access-date=November 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/C5PmEVwHpVY |archive-date=December 17, 2021 |url-status=live |via=]}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="RhodesName2">{{Cite tweet |number=959562297663508481 |user=codyrhodes |title=My legal last name is runnels rhodes...both. Do your research fuckface. (Been that way since I was 15) |date=February 2, 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20180926094039/https://twitter.com/codyrhodes/status/959562297663508481 |archive-date=September 26, 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
==== Ohio Valley Wrestling (2006–2007) ====
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Rhodes originally credits his father Dusty Rhodes for starting his wrestling training, when Cody was only 12 years old. However, this was limited mainly to simple fundamentals and taking bumps. From there his training was provided by ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1070166196048330757|user=CodyRhodes|title=Dusty trained me in a very different way, but in the ring he literally just gave me a bodyslam, a chop, and a hip t…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref> Using his birth name Cody Runnels, Rhodes began wrestling in ] (OVW) in May 2006.<ref name="slam">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/rhodes_cody.html|title=Cody Rhodes|last=Elliott|first=Brian|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> His first match was at an OVW live event in Corydon, Indiana on May 13, where he lost to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/ovw/corydon-show-may-3906-11569.html|title=OVW Corydon Show (May '06) at Gerdon Youth Center wrestling results – Internet Wrestling Database|website=profightdb.com}}</ref>


Rhodes attended ] and had a successful high school ] career.<ref name="slam" /> He placed sixth in the {{convert|171|lb|kg|abbr=on}} division as a ].<ref name="Lassiter">{{Cite web |title=Lassiter High School Wrestling Wall of Fame |url=http://lassiterwrestling.com/_wsn/page6.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006132626/http://lassiterwrestling.com/_wsn/page6.html |archive-date=October 6, 2007 |access-date=October 29, 2007 |publisher=Lassiter High School}}</ref> As a ], he won the Georgia state tournament at {{convert|189|lb|kg|abbr=on}} in 2003 and repeated as champion his senior year.<ref name="Lassiter" /> He had planned to ] at ], but decided to become a ] instead.<ref name="mercury">{{Cite web |last=Matsumoto |first=Jon |date=June 25, 2009 |title=WWE: Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton wrestle at HP Pavilion Monday |url=http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12672125?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222944/http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12672125?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |website=San Jose Mercury News}}</ref> During his time in high school, Rhodes also acted as a ] in his father's ] ].<ref name="Legacy to Calgary">{{Cite web |last=Baines |first=Tim |date=August 7, 2009 |title=Rhodes bringing real Legacy to Calgary |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/08/07/10393826.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115074649/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/08/07/10393826.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 15, 2013 |access-date=August 8, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> After graduating high school, Rhodes attended ] in ] for a year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mooneyham |first=Mike |date=November 19, 2017 |title=Pro wrestler Cody Rhodes originally wanted to be an actor |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/pro-wrestler-cody-rhodes-originally-wanted-to-be-an-actor/article_cfdf2a50-cbcb-11e7-8c2d-4f47e0b9d57b.html |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Post and Courier |language=en}}</ref><ref name="ESPN">{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=April 13, 2009 |title=Cody Rhodes: Link to the Past |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/thelife/videogames/news/story?id=4064815 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303165537/http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/news/story?id=4064815 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=April 15, 2009 |publisher=]}}</ref>
Runnels formed a ] with ] in mid-August 2006 and they quickly became embroiled in a ] with ] over the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=August 19, 2006–Ohio Valley Wrestling in Hillview, Indiana before 100 fans|date=August 19, 2006|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=September 8, 2006–Ohio Valley Wrestling in Leitchfield, Kentucky before 150 fans|date=September 8, 2006|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> They first captured the championship from The Untouchables on October 18.<ref name="slam"/> In November 2006, Runnels and Spears defeated The Untouchables in a tag team match, and won the services of ], The Untouchables' ].<ref name="cherry">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling&nbsp;– November 08, 2006|date=November 8, 2006|access-date=March 17, 2008|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Cherry accompanied Spears and Runnels to ringside, and soon Spears began to fall in love with her, which began interfering with their matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling&nbsp;– November 15, 2006|date=November 15, 2006|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling&nbsp;– November 22, 2006|date=November 22, 2006|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> On November 29, the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship was vacated after a match between The Untouchables and Runnels and Spears ended in a ].<ref name="ovwtag"/> A rematch between the two teams was held for the vacant championship the following week.<ref name="ovwtag"/> During this match, Cherry ] on Spears and Runnels, rejoining The Untouchables and helping them regain the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship.<ref name="ovwtag"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling&nbsp;– December 6, 2006|date=December 6, 2006|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Two weeks later on December 20, Runnels and Spears defeated Deuce 'n Domino in a ] to win the championship for the second time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/|title=December 20, 2006–OVW TV Tapings in Louisville, Kentucky|date=December 20, 2006|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>


==Professional wrestling career==
Shortly afterward, Runnels and Spears became involved in a scripted rivalry with each other, after Spears became jealous of Runnels' success as a singles wrestler.<ref name="slam" /> This rift started when Runnels won the ] from ] at a ] on February 17, 2007, only to lose it to Burchill the next day.<ref name="slam" /><ref name="ovw title" /> Spears won the ] in response.<ref name="slam" /> On April 11, the duo lost the Southern Tag Team Championship to the team of ] and Charles Evans.<ref name="slam" /> Runnels defeated his rival on July 6 to become the new OVW Television Champion.<ref name="slam" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007/|title=July 6, 2007–OVW Six Flags in Louisville, Kentucky at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom|date=July 6, 2007|last=Zaldana|first=Arturo|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> However, exactly one week later he lost the championship to Spears in a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007/|title=July 13, 2007–OVW Six Flags in Louisville, Kentucky at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom|date=July 13, 2007|access-date=June 23, 2009|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> Runnels's last televised match in OVW ended in a no contest as him and Shawn Spears fought in the ]
===World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2006–2016)===
====Ohio Valley Wrestling (2006–2007)====
] (OVW) in 2007]]
Rhodes credits his father for starting to train him as a wrestler from the age of 12, which was limited mainly to simple fundamentals. From there, his training was provided by ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1070166196048330757 |user=CodyRhodes |title=Dusty trained me in a very different way, but in the ring he literally just gave me a bodyslam, a chop, and a hip t…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref> Using his birth name Cody Runnels, he began wrestling in ] on May 13, 2006.<ref name="slam">{{Cite web |last=Elliott |first=Brian |title=Cody Rhodes |url=https://x.com/CodyRhodes/status/1166019434865184774 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150617064216/https://x.com/CodyRhodes/status/1166019434865184774 |archive-date=June 17, 2015 |access-date=July 19, 2024 |website=X.com |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3686&page=20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531183643/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3686&page=20 |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |access-date=February 20, 2022 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> He formed a tag team with ] in mid-August 2006 and won the ] twice.<ref name="slam" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2006 |title=December 20, 2006–OVW TV Tapings in Louisville, Kentucky |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214153038/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006 |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> He also won the ]<ref name="slam" /><ref name="ovw title" /> and the ].<ref name="slam" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaldana |first=Arturo |date=July 6, 2007 |title=July 6, 2007–OVW Six Flags in Louisville, Kentucky at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222101647/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007 |archive-date=December 22, 2018 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref>


==== Teaming with Hardcore Holly (2007–2008) ==== ====Teaming with Hardcore Holly (2007–2008)====
]]] ] in December 2007: the ], with partner ]]]
On the July 2, 2007 episode of ''],'' Runnels made his television debut, using his family's wrestling last name, Rhodes, in a backstage segment with his father ] and ], where Orton introduced himself to Rhodes and then slapped Dusty as a sign of disrespect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/03/4309400.html|title=Raw: Lashley rises to No. 1|date=July 3, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On July 9, Rhodes slapped Orton in return, and the following week, Rhodes was defeated by Orton in his debut WWE match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/10/4328805.html|title=Raw: No Cena so more Lashley|date=July 10, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=November 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131109214409/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/10/4328805.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/17/4346537.html|title=Raw: Cena and Lashley face off|date=July 17, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes appeared at ] to prevent Orton from further attacking his father.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/23/4361568.html|title=Cena still champ after busy Bash|date=July 23, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw,'' Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to lose again. Orton followed this up by kicking Rhodes' father in the head.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07232007/mainarticle|title=One bad apple leads to Dominator destruction|date=July 23, 2007|last=Clayton|first=Corey|access-date=October 18, 2007|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes' next storyline was a rivalry with ], after he pinned him on the July 30 ''Raw'', to keep his job.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07302007/mainarticle|title=Mind games before SummerSlam|date=July 30, 2007|last=Robinson|first=Bryan|access-date=October 18, 2007|publisher=]}}</ref> In the midst of this rivalry, he also feuded with ], defeating both members, ] and ] in singles matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/08/14/4417310.html|title=Raw: Who's your daddy?|date=August 14, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/08/20/4433693.html|title=Raw: Last stop before Summerslam|date=August 20, 2007|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=November 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103232520/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/08/20/4433693.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The two feuds combined, when Rhodes, along with ], beat The World's Greatest Tag Team and Daivari in a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/08/28/4452265.html|title=Raw: Cena's dad target of Orton's anger|date=August 28, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes teamed up with ] to defeat Daivari and ], ending their scripted rivalry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/09/04/4469084.html|title=Raw: Umaga has a really bad night|date=September 4, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the July 2, 2007, episode of ''],'' Runnels made his television debut as a ], using his family's wrestling last name, Rhodes, in a backstage segment with his father ] and Randy Orton, where Orton introduced himself to Rhodes and then slapped Dusty as a sign of disrespect.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=July 3, 2007 |title=Raw: Lashley rises to No. 1 |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/03/4309400.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722172106/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/03/4309400.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 22, 2012 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Cody Rhodes made his main roster in-ring debut losing to Randy Orton via pinfall on the July 16, 2007, episode of ''Raw.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE News, RAW Results, Smackdown Results |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2006/1184643701.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110103/https://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2006/1184643701.shtml |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=January 20, 2023}}</ref> Rhodes appeared at ] to prevent Orton from further attacking his father.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tylwalk, Nick |date=July 23, 2007 |title=Cena still champ after busy Bash |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/23/4361568.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713171724/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/07/23/4361568.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw,'' Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to lose again. Orton followed this up by kicking Rhodes' father in the head.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=Corey |date=July 23, 2007 |title=One bad apple leads to Dominator destruction |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07232007/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629113521/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07232007/mainarticle |archive-date=June 29, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref>


], with partner ]]] ] in February 2008]]
Three weeks later, he began a feud with ] and lost three consecutive matches to him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09242007/mainarticle|title=Raw gets Hardcore with Holly's return|date=September 24, 2007|last=Clayton|first=Corey|access-date=July 18, 2009|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/02/4543345.html|title=Raw: Throwing away the first Cena-Kennedy bout|date=October 2, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/16/4580341.html|title=Raw: Orton faces trio of trouble|date=October 16, 2007|author=Writer X|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes eventually earned Holly's respect, impressing Holly during their matches with his persistence and several ]s, and the two formed a tag team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/mainarticle|title=R-E-S-P-E-C-T?|date=October 22, 2007|last=Clayton|first=Corey|access-date=December 26, 2007|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/30/4617137.html|title=Raw: DX together yet again|date=October 30, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006113026/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/30/4617137.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> They earned a shot at the World Tag Team Title by defeating Paul London and Brian Kendrick and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2007/exclusives/reluctant|title=Reluctant Partnership|date=November 15, 2007|last=Adkins|first=Greg|access-date=December 26, 2007|publisher=]}}</ref> They fought against the Tag Team Champions ] at ], in what was Rhodes' first on-screen title shot and pay-per-view match, but were unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/11/18/4668000.html|title=Survivor Series ends with an Edge|date=November 18, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 19 ''Raw'', Rhodes faced Holly for a fourth time and beat him, although they were both attacked by Randy Orton afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/11/20/4670654.html|title=Raw: Jericho saves us from Orton|date=November 20, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the ''Raw'' ] that aired on December 10, 2007, Rhodes, along with Holly, defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the ], marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE.<ref name="WWETagHistory1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071 |title=World Tag Team Championship – Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly |date=December 10, 2007 |access-date=March 6, 2009 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227194718/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071 |archive-date=December 27, 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/12/10/4717835.html|title=Raw: Nostalgia show quite the (beer) blast|date=December 10, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=July 6, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> In May 2008, ] began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as part of the Raw brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05262008/mainarticle|title=Priceless|date=May 26, 2008|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|access-date=June 4, 2008|publisher=]}}</ref> At the pay-per-view event, ] on June 29, Rhodes turned on Holly by revealing himself as Ted DiBiase's partner to help DiBiase win the match and also become a two-time World Tag Team Champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/06/30/6025711.html|title=Big names still on top after Night of Champions|date=June 30, 2008|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=July 17, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=April 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418233723/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/06/30/6025711.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="world tag2">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/0908200711|title=World Tag Team Championship – Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes|date=June 29, 2008|publisher=]|access-date=December 19, 2008}}</ref> On September, he began a feud with ] and lost three consecutive matches to him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=Corey |date=September 24, 2007 |title=Raw gets Hardcore with Holly's return |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09242007/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701221415/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09242007/mainarticle |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=July 18, 2009 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=October 2, 2007 |title=Raw: Throwing away the first Cena-Kennedy bout |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/02/4543345.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714053948/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/02/4543345.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Writer X |date=October 16, 2007 |title=Raw: Orton faces trio of trouble |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/16/4580341.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729030648/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/16/4580341.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 29, 2012 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Later, they would work as a tag team and they defeated ] on the ''Raw'' ] for the ], marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE.<ref name="WWETagHistory1">{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2007 |title=World Tag Team Championship – Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227194718/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071 |archive-date=December 27, 2007 |access-date=March 6, 2009 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=December 10, 2007 |title=Raw: Nostalgia show quite the (beer) blast |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/12/10/4717835.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630171441/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/12/10/4717835.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref>


In May 2008, ] began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as part of the Raw brand Basil.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiFino |first=Lennie |date=May 26, 2008 |title=Priceless |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05262008/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701221426/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05262008/mainarticle |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=June 4, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> At the pay-per-view event, ] on June 29, Rhodes turned on Holly by revealing himself as Ted DiBiase's partner to help DiBiase win the match and also become a two-time World Tag Team Champion, turning ] in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=June 30, 2008 |title=Big names still on top after Night of Champions |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/06/30/6025711.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723153649/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/06/30/6025711.html |archive-date=July 23, 2012 |access-date=July 17, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="world tag2">{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2008 |title=World Tag Team Championship – Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/0908200711 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002073525/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/0908200711 |archive-date=October 2, 2015 |access-date=December 19, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref>
==== The Legacy (2008–2010) ====
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After holding the championship for just over a month, they ] it to ] and ] on the August 4, 2008 episode of ''Raw.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08042008/mainarticle|title=Championship scramble|date=August 5, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|access-date=August 5, 2008|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', DiBiase and Rhodes used their rematch clause to regain the championship.<ref name="world tag3">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071111|title=World Tag Team Championship – Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes|date=August 11, 2008|publisher=]|access-date=August 13, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/12/6422581.html|title=Raw: Cena & Batista drop belts; Kane's mystery revealed|date=August 12, 2008|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 3, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=February 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205152806/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/12/6422581.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by ], the son of ], in September, forming a stable of multi-generational wrestlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html|title=Scramble matches make for wild Unforgiven|date=September 8, 2008|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=June 19, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the October 27 ''Raw,'' Rhodes and DiBiase lost the World Tag Team Championship to ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10272008/mainarticle|title=Just desserts|date=October 27, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|access-date=November 4, 2008|publisher=]}}</ref>


====The Legacy (2008–2010)====
On the November 3, 2008 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu entered a storyline with Orton, who constantly criticized and insulted them and attacked DiBiase.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/11/04/7298326.html|title=Raw: Jericho's title win highlights 800th episode celebration|date=November 4, 2008|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=December 30, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> At ], Rhodes, along with Orton, was a survivor, for Orton's team, in the annual Elimination match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html|title=Two new world champs at dull Survivor Series|date=November 24, 2008|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=December 30, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=April 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419003408/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rhodes and Manu accepted Orton's offer for an alliance in the following weeks and the trio dubbed themselves ], debuting in a two-on-three handicap match against Batista and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12082008/mainarticle|title=Slam, bam, thank you ma'am!|date=December 8, 2008|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|access-date=December 30, 2008|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/12/08/7678596.html|title=Raw: A night of Slammys, solid matches|date=December 8, 2008|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 30, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Orton began scheduling tests for The Legacy members, so they could prove themselves and over two weeks, both Manu and ] were kicked out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/12/30/7879946.html|title=Raw: Michaels faces tough year-end decision|date=December 30, 2008|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 5, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/01/06/7931031.html|title=Raw: JBK-HBK storyline moves along|date=January 6, 2009|last=Elliott|first=Brian|access-date=February 5, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>
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] as ] in August 2008]]
After holding the championship for just over a month, they ] it to ] and ] on the August 4, 2008, episode of ''Raw,'' but regained it the next week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sitterson |first=Aubrey |date=August 5, 2008 |title=Championship scramble |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08042008/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701222423/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08042008/mainarticle |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=August 5, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="world tag3">{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2008 |title=World Tag Team Championship – Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071111 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212082116/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/090820071111 |archive-date=December 12, 2015 |access-date=August 13, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=August 12, 2008 |title=Raw: Cena & Batista drop belts; Kane's mystery revealed |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/12/6422581.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714134727/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/08/12/6422581.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=April 3, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase were then joined by ], the son of ], in September, forming a stable of multi-generational wrestlers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=September 8, 2008 |title=Scramble matches make for wild Unforgiven |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629151951/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/09/08/6698911.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=June 19, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> On the October 27 ''Raw,'' Rhodes and DiBiase lost the World Tag Team Championship to ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sitterson |first=Aubrey |date=October 27, 2008 |title=Just desserts |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10272008/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701082931/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10272008/mainarticle/ |archive-date=July 1, 2016 |access-date=November 4, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref>


On November they began a storyline with Orton and, at ], Rhodes, along with Orton, was a survivor, for Orton's team, in the annual Elimination match.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tylwalk, Nick |date=November 24, 2008 |title=Two new world champs at dull Survivor Series |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630032306/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/11/24/7514611.html |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2008 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> The three of them created a stable with Orton called ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sitterson |first=Aubrey |date=December 8, 2008 |title=Slam, bam, thank you ma'am! |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12082008/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701222434/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12082008/mainarticle |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=December 30, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=December 8, 2008 |title=Raw: A night of Slammys, solid matches |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/12/08/7678596.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630060100/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/12/08/7678596.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2008 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref>
] in 2009 (from left to right): Rhodes, ] and ] ]]
On the January 12, 2009, ''Raw,'' Snuka and Manu gave Rhodes the chance to align with them to attack Orton, along with the returning DiBiase, but Rhodes refused.<ref name="Raw-Jan12-09">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/01/13/8005826.html|title=Raw: Cena and Michaels collide in Sioux City|date=January 13, 2009|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 5, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> As they ambushed Orton, DiBiase instead joined with Orton and Rhodes to attack Snuka and Manu and became a member of the Legacy.<ref name="Raw-Jan12-09"/> As part of the Legacy, Rhodes entered the ] in order to help Orton win, and lasted until the final three, before being eliminated by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/01/26/8146161.html|title=Orton triumphs, Cena survives, Hardy falls at Royal Rumble|date=January 26, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=November 11, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141111204618/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/01/26/8146161.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase became involved in Orton's scripted rivalry with the ], helping him to attack ] and ], and Stephanie's real-life husband, Triple H.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/03/8244926.html|title=Raw: Shane McMahon feels Legacy's wrath|date=February 3, 2009|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=January 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123001900/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/03/8244926.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/06/8659751.html|title=Smackdown: Legacy ends The Game|date=March 6, 2009|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes was elevated to ] status as a result of joining the Legacy, competing in handicap and six-man tag team matches against Orton's opponents and rivals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/24/8863466.html|title=Raw: Triple H and Undertaker get tastes of their own medicine|date=March 24, 2009|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=January 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123002002/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/24/8863466.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|title=Raw: Drafting a fresh start for the WWE|date=April 14, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=January 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122221653/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


] in 2009 (from left to right): Rhodes, ], and ].]]
On April 26 at ], Rhodes, DiBiase, and Orton defeated Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahon in a six-man tag team match, which, per the pre-match stipulation, resulted in Orton winning the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/27/9256696.html|title=Backlash: All 3 world titles change hands|date=April 27, 2009|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 2, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=October 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007172329/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/27/9256696.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Rhodes suffered a minor neck injury in June, but continued working.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2009/06/wwe-injury-updates-edge-519798/|title=WWE Injury Updates: Edge, Cody Rhodes, & Nikki Bella|date=June 27, 2009|website=Wrestling Inc.|access-date=January 10, 2020}}</ref> Throughout mid-2009, Rhodes and DiBiase continued to compete against and attack Orton's rivals, especially Triple H.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/08/9731446.html|title=Raw: Batista hurt, Vicki quits, Triple H returns|date=June 8, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=June 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=October 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006065515/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/08/9731446.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> This led to Triple H reforming ] (DX) with Shawn Michaels, and DX defeated Rhodes and DiBiase at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/08/24/10581981.html|title=TLC Match and the return of a fan favorite liven up SummerSlam|date=August 24, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tywalk, Nick|access-date=October 10, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase defeated DX at the following pay-per-view, ] in a ], but were defeated in a ] match at the ] pay-per-view in October, when Rhodes was pinned following a ] shot to the head.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/09/14/10886081.html|title=Montreal fans 'screwed' again in Breaking Point sham|date=September 14, 2009|last=Elliott|first=Brian|access-date=October 10, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/05/11300786.html|title=Title changes highlight Hell in a Cell|date=October 5, 2009|last=Sokol|first=Chris|author2=Sokol, Bryan|access-date=October 10, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=April 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419051350/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/05/11300786.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
As part of the Legacy, Rhodes entered the ] in order to help Orton win, and lasted until the final three, before being eliminated by Triple H.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tylwalk, Nick |date=January 26, 2009 |title=Orton triumphs, Cena survives, Hardy falls at Royal Rumble |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/01/26/8146161.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120527001407/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/01/26/8146161.html |archive-date=May 27, 2012 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase became involved in Orton's scripted rivalry with the ], helping him to attack ] and ], and Stephanie's real-life husband, Triple H.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |date=February 3, 2009 |title=Raw: Shane McMahon feels Legacy's wrath |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/03/8244926.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630024748/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/02/03/8244926.html |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=McNamara |first=Andy |date=March 6, 2009 |title=Smackdown: Legacy ends The Game |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/06/8659751.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716032412/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/06/8659751.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes was elevated to ] status as a result of joining the Legacy, competing in handicap and six-man tag team matches against Orton's opponents and rivals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |date=March 24, 2009 |title=Raw: Triple H and Undertaker get tastes of their own medicine |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/24/8863466.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715203229/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/03/24/8863466.html |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=April 14, 2009 |title=Raw: Drafting a fresh start for the WWE |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630115738/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref>


On April 26 at ], Rhodes, DiBiase, and Orton defeated Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahon in a six-man tag team match, which, per the pre-match stipulation, resulted in Orton winning the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=April 27, 2009 |title=Backlash: All 3 world titles change hands |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/27/9256696.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714071003/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/04/27/9256696.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=May 2, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes suffered a minor neck injury in June, but continued working.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2009 |title=WWE Injury Updates: Edge, Cody Rhodes, & Nikki Bella |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2009/06/wwe-injury-updates-edge-519798/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105648/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2009/06/wwe-injury-updates-edge-519798/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=January 10, 2020 |website=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref>
Tension within The Legacy became apparent at the ], when Rhodes attempted to interfere in Orton's match for the WWE Championship. Rhodes was caught by the referee, resulting in a disqualification for Orton, who attacked Rhodes and DiBiase, who had tried to help Rhodes, after the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/01/12692126.html|title=The 2010 Royal Rumble is Rated R in Atlanta|date=February 1, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=March 3, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=November 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129050013/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/01/12692126.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the February 15 ''Raw'', Orton took on ] in a non-title rematch, but was again disqualified after Rhodes and DiBiase interfered.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/15/12892096.html|title=Raw Springing into the Elimination Chamber|date=February 15, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=March 3, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=December 10, 2012|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6Co59x0Lk?url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/15/12892096.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> During the WWE Championship ] match pay-per-view, Rhodes interfered, passing a lead pipe through the cage to DiBiase. DiBiase hit Orton with the pipe and eliminated him from the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html|title=Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities|date=February 22, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=March 3, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Orton attacked Rhodes and DiBiase during a six-man tag team match, and they attacked Orton the following week in retaliation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html|title=Raw: Finding a Jewel on the Road to Wrestlemania|date=February 22, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=March 3, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/01/13076276.html|title=Raw: A bad trip on the Road to Wrestlemania|date=March 1, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=March 3, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=November 29, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129050016/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/01/13076276.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> This led to a triple threat match at ], in which Orton defeated Rhodes and DiBiase.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1269831368 |title=Wrestlemania 26 Results&nbsp;– 3/28/10 |date=March 28, 2010 |last=Martin |first=Adam |access-date=March 29, 2010 |publisher=WrestleView |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401034109/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1269831368 |archive-date=April 1, 2010 }}</ref>


Throughout mid-2009, Rhodes and DiBiase continued to compete against and attack Orton's rivals, especially Triple H.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=June 8, 2009 |title=Raw: Batista hurt, Vicki quits, Triple H returns |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/08/9731446.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629102422/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/08/9731446.html |archive-date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> This led to Triple H reforming ] (DX) with Shawn Michaels, and DX defeated Rhodes and DiBiase at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tywalk, Nick |date=August 24, 2009 |title=TLC Match and the return of a fan favorite liven up SummerSlam |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/08/24/10581981.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630012121/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/08/24/10581981.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=October 10, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase defeated DX at the following pay-per-view, ] in a ], but were defeated in a ] match at the ] pay-per-view in October, when Rhodes was pinned following a ] shot to the head.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Elliott |first=Brian |date=September 14, 2009 |title=Montreal fans 'screwed' again in Breaking Point sham |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/09/14/10886081.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629143630/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/09/14/10886081.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=October 10, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Sokol |first1=Chris |last2=Sokol, Bryan |date=October 5, 2009 |title=Title changes highlight Hell in a Cell |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/05/11300786.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714103825/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/10/05/11300786.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=October 10, 2009 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes represented Team Raw at the first ] pay-per-view in October, reluctantly teaming with DX. The match would go on to be won by Team ]. At ], having aided Orton in his feud with Kofi Kingston, was part of Team Orton (against Team Kingston) alongside DiBiase. Kingston would lastly eliminate Orton in the match to be sole survivor.
==== Dashing and Undashing (2010–2011) ====
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As part of the ], Rhodes was drafted to the ] brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/2010supplementaldraftresults|title=2010 WWE Supplemental Draft results|access-date=April 27, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> He made his debut for the brand on the April 30 ''SmackDown'', by defeating ].<ref name="SDdebut">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/01/13790226.html|title=Smackdown!: Comings and goings|date=May 1, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 1, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week on ''SmackDown'', Rhodes participated in a tournament for the vacant ], but lost to ] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/08/13874841.html|title=Smackdown!: All about the Championships|date=May 8, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 13, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Rhodes mentored ], a third-generation wrestler, in the second season of '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/01/14222371.html|title=WWE NXT: Barrett wins show's first season|date=June 1, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=June 2, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=February 25, 2012|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/65iuON8Op?url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/01/14222371.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_41691.shtml|title=WWE News: NXT Results&nbsp;– Season Two announced, Pro & Rookie pairings revealed|date=June 1, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=June 1, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>


Tension within The Legacy became apparent at the ], when Rhodes attempted to interfere in Orton's match for the WWE Championship. Rhodes was caught by the referee, resulting in a disqualification for Orton, who attacked Rhodes and DiBiase, who had tried to help Rhodes, after the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tylwalk, Nick |date=February 1, 2010 |title=The 2010 Royal Rumble is Rated R in Atlanta |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/01/12692126.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714005740/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/01/12692126.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> On the February 15 ''Raw'', Orton took on ] in a non-title rematch, but was again disqualified after Rhodes and DiBiase interfered.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=February 15, 2010 |title=Raw Springing into the Elimination Chamber |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/15/12892096.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721234016/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/15/12892096.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> During the WWE Championship ] match pay-per-view, Rhodes interfered, passing a lead pipe through the cage to DiBiase. DiBiase hit Orton with the pipe and eliminated him from the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tylwalk, Nick |date=February 22, 2010 |title=Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721135441/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/02/22/12978356.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Orton attacked Rhodes and DiBiase during a six-man tag team match, and they attacked Orton the following week in retaliation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=February 22, 2010 |title=Raw: Finding a Jewel on the Road to Wrestlemania |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714173124/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12990596.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=March 1, 2010 |title=Raw: A bad trip on the Road to Wrestlemania |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/01/13076276.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717195117/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/03/01/13076276.html |archive-date=July 17, 2012 |access-date=March 3, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> This led to a triple threat match at ], in which Orton defeated Rhodes and DiBiase.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=March 28, 2010 |title=Wrestlemania 26 Results&nbsp;– 3/28/10 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1269831368 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100401034109/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1269831368 |archive-date=April 1, 2010 |access-date=March 29, 2010 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
On the June 25 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes began a new narcissistic ], claiming to be the best-looking wrestler in WWE and demanding to be called "Dashing" Cody Rhodes.<ref name="dashing">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06252010/mainarticle|title=Hot pursuit|date=June 25, 2010|last=Passero|first=Mitch|access-date=June 27, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> As part of the gimmick, ] began airing in which Rhodes gave "grooming tips".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/07/24/14814041.html|title=Smackdown: On Removing Masks & Nose Hairs|date=July 24, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=August 17, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/08/07/14953166.html|title=Smackdown: The search for vengeance and championships|date=August 7, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=August 17, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> He was extremely protective of his face during matches; if he was hit in the face, he threw a fit and checked his mirror.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_45451.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Survivor Series PPV results 11/21: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cena's decision, six title matches|date=November 21, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=June 4, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_45414.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 11/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Mysterio vs. Del Rio|date=November 19, 2010|last=Parks|first=Greg|access-date=June 4, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In September, he attacked Christian along with ] after a match, and the duo also attacked ], forming an alliance. At ] in September, Rhodes and McIntyre captured the ] in a ].<ref name=NightofChampions2010>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html|title=Few gimmicks, more title changes at Night of Champions|date=September 20, 2010|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=September 20, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> At ], Rhodes and McIntyre lost the championship to ] (John Cena and ]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_44753.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Bragging Rights PPV Results 10/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Orton vs. Barrett, Kane vs. Taker, Raw vs. Smackdown|date=October 24, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=October 25, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the October 29 ''SmackDown'', after losing a tag team match, Rhodes and McIntyre dissolved their partnership.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/30/15889771.html|title=Smackdown: No tricks, but a couple of treats|date=October 30, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=November 1, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>


====Dashing and Undashing (2010–2011)====
On January 21, 2011, Rhodes faced ] in a match, during which Mysterio hit Rhodes in the face with his exposed knee brace and legitimately broke Rhodes' nose,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/22/16992366.html|title=Smackdown: Run, Edge, run!|date=January 22, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="AruneSingh">{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/15747/fightin_fanboys_the_fall_of_cody_rhodes|title=Fightin' Fanboys: The Fall of Cody Rhodes|date=April 26, 2011|last=Singh|first=Singh|access-date=May 2, 2011|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101110923/http://marvel.com/news/story/15747/fightin_fanboys_the_fall_of_cody_rhodes|archive-date=November 1, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> which led to Rhodes declaring he was no longer dashing and had required facial reconstructive surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/29/17081976.html|title=Smackdown: Babyfaces behaving badly|date=January 29, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes was off television for several weeks. Upon his return, he wore a clear protective mask over his face and colluded with his father to attack Mysterio and remove Mysterio's ] on the February 25 ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/26/17418961.html|title=Smackdown: Some water is thicker than blood|date=February 26, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=March 5, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes then regularly used his protective mask as a weapon during matches by headbutting opponents and using it to hit his opponents.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_48565.shtml|title=Tait's WWE SmackDown Report 3/18: Alt. perspective review of Friday's show, segment-by-segment Reax, weekly category Winners (and Losers)|date=March 20, 2011|last=Tait|first=James|access-date=June 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_48413.shtml|title=Cupach's SmackDown Report 3/11: Alt. perspective review of this week's Smackdown, Booker's commentary, Did You Know Check|date=March 13, 2011|last=Cupach|first=Michael|access-date=June 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1315883647|title=Raw Results – 9/12/11|date=September 12, 2011|last=Stephens|first=David|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=Wrestleview}}</ref> In 2020, Rhodes said his time as Undashing Cody Rhodes was his second best work as a pro wrestler.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1249852951201538049|user=CodyRhodes|title=In terms of just bottomline success and not how I felt personally. Top to bottom would be...12 3 4 9 10 11 6 7 8 2…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> Rhodes defeated Mysterio in a match at ] on April 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html|title=The Rock costs Cena as The Miz retains at WrestleMania XXVII|date=April 3, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=April 4, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=April 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419005256/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The duo also faced off in a ] at the ] pay-per-view in May, which was won by Mysterio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/05/01/18090841.html|title=Extreme Rules: Championship make-over edition|date=May 1, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 2, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref>
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As part of the ], Rhodes was drafted to the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 WWE Supplemental Draft results |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/2010supplementaldraftresults |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513182612/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2010draft/2010supplementaldraftresults |archive-date=May 13, 2019 |access-date=April 27, 2010 |publisher=]}}</ref> He made his debut for the brand on the April 30 ''SmackDown'', by defeating ].<ref name="SDdebut">{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=May 1, 2010 |title=Smackdown!: Comings and goings |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/01/13790226.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713161004/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/01/13790226.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=May 1, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> The following week on ''SmackDown'', Rhodes participated in a tournament for the vacant ], but lost to ] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=May 8, 2010 |title=Smackdown!: All about the Championships |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/08/13874841.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718023441/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/08/13874841.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 18, 2012 |access-date=May 13, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}}</ref> Rhodes mentored ], a third-generation wrestler, in the second season of '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=June 1, 2010 |title=WWE NXT: Barrett wins show's first season |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/01/14222371.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629045655/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/01/14222371.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=June 2, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=June 1, 2010 |title=WWE News: NXT Results&nbsp;– Season Two announced, Pro & Rookie pairings revealed |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_41691.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100603042018/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_41691.shtml |archive-date=June 3, 2010 |access-date=June 1, 2010 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rhodes would participate in the SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder match at the first ever ] pay-per-view event but was unsuccessful as the match was won by Kane.

On the June 25 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes began a new narcissistic ], claiming to be the best-looking wrestler in WWE and demanding to be called "Dashing" Cody Rhodes.<ref name="dashing">{{Cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=June 25, 2010 |title=Hot pursuit |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06252010/mainarticle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701230552/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06252010/mainarticle |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=June 27, 2010 |publisher=]}}</ref> As part of the gimmick, ] began airing in which Rhodes gave "grooming tips".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=July 24, 2010 |title=Smackdown: On Removing Masks & Nose Hairs |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/07/24/14814041.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120530090556/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/07/24/14814041.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=May 30, 2012 |access-date=August 17, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=August 7, 2010 |title=Smackdown: The search for vengeance and championships |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/08/07/14953166.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719101838/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/08/07/14953166.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 19, 2012 |access-date=August 17, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> He was extremely protective of his face during matches; if he was hit in the face, he threw a fit and checked his mirror.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 21, 2010 |title=Caldwell's WWE Survivor Series PPV results 11/21: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Cena's decision, six title matches |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_45451.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303195840/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_45451.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=June 4, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=November 19, 2010 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown report 11/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Mysterio vs. Del Rio |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_45414.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128174148/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_45414.shtml |archive-date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=June 4, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> In September, he attacked Christian along with ] after a match, and the duo also attacked ], forming an alliance. At ] in September, Rhodes and McIntyre captured the ] in a ].<ref name="NightofChampions2010">{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |date=September 20, 2010 |title=Few gimmicks, more title changes at Night of Champions |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716063558/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/09/20/15407301.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |access-date=September 20, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> At ], Rhodes and McIntyre lost the championship to ] (John Cena and ]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=October 24, 2010 |title=Caldwell's WWE Bragging Rights PPV Results 10/24: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Orton vs. Barrett, Kane vs. Taker, Raw vs. Smackdown |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_44753.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404072448/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_44753.shtml |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |access-date=October 25, 2010 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the October 29 ''SmackDown'', after losing a tag team match, Rhodes and McIntyre dissolved their partnership.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=October 30, 2010 |title=Smackdown: No tricks, but a couple of treats |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/30/15889771.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715042026/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/10/30/15889771.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |access-date=November 1, 2010 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref>

On January 21, 2011, Rhodes faced ] in a match, during which Mysterio hit Rhodes in the face with his exposed knee brace and legitimately broke Rhodes' nose,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=January 22, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Run, Edge, run! |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/22/16992366.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714132422/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/22/16992366.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=March 5, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="AruneSingh">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Singh |date=April 26, 2011 |title=Fightin' Fanboys: The Fall of Cody Rhodes |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/15747/fightin_fanboys_the_fall_of_cody_rhodes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101110923/http://marvel.com/news/story/15747/fightin_fanboys_the_fall_of_cody_rhodes |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=May 2, 2011 |publisher=]}}</ref> which led to Rhodes declaring he was no longer dashing and had required facial reconstructive surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=January 29, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Babyfaces behaving badly |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/29/17081976.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718023052/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/29/17081976.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 18, 2012 |access-date=March 5, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes was off television for several weeks. Upon his return, he wore a clear protective mask over his face and colluded with his father to attack Mysterio and remove Mysterio's ] on the February 25 ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=February 26, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Some water is thicker than blood |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/26/17418961.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721012450/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/02/26/17418961.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |access-date=March 5, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Rhodes then regularly used his protective mask as a weapon during matches by headbutting opponents and using it to hit his opponents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tait |first=James |date=March 20, 2011 |title=Tait's WWE SmackDown Report 3/18: Alt. perspective review of Friday's show, segment-by-segment Reax, weekly category Winners (and Losers) |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_48565.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202525/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_48565.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cupach |first=Michael |date=March 13, 2011 |title=Cupach's SmackDown Report 3/11: Alt. perspective review of this week's Smackdown, Booker's commentary, Did You Know Check |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_48413.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190626/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_48413.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stephens |first=David |date=September 12, 2011 |title=Raw Results – 9/12/11 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1315883647 |access-date=December 26, 2011 |publisher=Wrestleview}}</ref> In 2020, Rhodes said his time as Undashing Cody Rhodes was his second most successful work as a pro wrestler.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1249852951201538049 |user=CodyRhodes |title=In terms of just bottomline success and not how I felt personally. Top to bottom would be...12 3 4 9 10 11 6 7 8 2…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=April 14, 2020}}</ref> Rhodes defeated Mysterio in a match at ] on April 3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=April 3, 2011 |title=The Rock costs Cena as The Miz retains at WrestleMania XXVII |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730185556/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html |archive-date=July 30, 2012 |access-date=April 4, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> The duo also faced off in a Falls Count Anywhere match at the ] pay-per-view in May, which was won by Mysterio.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=May 1, 2011 |title=Extreme Rules: Championship make-over edition |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/05/01/18090841.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720042254/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/05/01/18090841.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 20, 2012 |access-date=May 2, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref>


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On subsequent episodes of ''SmackDown'' following WrestleMania XXVII, Rhodes, with the help of assistants, would hand out paper bags to the audience during his ]. Rhodes demanded the audience to put on the paper bags on their heads to cover their ugliness and imperfections, because they offended him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_49864.shtml|title=Tait's WWE SmackDown Report 5/6: Alt. perspective review of Christian's one week as champion, Overall Show Break Down|date=May 7, 2011|last=Tait|first=James|access-date=June 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rhodes also put paper bags over several of his opponents' heads after matches with them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/23/18057351.html|title=Smackdown: Night of Champions comes early|date=April 23, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_50399.shtml|title=Tait's SmackDown Report 5/27: Alt. perspective review of Over the Limit fall-out, Tait Reax on each segment & overall show|date=May 28, 2011|last=Tait|first=James|access-date=June 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rhodes reformed his alliance with Ted DiBiase on the May 20 ''SmackDown'', and the duo went on to feud with ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_50224.shtml|title=Cupach's SmackDown report 5/20: Alt. perspective review of final PPV hype, Mike's Reax on overall show|date=May 22, 2011|last=Cupach|first=Mike|access-date=June 4, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html|title=Smackdown: Christian's patience wearing thin|date=June 4, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=June 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=December 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225172228/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/11/18270206.html|title=Smackdown: Factions renewed and rejected|date=June 11, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=June 18, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> At the ] ] pay-per-view, Rhodes participated in the ] ladder match, but was unsuccessful as Bryan won the match.<ref name=MoneyintheBank2011>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wadekellerdotcom/51486.shtml|title=WK'S WWE Money in the Bank PPV blog 7/17: Ongoing live coverage of Punk vs. Cena, Orton vs. Christian, Show vs. Henry, more|date=July 17, 2011|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|access-date=July 17, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On subsequent episodes of ''SmackDown'' following WrestleMania XXVII, Rhodes, with the help of assistants, would hand out paper bags to the audience during his ]. Rhodes demanded the audience to put on the paper bags on their heads to cover their ugliness and imperfections, because they offended him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tait |first=James |date=May 7, 2011 |title=Tait's WWE SmackDown Report 5/6: Alt. perspective review of Christian's one week as champion, Overall Show Break Down |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_49864.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171244/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_49864.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rhodes also put paper bags over several of his opponents' heads after matches with them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=April 23, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Night of Champions comes early |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/23/18057351.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716042733/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/23/18057351.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 16, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tait |first=James |date=May 28, 2011 |title=Tait's SmackDown Report 5/27: Alt. perspective review of Over the Limit fall-out, Tait Reax on each segment & overall show |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_50399.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701233718/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_50399.shtml |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=June 2, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Rhodes reformed his alliance with Ted DiBiase on the May 20 ''SmackDown'', and the duo went on to feud with ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cupach |first=Mike |date=May 22, 2011 |title=Cupach's SmackDown report 5/20: Alt. perspective review of final PPV hype, Mike's Reax on overall show |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_50224.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303190350/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_50224.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=June 4, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=June 4, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Christian's patience wearing thin |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717134301/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/04/18237591.html |archive-date=July 17, 2012 |access-date=June 18, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=June 11, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Factions renewed and rejected |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/11/18270206.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715041647/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/11/18270206.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |access-date=June 18, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> At the ] ] pay-per-view, Rhodes participated in the SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder match, but was unsuccessful as Bryan won the match.<ref name="MoneyintheBank2011">{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=July 17, 2011 |title=WK'S WWE Money in the Bank PPV blog 7/17: Ongoing live coverage of Punk vs. Cena, Orton vs. Christian, Show vs. Henry, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wadekellerdotcom/51486.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411092420/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wadekellerdotcom/51486.shtml |archive-date=April 11, 2019 |access-date=July 17, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>


==== Intercontinental Champion (2011–2012) ==== ====Intercontinental Champion (2011–2012)====
At the August 9 tapings of the August 12 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes defeated ] to win the ], his first singles title with the company.<ref name="WWEIC"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_52014.shtml|title=WWE News: Smackdown spoilers 8/12 – Results & Notes from Tuesday's Smackdown TV taping leading to Summerslam|date=August 10, 2011|access-date=August 10, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes and DiBiase had a verbal confrontation with Orton. The following week, Rhodes attacked DiBiase after the latter lost a singles match to Orton, ending their alliance and resulting in an Intercontinental Championship match between the two at ], which Rhodes won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/27/18607356.html|title=Smackdown: Calgary show subpar, even with "Hitman"|date=August 27, 2011|last=Mackinder|first=Matt|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=December 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225172043/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/27/18607356.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/09/19/18706136.html|title=Triple H, Henry, Cena victorious at Night of Champions|date=September 19, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=April 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418235656/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/09/19/18706136.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> Simultaneously, Rhodes had begun a feud with Orton, with Orton defeating Rhodes on the September 9 ''SmackDown'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/10/18665546.html|title=Smackdown: Friday night in Toledo, Ohio|date=September 10, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> but Rhodes defeated Orton on the September 12 ''Raw'' when Mark Henry distracted Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_53221.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw Supershow on USA Network|date=September 12, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=December 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the September 23 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes defeated Orton by disqualification when Orton took Rhodes' mask off and hit him with it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html|title=Smackdown: Blood on TV and a title match|date=September 24, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Post-match, Orton attacked Rhodes with the timekeeper's bell, ] cutting Rhodes and causing him to bleed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1316612852|title=Spoilers: Live notes from Smackdown tapings|date=September 21, 2011|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=December 11, 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> The following week on ''SmackDown'', Rhodes claimed he needed nine staples to close the wound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_53843.shtml|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 9/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Randy Orton vs. Christian in the main event|date=September 30, 2011|last=Parks|first=Greg|access-date=December 11, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the August 9 tapings of the August 12 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes defeated ] to win the Intercontinental Championship, his first singles title with the company.<ref name="WWEIC" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2011 |title=WWE News: Smackdown spoilers 8/12 – Results & Notes from Tuesday's Smackdown TV taping leading to Summerslam |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_52014.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701233732/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_52014.shtml |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=August 10, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes and DiBiase had a verbal confrontation with Orton. The following week, Rhodes attacked DiBiase after the latter lost a singles match to Orton, ending their alliance and resulting in an Intercontinental Championship match between the two at ], which Rhodes won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mackinder |first=Matt |date=August 27, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Calgary show subpar, even with "Hitman" |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/27/18607356.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715010307/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/27/18607356.html |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bishop |first=Matt |date=September 19, 2011 |title=Triple H, Henry, Cena victorious at Night of Champions |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/09/19/18706136.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714102404/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/09/19/18706136.html |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Simultaneously, Rhodes had begun a feud with Orton, with Orton defeating Rhodes on the September 9 ''SmackDown'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=September 10, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Friday night in Toledo, Ohio |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/10/18665546.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713143329/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/10/18665546.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> but Rhodes defeated Orton on the September 12 ''Raw SuperShow'' when Mark Henry distracted Orton.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 12, 2011 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw Supershow on USA Network |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_53221.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194301/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_53221.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=December 2, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the September 23 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes defeated Orton by disqualification when Orton took Rhodes' mask off and hit him with it.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=September 24, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Blood on TV and a title match |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717142655/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/09/24/18733826.html |archive-date=July 17, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Post-match, Orton attacked Rhodes with the timekeeper's bell, ] cutting Rhodes and causing him to bleed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=September 21, 2011 |title=Spoilers: Live notes from Smackdown tapings |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1316612852 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501013053/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1316612852 |archive-date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> The following week on ''SmackDown'', Rhodes claimed he needed nine staples to close the wound.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=September 30, 2011 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 9/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Randy Orton vs. Christian in the main event |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_53843.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701233733/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_53843.shtml |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>


] in January 2012]] ] in January 2012]]
At the ] pay-per-view on October 2, Rhodes debuted a new design for the Intercontinental Championship, which included a white strap and plates similar to the title's classic 1980s design, before successfully defending it against John Morrison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/02/18772571.html|title=Hell in a Cell ... and outside as well|date=October 2, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Throughout October, Rhodes continued feuding with Orton, explaining that Orton had mistreated him during their time together as part of ], costing him the World Heavyweight Championship and attacking him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/14/18829166.html|title=Smackdown: 41 WWE superstars in the ring, 41 WWE Superstars...|date=October 14, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/22/18863181.html|title=Smackdown: Bizarro-Land, South|date=October 22, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-date=December 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225172041/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/22/18863181.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> At ], Rhodes was defeated by Orton in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/24/18867666.html|title=Henry and Del Rio retain at solid Vengeance show|date=October 24, 2011|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 4 ''SmackDown'', Orton defeated Rhodes in a Street Fight to end the feud; in the process, Orton broke Rhodes' mask.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/05/18928061.html|title=Smackdown: Of DQs and PPVs|date=November 5, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=December 11, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 14 ''Raw'', Rhodes reappeared without his mask, claiming that Orton had set him free, signalling the end of his masked gimmick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_55160.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live three-hour Raw – The Rock's return, final Survivor Series hype|date=November 14, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=December 2, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the ] pay-per-view on October 2, Rhodes debuted a new design for the Intercontinental Championship, which included a white strap and plates similar to the title's classic 1980s design, before successfully defending it against John Morrison.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=October 2, 2011 |title=Hell in a Cell ... and outside as well |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/02/18772571.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713191412/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/02/18772571.html |archive-date=July 13, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> Throughout October, Rhodes continued feuding with Orton, explaining that Orton had mistreated him during their time together as part of ], costing him the World Heavyweight Championship and attacking him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=October 14, 2011 |title=Smackdown: 41 WWE superstars in the ring, 41 WWE Superstars... |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/14/18829166.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721204251/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/14/18829166.html |archive-date=July 21, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=October 22, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Bizarro-Land, South |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/22/18863181.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719175450/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/10/22/18863181.html |archive-date=July 19, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> At ], Rhodes was defeated by Orton in a non-title match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapur |first=Bob |date=October 24, 2011 |title=Henry and Del Rio retain at solid Vengeance show |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/24/18867666.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718042035/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/10/24/18867666.html |archive-date=July 18, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 4 ''SmackDown'', Orton defeated Rhodes in a Street Fight to end the feud; in the process, Orton broke Rhodes' mask.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=November 5, 2011 |title=Smackdown: Of DQs and PPVs |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/05/18928061.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715113108/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/11/05/18928061.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |access-date=December 11, 2011 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 14 ''Raw SuperShow'', Rhodes reappeared without his mask, claiming that Orton had set him free, signalling the end of his masked gimmick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 14, 2011 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 11/14: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live three-hour Raw – The Rock's return, final Survivor Series hype |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_55160.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211310/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_55160.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=December 2, 2011 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ], Rhodes was sole survivor alongside Team Captain ] in their traditional Survivor Series match against Team Orton.


Rhodes then feuded with ''SmackDown'' commentator ], attacking him from behind on several occasions and successfully retaining the Intercontinental Championship against him at ] and on the January 6, 2012 ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324257677 |title=PPV: WWE TLC |date=December 18, 2011 |last=Martin |first=Adam |access-date=December 26, 2011 |publisher=WrestleView |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107205936/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324257677 |archive-date=January 7, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/01/07/19213471.html|title=Smackdown: The champs are here|date=January 7, 2012|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=January 7, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> In the ] Royal Rumble match, Rhodes lasted over 40 minutes and eliminated more wrestlers than other any other competitor with six, before he was eliminated by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_57526.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Rumble match, Punk-Ziggler, Cena-Kane, steel cage|date=January 29, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=January 30, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_57529.shtml|title=WWE News: Royal Rumble match result – Chris Jericho makes Final Four, but did he win the Rumble?|date=January 30, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=February 7, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ] Rhodes pinned Big Show in the ] Elimination Chamber match, before being eliminated by ].<ref name=ec12>{{cite web|last=Plummer|first=Dale|title=Good matches but not enough of them at Elimination Chamber|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/02/20/19401186.html|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|access-date=March 5, 2012|date=February 20, 2012}}</ref><ref name="SDChamber">{{cite web|title = World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan won the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/smackdown-elimination-chamber-2012|publisher=WWE|last=Giannini|first=Alex|date=February 19, 2012|access-date=February 19, 2012}}</ref> Rhodes spent the following weeks highlighting Big Show's embarrassing moments in previous WrestleManias, often costing Big Show to lose matches in the process.<ref>{{cite web|last=Cupach|first=Mike|title=Cupach's WWE SmackDown Report 3/2: Alt. perspective review of last week's Smackdown – Bryan vs. Orton, GM Switch preview, Mike's Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_58796.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=March 16, 2012}}</ref> At ], Rhodes lost the Intercontinental Championship to Big Show, ending his near eight-month reign of 233 days.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Wrestlemania 28 PPV Report 4/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Rock-Cena, Taker-Hunter, Punk-Jericho|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_59831.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 2, 2012}}</ref> Rhodes then feuded with ''SmackDown'' commentator ], attacking him from behind on several occasions and successfully retaining the Intercontinental Championship against him at ] and on the January 6, 2012 ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=December 18, 2011 |title=PPV: WWE TLC |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324257677 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107205936/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1324257677 |archive-date=January 7, 2012 |access-date=December 26, 2011 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hillhouse |first=Dave |date=January 7, 2012 |title=Smackdown: The champs are here |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/01/07/19213471.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715221911/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/01/07/19213471.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |access-date=January 7, 2012 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> In the ] Royal Rumble match, Rhodes lasted over 40 minutes and eliminated more wrestlers than other any other competitor with six, before he was eliminated by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 29, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble report 1/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Rumble match, Punk-Ziggler, Cena-Kane, steel cage |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_57526.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211044443/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_57526.shtml |archive-date=December 11, 2018 |access-date=January 30, 2012 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 30, 2012 |title=WWE News: Royal Rumble match result – Chris Jericho makes Final Four, but did he win the Rumble? |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_57529.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303185838/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_57529.shtml |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=February 7, 2012 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ] Rhodes pinned Big Show in the ] Elimination Chamber match, before being eliminated by Santino Marella.<ref name="ec12">{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=February 20, 2012 |title=Good matches but not enough of them at Elimination Chamber |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/02/20/19401186.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714163916/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2012/02/20/19401186.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |access-date=March 5, 2012 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="SDChamber">{{Cite web |last=Giannini |first=Alex |date=February 19, 2012 |title=World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan won the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/smackdown-elimination-chamber-2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041320/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2012/smackdown-elimination-chamber-2012 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=February 19, 2012 |publisher=WWE}}</ref> Rhodes spent the following weeks highlighting Big Show's embarrassing moments in previous WrestleManias, often costing Big Show to lose matches in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cupach |first=Mike |title=Cupach's WWE SmackDown Report 3/2: Alt. perspective review of last week's Smackdown – Bryan vs. Orton, GM Switch preview, Mike's Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_58796.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180323030650/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_58796.shtml |archive-date=March 23, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ], Rhodes lost the Intercontinental Championship to Big Show, ending his near eight-month reign of 233 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |title=Caldwell's WWE Wrestlemania 28 PPV Report 4/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Rock-Cena, Taker-Hunter, Punk-Jericho |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_59831.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617024142/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_59831.shtml |archive-date=June 17, 2015 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>


Following the loss at WrestleMania, Rhodes went on a brief losing streak, due to Big Show distracting him during matches.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_59908.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/2: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM28 fall-out, how will Cena respond to Rock loss?, two big title matches|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> Four weeks after losing the title, Rhodes regained it at ] by defeating Big Show in a Tables match.<ref name=PWTorch1>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Extreme Rules PPV Report 4/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Brock-Cena, Punk-Jericho in Chicago|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_60881.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=April 30, 2012|date=April 29, 2012}}</ref> On the May 7 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes retained his title against Big Show in a rematch after getting himself counted out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61167.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/7: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – broken bones follow-up, Over the Limit hype|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> Two weeks later at ], Rhodes lost the Intercontinental Championship to the returning Christian.<ref>{{cite web|last=Giannini|first=Alex|title=Christian def. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2012/christian-def-intercontinental-champion-cody-rhodes|work=WWE|access-date=May 21, 2012|date=May 20, 2012}}</ref> On the June 29 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes and ] were defeated by Christian and ] Santino Marella in a ] for the World Heavyweight Championship, due to Otunga being pinned.<ref name=SmackDownresults>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_62913.shtml |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 6/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple Threat match for the World Title |website=PWTorch.com |date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> Afterwards, Rhodes claimed that he had not lost and demanded another chance.<ref name=SmackDownresults/> Four days later on ''Super SmackDown Live'', the WWE Board of Directors granted Rhodes another shot and he defeated Christian to earn a spot in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_63002.shtml |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 7/3: Complete "virtual time" coverage of the live Great American Bash special, including 20-man Battle Royal; winner acts as GM for Smackdown next week |website=PWTorch.com |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> However, at ], he was unsuccessful as the match was won by ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Burdick |first=Michael |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/world-heavyweight-championship-contract-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match |title=Dolph Ziggler won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a World Championship Contract |website=Wwe.com |date=June 29, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> On September 16 at ], Rhodes failed to capture the Intercontinental Championship from ] in a fatal-four-way match, also involving Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_65243.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Night of Champions PPV report 9/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Punk vs. Cena, six title matches|date=September 16, 2012|access-date=September 16, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Following the loss at WrestleMania, Rhodes went on a brief losing streak, due to Big Show distracting him during matches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/2: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM28 fall-out, how will Cena respond to Rock loss?, two big title matches |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_59908.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217133715/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_59908.shtml |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> Four weeks after losing the title, Rhodes regained it at ] by defeating Big Show in a Tables match.<ref name="PWTorch1">{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 29, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Extreme Rules PPV Report 4/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Brock-Cena, Punk-Jericho in Chicago |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_60881.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106053223/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_60881.shtml |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |access-date=April 30, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the May 7 episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', Rhodes retained his title against Big Show in a rematch after getting himself counted out.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 5/7: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – broken bones follow-up, Over the Limit hype |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61167.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217133713/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_61167.shtml |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> Two weeks later at ], Rhodes lost the Intercontinental Championship to the returning Christian. He would go on to lose to Christian in a rematch for the title at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Giannini |first=Alex |date=May 20, 2012 |title=Christian def. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2012/christian-def-intercontinental-champion-cody-rhodes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702000941/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweoverthelimit/2012/christian-def-intercontinental-champion-cody-rhodes |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 21, 2012 |website=WWE}}</ref> On the June 29 ''SmackDown'', Rhodes and David Otunga were defeated by Christian and ] Santino Marella in a ] for the World Heavyweight Championship, due to Otunga being pinned.<ref name="SmackDownresults">{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2012 |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 6/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the show, including Triple Threat match for the World Title |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_62913.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903110042/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_62913.shtml |archive-date=September 3, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=PWTorch.com}}</ref> Afterwards, Rhodes claimed that he had not lost and demanded another chance.<ref name=SmackDownresults/> Four days later on ''Super SmackDown Live'', the WWE Board of Directors granted Rhodes another shot and he defeated Christian to earn a spot in the match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 7/3: Complete "virtual time" coverage of the live Great American Bash special, including 20-man Battle Royal; winner acts as GM for Smackdown next week |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_63002.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305140236/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_63002.shtml |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=PWTorch.com}}</ref> At ], he was unsuccessful as the match was won by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=June 29, 2012 |title=Dolph Ziggler won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match for a World Championship Contract |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/world-heavyweight-championship-contract-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702000940/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2012/world-heavyweight-championship-contract-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=Wwe.com}}</ref> On September 16 at ], Rhodes failed to capture the Intercontinental Championship from ] in a fatal-four-way match, also involving Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 16, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Night of Champions PPV report 9/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – Punk vs. Cena, six title matches |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_65243.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403121633/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_65243.shtml |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=September 16, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>

==== Team Rhodes Scholars (2012–2013) ====
Rhodes then aligned himself with ], attacking ] ] (Daniel Bryan and ]) on the September 24 ''Raw'' and vowing to become the next champions.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/24: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena announcement, Lawler interview, latest on WWE Title picture|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65455.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 30, 2012}}</ref> The team, now known as ], were entered in a Tag Team Championship tournament and defeated The Usos to advance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks' WWE SmackDown Report 9/28: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including Randy Orton vs. The Big Show|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_65587.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=September 30, 2012}}</ref> Ultimately, Team Rhodes Scholars defeated Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara on the October 22 ''Raw'' to win the tournament and become the number one contenders to the Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66112.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 10/22: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – final PPV hype, tournament finals|date=October 22, 2012|access-date=October 22, 2012|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Team Rhodes Scholars got their title opportunity against Team Hell No on October 28 at ], where they won by disqualification, thus Team Hell No retained the title.<ref>{{cite web|title=Team Rhodes Scholars def. Hell No! By Disqualification. |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2012/team-hell-no-team-rhodes-scholars-26059965|work=WWE|access-date=November 2, 2012|date=October 28, 2012}}</ref> Rhodes Scholars received another shot at the WWE Tag Team Championship on the November 14 of '']'', but were defeated by Team Hell No.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_66648.shtml |title=Cupach's WWE Main Event Results 11/14: Cody injured in Tag Title match, Miz-Ziggler, what changed from the taping to TV? |website=PWTorch.com |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> During the match, Rhodes suffered a concussion and a strained shoulder, resulting in him being removed from his traditional five-on-five tag team match at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66650.shtml |title=WWE News: Rhodes injury update – will he miss Survivor Series? |website=PWTorch.com |date=November 14, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>


====Team Rhodes Scholars (2012–2013)====
] ]
Rhodes returned from injury on the December 10 ''Raw'', sporting a ], and he and Sandow defeated ], ] (] and ]), and The Usos in a fatal four-way tag team elimination match to earn the right to face Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara in a number one contender Tables match at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67134.shtml |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 12/10: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena vs. Show, final hype for TLC PPV |website=PWTorch.com |date=December 10, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> Six days later at the pay-per-view, Team Rhodes Scholars defeated Mysterio and Sin Cara to become the number one contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml |title=Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Results 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement |website=PWTorch.com |date=December 16, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> Team Rhodes Scholars received their title shots on the next ''Main Event'' episode, but were once again defeated by Team Hell No.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_67391.shtml |title=Cupach's WWE Main Event Results 12/19: Kane & Bryan defend Tag Titles, Players vs. Team Co-Bro |website=PWTorch.com |date=December 19, 2012 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> On the January 7, 2013, ''Raw'', Team Rhodes Scholars defeated Team Hell No in a non-title match to earn another shot at the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 1/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE Title match, The Rock returns, Cena vs. Ziggler (updated w/Box Score) |website=PWTorch.com |date=January 7, 2013 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> The title rematch took place on January 27 at the ], where Team Rhodes Scholars once again failed to capture the tag team titles. On the next ''SmackDown'', Rhodes and Sandow mutually decided to dissolve Team Rhodes Scholars and remain "best friends".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_68353.shtml |title=Parks's WWE SmackDown Report 2/1: Complete "virtual time" coverage of Friday night show, including a major World Title announcement, Del Rio-Ziggler (updated w/Box Score) |website=PWTorch.com |date=February 1, 2013 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> However, they reunited during the pre-show of ] on February 17, but were defeated by the team of ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68713.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV RESULTS 2/17: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Rock-Punk II, Elimination Chamber match, Shield beats Team Cena|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> Rhodes and Sandow then aligned themselves with ] as they began feuding with Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai) and ] (] and ]).<ref name="Raw3/25/13">{{cite web|last=Mike Tedesco|first=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 3/25/13 (Rock/Cena Q and A)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/40536-wwe-raw-results-3-25-13-rock-cena-q-and-a|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=March 25, 2013}}</ref><ref name=2013Return>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 3/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE recognizes Bearer by incorporating him into Taker-Punk, Lesnar challenges Hunter, no Cena, more|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref><ref name=SmackMarch2213>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – PARKS' WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The two teams were originally booked to face each other in an eight-person mixed tag team match on April 7 at ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/brodus-clay-tensai-the-funkadactyls-vs-team-rhodes-scholars-the-bella-twins-26102098|title=Brodus Clay, Tensai & The Funkadactyls vs. Team Rhodes Scholars & The Bella Twins|access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> but their match was cut due to time constraints.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_69858.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – WWE NEWS: Clay & Tensai comment on match cut from WM29|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The match instead took place the following night on ''Raw'', where Tons of Funk and The Funkadactyls emerged victorious.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref>


Rhodes then aligned himself with ], attacking Tag Team Champions ] (Daniel Bryan and Kane) on the September 24 ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 9/24: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena announcement, Lawler interview, latest on WWE Title picture |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65455.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325005314/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_65455.shtml |archive-date=March 25, 2013 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The team, now known as "Rhodes Scholars", won a Tag Team Championship tournament to become the number one contenders to the Tag Team Championship, but they were defeated by the champions twice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=October 22, 2012 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 10/22: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – final PPV hype, tournament finals |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66112.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201100938/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66112.shtml |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |access-date=October 22, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2012 |title=Team Rhodes Scholars def. Hell No! By Disqualification. |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2012/team-hell-no-team-rhodes-scholars-26059965 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303214256/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2012/team-hell-no-team-rhodes-scholars-26059965 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=November 2, 2012 |website=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2012 |title=Cupach's WWE Main Event Results 11/14: Cody injured in Tag Title match, Miz-Ziggler, what changed from the taping to TV? |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_66648.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702011343/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_66648.shtml |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=PWTorch.com}}</ref> Rhodes suffered a concussion and a strained shoulder, resulting in him being removed from his traditional five-on-five tag team match at ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 14, 2012 |title=WWE News: Rhodes injury update – will he miss Survivor Series? |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66650.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702011325/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66650.shtml |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=PWTorch.com}}</ref>
On July 14 at ] pay-per-view, Rhodes competed in the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, which was won by Damien Sandow after Sandow turned on Rhodes and threw him off of the ladder just as Rhodes was about to win the match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE MITB PPV RESULTS 7/14 (Hour 1): World Title MITB ladder match, IC Title match, Divas Title match|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rhodes attacked Sandow and dissolved Team Rhodes Scholars, turning ] for the first time since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71983.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/15 (Hour 2): The Wyatts Week 2, Rhodes Scholars explode|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> On the July 26 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rhodes stole the briefcase from Sandow and threw it into the ]; Sandow was unable to save it as he could not swim.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72289.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – PARKS'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 7/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Wyatt Family in-ring debut, Del Rio vs. RVD match|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> On the August 5 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes gave Sandow the briefcase that he retrieved from the Gulf of Mexico but kept the contract itself.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72507.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/5 (Hour 1): Bryan's "corporate make-over" kicks off Raw, Del Rio vs. RVD match, Ricardo returns & written off, Henry-Ryback match|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> Rhodes continued his feud with Sandow on that same week's ''SmackDown'', by preventing Sandow from cashing in his new Money in the Bank contract on a vulnerable ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2013-08-09/results-26137625#full-detail-26137624|title=SmackDown: August 09, 2013|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> On August 18 at ], now no longer sporting a mustache, Rhodes defeated Sandow in a singles match,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_72777.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE SSLAM PPV RESULTS 8/18 (Hour 1): World Title match, Ring of Fire, clean-shaven Rhodes vs. Sandow|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> and did so again the following night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72814.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/19 (Hour 1): Cena says farewell, Bryan-Steph confrontation starts Raw, Heyman promo|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', Rhodes teamed with The Miz to defeat Sandow and ] to end the feud.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72955.shtml|title=PWTorch.com – CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 8/26 (Hour 1): Hunter-Bryan confrontation starts Raw, intense Punk-Heyman angle|website=pwtorch.com}}</ref>


After he returned from injury, sporting a ], he and Sandow worked as a tag team, facing the champions Team Hell No twice: one at ''Main Event''<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2012 |title=Cupach's WWE Main Event Results 12/19: Kane & Bryan defend Tag Titles, Players vs. Team Co-Bro |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_67391.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702012658/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwsuperstarsreport/article_67391.shtml |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=PWTorch.com}}</ref> and another at the ]. They would also be joined by ], as they began feuding with Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai) and ] (] and ]).<ref name="Raw3/25/13">{{Cite web |last=Mike Tedesco |first=Mike |title=WWE RAW Results – 3/25/13 (Rock/Cena Q and A) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/40536-wwe-raw-results-3-25-13-rock-cena-q-and-a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225050820/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/40536-wwe-raw-results-3-25-13-rock-cena-q-and-a/ |archive-date=February 25, 2018 |access-date=March 25, 2013 |publisher=Wrestleview}}</ref><ref name="2013Return">{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 3/11: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE recognizes Bearer by incorporating him into Taker-Punk, Lesnar challenges Hunter, no Cena, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404155029/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69177.shtml |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref><ref name="SmackMarch2213">{{Cite web |title=Parks' WWE Smackdown Report 3/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of the Friday night show, including Chris Jericho vs. Jack Swagger in a rematch from last week |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171416/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_69461.shtml |archive-date=April 4, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The two teams were originally booked to face each other in an eight-person mixed tag team match on April 7 at ],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brodus Clay, Tensai & The Funkadactyls vs. Team Rhodes Scholars & The Bella Twins |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/brodus-clay-tensai-the-funkadactyls-vs-team-rhodes-scholars-the-bella-twins-26102098 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702012649/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/brodus-clay-tensai-the-funkadactyls-vs-team-rhodes-scholars-the-bella-twins-26102098 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> but their match was cut due to time constraints.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE News: Clay & Tensai comment on match cut from WM29 |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_69858.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109155532/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_69858.shtml |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The match instead took place the following night on ''Raw'', where Tons of Funk and The Funkadactyls emerged victorious.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403092537/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref>
==== Partnership with Goldust and Stardust (2013–2015) ====
{{main|Cody Rhodes and Goldust}}
On the September 2 ''Raw'', as punishment for speaking out against ] Triple H's authoritarian rule, Rhodes was forced to put his job on the line when he faced WWE Champion Randy Orton in a non-title match; Rhodes lost and was duly "fired".<ref>{{cite web|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|title=Raw: Rhodes, Big Show get put in no-win situations|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/03/21092596.html|work=Slam Wrestling|publisher=]|access-date=November 1, 2013}}</ref> This storyline was put in place to give Rhodes time off for his marriage and honeymoon to ], known on-screen as Eden. Over the next few weeks, Rhodes' brother ] also lost to Orton with Cody's reinstatement on the line, while his father ] was knocked out by Big Show while pleading for his sons to get their jobs back.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw: Edge returns, while Triple H continues to abuse power|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/09/21110481.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|publisher=]|access-date=November 1, 2013|last=Mackinder|first=Matt}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Raw: Bryan rides an emotional roller coaster in Cleveland|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/17/21127846.html|publisher=]|work=Slam! Wrestling|access-date=November 1, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick}}</ref> In return, the vengeful Rhodes brothers gatecrashed ''Raw'' by attacking ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raw: Daniel Bryan and friends unite to take on The Shield|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/24/21145736.html|work=Slam! Wrestling|publisher=]|access-date=November 1, 2013|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick}}</ref>


On July 14 at ] pay-per-view, Rhodes competed in the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, which was won by Damien Sandow after Sandow turned on Rhodes and threw him off of the ladder just as Rhodes was about to win the match.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE MITB PPV Results 7/14 (Hour 1): World Title MITB ladder match, IC Title match, Divas Title match |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929104957/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71942.shtml |archive-date=September 29, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rhodes attacked Sandow and dissolved Team Rhodes Scholars, turning ] for the first time since 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/15 (Hour 2): The Wyatts Week 2, Rhodes Scholars explode |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71983.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217232617/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_71983.shtml |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> They feuded over the briefcase, which Rhodes threw into the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parks's WWE Smackdown Report 7/26: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Wyatt Family in-ring debut, Del Rio vs. RVD match |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72289.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219115140/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_72289.shtml |archive-date=February 19, 2023 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> On August 18 at ], now no longer sporting a mustache, Rhodes defeated Sandow in a singles match,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Sslam PPV Results 8/18 (Hour 1): World Title match, Ring of Fire, clean-shaven Rhodes vs. Sandow |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_72777.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513182453/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_72777.shtml |archive-date=May 13, 2019 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref> and did so again the following night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/19 (Hour 1): Cena says farewell, Bryan-Steph confrontation starts Raw, Heyman promo |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72814.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123182800/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_72814.shtml |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |access-date=October 18, 2019 |website=pwtorch.com}}</ref>
] returned to WWE, teaming with his half-brother Cody.]]
On October 6 at ], Rhodes and Goldust won their jobs back when they defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions, ] and ] in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Asher|first=Matthew|title=Battle may be over but WWE Battleground still leaves unresolved issues|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/06/21176466.html|publisher=]|work=Slam Wrestling|access-date=November 1, 2013|archive-date=April 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419011451/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/06/21176466.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Rhodes brothers then defeated Reigns and Rollins with the help of Big Show in a no disqualification match on the October 14 ''Raw'', to capture the tag title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|title=Raw: The Rhodes brothers get their big chance|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/15/21195641.html|work=Slam! Wrestling|access-date=November 1, 2013|publisher=]}}</ref> On the December 13 ''SmackDown'', it was announced that Cody Rhodes and Goldust would defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Real Americans (] and ]), RybAxel (] and ]), and ] and ] in a fatal four-way tag team match at ]. At the ], Rhodes and Goldust dropped the tag title to ]. In the Royal Rumble match itself, Goldust accidentally eliminated Rhodes right before ] eliminated him. Goldust and Rhodes faced the Outlaws in a rematch on ''Raw'' after the Royal Rumble, which ended in a no contest after ] attacked them both. The titles rematch was then rescheduled for the February 3 ''Raw'' in a steel cage, which The New Age Outlaws won.<ref>{{YouTube|W3c7Jae57zw|"Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The New Age Outlaws – WWE Tag Title Steel Cage Match: Raw, February 3, 2014", from WWE's channel}}</ref>


====The Brotherhood (2013–2014)====
They lost momentum and went through a losing streak. After losing to Curtis Axel and Ryback, Cody, told Goldust to find a better tag team partner and left his brother. Following ], Rhodes tried to find a new partner for his brother, getting ], ], and ] to replace him in the team, both times losing to Axel and Ryback.
{{main|Cody Rhodes and Goldust}}
] returned to WWE, teaming with his half-brother Cody.]]


In September 2013, Rhodes started a storyline with his brother against Triple H. After Rhodes was defeated by Orton, he was fired in storyline.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |title=Raw: Rhodes, Big Show get put in no-win situations |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/03/21092596.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101090651/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/03/21092596.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |website=Slam Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref> This was put in place to give Rhodes time off for his marriage and honeymoon to ]. Over the next few weeks, Rhodes' brother ] also lost to Orton with Cody's reinstatement on the line, while his father Dusty Rhodes was knocked out by Big Show while pleading for his sons to get their jobs back.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mackinder |first=Matt |title=Raw: Edge returns, while Triple H continues to abuse power |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/09/21110481.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101093830/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/09/21110481.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |website=SLAM! Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |title=Raw: Bryan rides an emotional roller coaster in Cleveland |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/17/21127846.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101093833/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/17/21127846.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |website=Slam! Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref> In return, the vengeful Rhodes brothers gatecrashed ''Raw'' by attacking ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |title=Raw: Daniel Bryan and friends unite to take on The Shield |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/24/21145736.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101093828/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/09/24/21145736.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |website=Slam! Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref>
On the June 16 ''Raw'', Rhodes debuted a new character called Stardust (a ring name also previously used by his father during his time in ]), with face paint, a bodysuit and mannerisms similar to those of Goldust. He teamed with his brother to defeat RybAxel that night and then at both ] and on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-6-16/wwe-raw-results-26400632/page-9/ |title=The home of WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Total Divas, WrestleMania and more! |website=Wwe.com |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> On the August 18 ''Raw'', Stardust and Goldust defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions ] in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Summerslam fall-out, Brock gets new WWE World Title belt, Ambrose & Rollins tear it up, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80290.shtml#.U_OW-_l_vtU|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 18, 2014|access-date=August 18, 2014}}</ref> This led to a rematch on the August 25 ''Raw'', where Stardust and Goldust defeated The Usos via countout, but did not win the titles. After the match, both Stardust and Goldust attacked The Usos. At ], Stardust and Goldust defeated the Usos to become WWE Tag Team Champions for their second reign as a team.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena's Return, plus Hogan & Flair & HBK Forum, re-matches, re-matches, and more re-matches|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80417.shtml#.U_x7c_l_vtU|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 25, 2014|access-date=August 25, 2014}}</ref> At ], they successfully retained against The Usos. They lost the title to ] and ] in a fatal four-way tag team match also involving The Usos and ] the next month at ], while also losing a rematch the next night on ''Raw''.


On October 6 at ], Rhodes and Goldust defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions, ] and ] in a non-title match with the stipulation that they would be resigned again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Asher |first=Matthew |title=Battle may be over but WWE Battleground still leaves unresolved issues |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/06/21176466.html |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131011234925/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/06/21176466.html |archive-date=October 11, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |website=Slam Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref> On October 14 episode of ''Raw'', they defeated The Shield in a ] to become Tag Team Champions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes and Goldust's first reign |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/10142013-cody-rhodes-goldust |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019035451/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/10142013-cody-rhodes-goldust |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |access-date=March 27, 2023 |publisher=WWE}}</ref> The Rhodes brothers then retain the titles for months, over opponents which included the former champions The Shield,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |title=Raw: The Rhodes brothers get their big chance |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/15/21195641.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131101090717/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/15/21195641.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=November 1, 2013 |access-date=November 1, 2013 |website=Slam! Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref> until they lost them at the ] to ].
In early February 2015, Goldust and Stardust were defeated by ] and once again began tensions with Stardust showing his frustrations at Goldust. After the match, Goldust called Stardust "Cody" and Stardust responded by telling Goldust to never refer to him by that name again. On the February 16 ''Raw'', Stardust executed ''Cross Rhodes'' on Goldust after a tag match, dissolving the team. He then explained to his father that Cody Rhodes was dead and Dusty may as well be, too.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/17/22240316.html |title=Canoe – Slam! Sports – Wrestling – Raw: Bryan, Reigns not waiting for Fastlane |website=Slam.canoe.ca |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> This led to a match between Goldust and Stardust at ], which Goldust won. Afterwards, Stardust attacked Goldust backstage, while exclaiming to his father that he had killed Cody Rhodes. Stardust also attacked Goldust after Goldust won a match against ] while pretending to be one of Rose's Rosebuds in a costume suit. The feud officially concluded as Stardust then became involved in the Intercontinental Championship ladder match at ], which was won by ].


====Continuing solo as Stardust and departure (2015–2016)==== ====Stardust, creative frustration, and departure (2014–2016)====
] ]
On the April 6 ''Raw'', Stardust answered ]'s ] open challenge, but failed to win the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/john-cena-vs-stardust-united-states-championship-match-raw-april-6-2015-27276330|title=John Cena vs. Stardust - United States Championship Match: Raw, April 6, 2015 - WWE.com|date=April 8, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2018|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408172107/http://www.wwe.com/videos/john-cena-vs-stardust-united-states-championship-match-raw-april-6-2015-27276330|archive-date=April 8, 2015}}</ref> Stardust was defeated by R-Truth in the ] and at the ] pre-show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Passero|first=Mitch|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/r-truth-stardust-27403469|title=R-Truth def. Stardust (Kickoff Match)|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 17, 2015}}</ref>


On the June 16 ''Raw'', Rhodes debuted a new character called Stardust (a ring name also previously used by his father during his time in ]), with face paint, a bodysuit and mannerisms similar to those of Goldust. He teamed with his brother to defeat RybAxel that night and then at both ] and on ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The home of WWE Raw, SmackDown, NXT, Total Divas, WrestleMania and more! |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-6-16/wwe-raw-results-26400632/page-9/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702085906/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-6-16/wwe-raw-results-26400632/page-9 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=Wwe.com}}</ref> On the August 18 ''Raw'', Stardust and Goldust defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions ] in a non-title match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 18, 2014 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Summerslam fall-out, Brock gets new WWE World Title belt, Ambrose & Rollins tear it up, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80290.shtml#.U_OW-_l_vtU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111617/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80290.shtml#.U_OW-_l_vtU |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=August 18, 2014 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> This led to a rematch on the August 25 ''Raw'', where Stardust and Goldust defeated The Usos via countout, but did not win the titles. After the match, both Stardust and Goldust attacked The Usos. At ], Stardust and Goldust defeated the Usos to become WWE Tag Team Champions for their second reign as a team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 25, 2014 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 8/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena's Return, plus Hogan & Flair & HBK Forum, re-matches, re-matches, and more re-matches |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80417.shtml#.U_x7c_l_vtU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112059/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_80417.shtml#.U_x7c_l_vtU |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=August 25, 2014 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At ], they successfully retained against The Usos. They lost the title to Damien Mizdow and The Miz in a fatal four-way tag team match also involving The Usos and ] the next month at ], while also losing a rematch the next night on ''Raw''. At ] they lost to the newly formed team ].
The Stardust character eventually evolved to resemble a ] ], which led to him entering a storyline rivalry with actor ].<ref name=ComicBookCharacters>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/43905-wwe-neville-a-stardust-are-comic-book-characters-come-to-life|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817134957/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/43905-wwe-neville-a-stardust-are-comic-book-characters-come-to-life|title= WWE: Neville & Stardust are comic book characters come to life, what their next conflict should feature|archive-date=August 17, 2015|access-date=August 3, 2015|work=]|quote=He's even changed the name of his trademark rolling cutter move to "The Queen's Crossbow"}}</ref> After confronting Amell on the May 25 ''Raw'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 5/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Memorial Day, final Chamber PPV hype, Cena's Open Challenge, "Entourage," more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_85213.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> Stardust renamed his finishing maneuver ''The Queen's Crossbow'', after ], Amell's character from '']''.<ref name=ComicBookCharacters/> After taking a brief hiatus following the death of his father, Stardust returned on the July 13 ''Raw'', defeating ],<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 7/13: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Brock-Seth contract signing, Cena's Open Challenge, final PPV hype, major Divas Reset |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86178.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 3, 2015}}</ref> starting a new rivalry between the two.<ref name=ComicBookCharacters/> Stardust then went on a winning streak, defeating the likes of R-Truth, Zack Ryder and Fandango. He attacked Neville following his match with King Barrett, and also attacked guest star Stephen Amell, leading to Amell attacking Stardust. At ], Stardust and Barrett were defeated in a tag team match by Amell and Neville.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml|title=Caldwell's SummerSlam report 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches|author=Caldwell, James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=August 23, 2015|access-date=August 23, 2015}}</ref>


On February, the team disbanded after Cody executed ''Cross Rhodes'' on Goldust.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Canoe – Slam! Sports – Wrestling – Raw: Bryan, Reigns not waiting for Fastlane |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/17/22240316.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150218000214/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2015/02/17/22240316.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=February 18, 2015 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=Slam.canoe.ca}}</ref> This led to a match between Goldust and Stardust at ], which Goldust won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woodward |first=Hamish |date=January 28, 2023 |title=Cody Rhodes Time As Stardust Was The Worst Years Of His Career |url=https://atletifo.com/wrestling/cody-rhodes-stardust/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105649/https://atletifo.com/wrestling/cody-rhodes-stardust/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=January 29, 2023 |language=en-GB}}</ref> The brothers tried to have a match at WrestleMania, but the WWE Chairman Vince McMahon did not book the match, since he felt the match was not good enough for WrestleMania.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2021 |title=Dustin Rhodes: 'Vince pensó que un Cody vs. Goldust no era bueno para Wrestlemania' |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/103937-dustin-rhodes-vince-penso-que-un-cody-vs-goldust-no-era-bueno-para-wrestlemania |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105930/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/103937-dustin-rhodes-vince-penso-que-un-cody-vs-goldust-no-era-bueno-para-wrestlemania |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=December 23, 2022}}</ref>
On the September 3 ''SmackDown'', ] aligned themselves with Stardust by attacking Neville before their match, forming the faction "The Cosmic Wasteland". At ], they defeated Neville and ] in a six-man tag team match in the pre-show. After this, they were defeated in every match in which they participated.<ref name="cagema"/> During the 2015 ], Stardust stole Stephen Amell's trophy for celebrity moment of the year. He then suffered back-to-back losses during his feud with Titus O'Neil, who attempted to convince Stardust to go back to being Cody Rhodes.


The Stardust character eventually evolved to resemble a ] ], which led to him entering a storyline rivalry with actor ],<ref name="ComicBookCharacters">{{Cite web |title=WWE: Neville & Stardust are comic book characters come to life, what their next conflict should feature |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/43905-wwe-neville-a-stardust-are-comic-book-characters-come-to-life |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150817134957/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/96-wwe-news/43905-wwe-neville-a-stardust-are-comic-book-characters-come-to-life |archive-date=August 17, 2015 |access-date=August 3, 2015 |website=] |quote=He's even changed the name of his trademark rolling cutter move to "The Queen's Crossbow"}}</ref> renaming his finishing maneuver ''The Queen's Crossbow'', after ], Amell's character from '']''.<ref name=ComicBookCharacters/> At ], he and Barrett were defeated in a tag team match by Amell and Neville.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell, James |date=August 23, 2015 |title=Caldwell's SummerSlam report 8/23: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Taker, Title vs. Title, more big matches |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151126220647/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_87122.shtml |archive-date=November 26, 2015 |access-date=August 23, 2015 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Then, he began to work with ], forming the faction "The Cosmic Wasteland". At ], they defeated Neville and ] in a six-man tag team match in the pre-show.
On the February 15 ''Raw'', Stardust participated in a five-way match for the Intercontinental Championship, but did not win the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim|title=Raw Results in Anaheim 2016|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=February 16, 2016|date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> At ], Stardust competed in a seven-man ] for the Intercontinental Championship, which was won by Zack Ryder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dailyddt.com/2016/03/21/kevin-owens-sami-zayn-dolph-ziggler-miz-stardust-sin-cara-zack-ryder-wwe-wrestlemania-32/|title=WWE WrestleMania 32: Kevin Owens to Face Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Four Others|website=Daily DDT|access-date=March 23, 2016|date=March 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mrosko |first=Geno |url=http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2016/4/3/11356288/wrestlemania-32-results-zack-ryder-wins-the-intercontinental-championship |title=WrestleMania 32 results: Zack Ryder wins the Intercontinental championship |publisher=Cageside Seats |date=April 3, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> Post-WrestleMania, Stardust lost to ] four times on television,<ref name=cagema>{{cite web|title=Stardust, TV matches in 2016|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3686&page=4&year=2016&promotion=1&showtype=TV-Show%7CPay+Per+View&constellationType=|website=cagematch.net|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref> which was followed by a loss to Zack Ryder on the May 20 episode of '']''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trionfo|first1=Richard|title=WWE Superstars report: Titus and Swagger versus Social Outcasts, Ryder versus Stardust|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102146|website=PWInsider.com|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref>


From September until May, he worked on television and PPV in minor storylines and losses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=February 16, 2016 |title=Raw Results in Anaheim 2016 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006090746/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/57788-wwe-raw-results-2-15-16-live-results-from-anaheim/ |archive-date=October 6, 2016 |access-date=February 16, 2016 |publisher=Wrestleview}}</ref> At ], Stardust competed in a seven-man ] for the Intercontinental Championship, which was won by Zack Ryder.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 21, 2016 |title=WWE WrestleMania 32: Kevin Owens to Face Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Four Others |url=https://dailyddt.com/2016/03/21/kevin-owens-sami-zayn-dolph-ziggler-miz-stardust-sin-cara-zack-ryder-wwe-wrestlemania-32/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100721/https://dailyddt.com/2016/03/21/kevin-owens-sami-zayn-dolph-ziggler-miz-stardust-sin-cara-zack-ryder-wwe-wrestlemania-32/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2016 |website=Daily DDT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mrosko |first=Geno |date=April 3, 2016 |title=WrestleMania 32 results: Zack Ryder wins the Intercontinental championship |url=http://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2016/4/3/11356288/wrestlemania-32-results-zack-ryder-wins-the-intercontinental-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100712/https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2016/4/3/11356288/wrestlemania-32-results-zack-ryder-wins-the-intercontinental-championship |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |publisher=Cageside Seats}}</ref><ref name="cagema">{{Cite web |title=Stardust, TV matches in 2016 |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3686&page=4&year=2016&promotion=1&showtype=TV-Show%7CPay+Per+View&constellationType= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711023000/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2 |archive-date=July 11, 2016 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |title=WWE Superstars report: Titus and Swagger versus Social Outcasts, Ryder versus Stardust |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102146 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100728/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102146 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |website=PWInsider.com}}</ref> On May 21, 2016, Rhodes revealed on ] that he had requested his release from WWE,<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=734074764042600448 |user=PrinceCGR |title=(1/2) The past ten years have been quite the trek, but as of earlier today I have asked for my release from @WWE |author=Hyrule Husky |date=May 21, 2016}}</ref> which was officially granted the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes released |url=http://www.wwe.com/article/cody-rhodes-released |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100715/https://www.wwe.com/article/cody-rhodes-released |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |publisher=WWE}}</ref> Rhodes cited frustrations with WWE's creative department and his position within the company as the reasons for requesting his release, noting that he had "pleaded" with writers to end the Stardust gimmick for over six months and pitched numerous storyline ideas which had been ignored.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rhodes |first=Cody |title=My one&only statement on the matter. No podcasts or tell-all nonsense. Thank you friends. (Part 1) |url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjF5AxQVAAAG53q.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628122813/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjF5AxQVAAAG53q.jpg |archive-date=June 28, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rhodes |first=Cody |title=My one&only statement on the matter. No podcasts or tell-all nonsense. Thank you friends. (Part 2) |url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjF5AxxWkAAX2QS.jpg |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628122813/https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjF5AxxWkAAX2QS.jpg |archive-date=June 28, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref><ref name="TorchState">{{Cite news |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 23, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes Statement on WWE exit – why he left, the Moment of Clarity, broken Creative system, last conversation with Triple H, honoring Dusty, what's next? |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/22/cody-rhodes-statement-wwe-exit-left-moment-clarity-broken-creative-system-last-conversation-triple-h-honoring-dusty-whats-next/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523061428/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/22/cody-rhodes-statement-wwe-exit-left-moment-clarity-broken-creative-system-last-conversation-triple-h-honoring-dusty-whats-next/ |archive-date=May 23, 2016 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=May 23, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes addresses his departure from WWE and his future |url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/05/22/cody-rhodes-addresses-his-departure-from-wwe-and-his-future/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160523110137/http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/05/22/cody-rhodes-addresses-his-departure-from-wwe-and-his-future/ |archive-date=May 23, 2016 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Reflecting on Rhodes' WWE career, ] of the '']'' wrote that following his run with Legacy, Rhodes was "used as more of a lower and mid-card wrestler in a number of changing roles", adding that "his career had gone nowhere and he hadn't been used well".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=May 21, 2016 |title=Cody Runnels requests his release from WWE |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/cody-runnels-requested-his-release-wwe-213191 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100728/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/cody-runnels-requested-his-release-wwe-213191 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> James Caldwell of ''Pro Wrestling Torch'' wrote that Rhodes "had been floundering as the Stardust character over the past year or so, mostly landing on ''Superstars'' or ''Main Event''".<ref name=TorchState/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 21, 2016 |title="Stardust" Cody Rhodes announces exit from WWE |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/21/breaking-stardust-cody-rhodes-announces-exit-wwe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100723/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/21/breaking-stardust-cody-rhodes-announces-exit-wwe/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |website=PWTorch.com}}</ref> Jason Powell of ''Pro Wrestling Dot Net'' commented that Rhodes choosing to leave was "surprising in the sense that Cody and his family have worked for WWE for so long".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 21, 2016 |title=Cody "Stardust" Rhodes asks for his release from WWE |url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/05/21/wwe-wrestler-cody-stardust-rhodes-asks-for-his-release-from-wwe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100734/https://prowrestling.net/site/2016/05/21/wwe-wrestler-cody-stardust-rhodes-asks-for-his-release-from-wwe/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |website=prowrestling.net}}</ref> Meanwhile, Dave Scherer of ''Pro Wrestling Insider'' wrote: "I can't say I blame him a bit. Not even a little bit. WWE never gave him a real chance, and that's just sad to me".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scherer |first=Dave |title=And the reason Cody Rhodes asked for his release is.... |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102176 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702100718/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102176 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |website=PWInsider.com}}</ref> In September 2019, Rhodes revealed WWE Executive Vice President Triple H's reaction to his WWE departure, where Rhodes stated:
On May 21, 2016, Rhodes revealed on ] that he had requested his release from WWE,<ref>{{cite tweet|user=PrinceCGR|author=Hyrule Husky|number=734074764042600448|date=May 21, 2016|title=(1/2) The past ten years have been quite the trek, but as of earlier today I have asked for my release from @WWE}}</ref> which was officially granted the following day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cody Rhodes released|url=http://www.wwe.com/article/cody-rhodes-released|publisher=WWE|access-date=May 22, 2016}}</ref> Rhodes cited frustrations with WWE's creative department and his position within the company as the reasons for requesting his release, noting that he had "pleaded" with writers to end the Stardust gimmick for over 6 months and pitched numerous storyline ideas which had been ignored.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rhodes|first1=Cody|title=My one&only statement on the matter. No podcasts or tell-all nonsense. Thank you friends. (Part 1)|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjF5AxQVAAAG53q.jpg|access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Rhodes|first1=Cody|title=My one&only statement on the matter. No podcasts or tell-all nonsense. Thank you friends. (Part 2)|url=https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjF5AxxWkAAX2QS.jpg|access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref><ref name=TorchState>{{cite news|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/22/cody-rhodes-statement-wwe-exit-left-moment-clarity-broken-creative-system-last-conversation-triple-h-honoring-dusty-whats-next/|title=Cody Rhodes Statement on WWE exit – why he left, the Moment of Clarity, broken Creative system, last conversation with Triple H, honoring Dusty, what's next? |date=May 23, 2016|first=James|last=Caldwell|access-date=May 23, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/05/22/cody-rhodes-addresses-his-departure-from-wwe-and-his-future/|title= Cody Rhodes addresses his departure from WWE and his future|date=May 23, 2016|access-date=May 23, 2016|work=prowrestling.net}}</ref>
<blockquote>Hunter took it very personally because he had done so much for my dad at NXT. There was one conversation where he said, "I'm shocked that you feel this way after everything I've done for your family." But I told him, "I'm not my dad. I can't stay here out of loyalty to you for giving my dad a job in 2005. I get it, and the little boy in me really appreciates what you did for my dad. But I'm not him. He's not here anymore. I've got to be me." I think Hunter, he's been in wrestling long enough that he knew, "Oh, this is a real one. He's not asking for more money. He's not asking for a title shot. Nothing would matter at this point." I let the burn get too bad before I said anything, if that makes any sense.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2019 |title=Cody Rhodes Says Triple H Took his WWE Departure Very Personally |url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/cody-rhodes-says-triple-h-took-his-wwe-departure-very-personally |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230217144810/https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/cody-rhodes-says-triple-h-took-his-wwe-departure-very-personally |archive-date=February 17, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2020 |publisher=www.ewrestlingnews.com}}</ref></blockquote>


Despite that, Rhodes consistently spoke highly of WWE following his departure, adding that there were no grudges between him and the company and that any decisions the company makes regarding him are largely business-based.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody on Denial of 'Cody Rhodes' Trademark, Claims He Holds No Grudge Toward WWE Over It |url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/cody-denial-cody-rhodes-trademark-wwe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018141311/https://411mania.com/wrestling/cody-denial-cody-rhodes-trademark-wwe/ |archive-date=October 18, 2023 |access-date=September 5, 2021 |website=411Mania}}</ref> This included WWE redesigning the Intercontinental Championship belt (whose 2011–2019 design was introduced in storyline by Rhodes) in 2019 around the same time AEW launched being a coincidence as opposed to trying to separate themselves from Rhodes, as Rhodes himself acknowledged that the physical belt was due for a redesign anyway.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2019 |title=Cody Rhodes Comments on if He's the Reason WWE Changed up the Intercontinental Title Belt |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/11/cody-rhodes-comments-on-if-he-the-reason-wwe-changed-up-the-662570/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110103/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/11/cody-rhodes-comments-on-if-he-the-reason-wwe-changed-up-the-662570/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=April 28, 2021}}</ref>
Reflecting on Rhodes' WWE career, ] of the '']'' wrote that following his run with Legacy, Rhodes was "used as more of a lower and mid-card wrestler in a number of changing roles", adding that "his career had gone nowhere and he hadn't been used well".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|author-link1=Dave Meltzer|title=Cody Runnels requests his release from WWE|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/cody-runnels-requested-his-release-wwe-213191|work=]|access-date=May 23, 2016|date=May 21, 2016}}</ref> James Caldwell of ''Pro Wrestling Torch'' wrote that Rhodes "had been floundering as the Stardust character over the past year or so, mostly landing on ''Superstars'' or ''Main Event''".<ref name=TorchState/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title="Stardust" Cody Rhodes announces exit from WWE|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/21/breaking-stardust-cody-rhodes-announces-exit-wwe/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=May 23, 2016|date=May 21, 2016}}</ref> Jason Powell of ''Pro Wrestling Dot Net'' commented that Rhodes choosing to leave was "surprising in the sense that Cody and his family have worked for WWE for so long".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=Cody "Stardust" Rhodes asks for his release from WWE|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2016/05/21/wwe-wrestler-cody-stardust-rhodes-asks-for-his-release-from-wwe/|website=prowrestling.net|access-date=May 23, 2016|date=May 21, 2016}}</ref> Meanwhile, Dave Scherer of ''Pro Wrestling Insider'' wrote: "I can't say I blame him a bit. Not even a little bit. WWE never gave him a real chance, and that's just sad to me".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Scherer|first1=Dave|title=And the reason Cody Rhodes asked for his release is....|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=102176|website=PWInsider.com|access-date=May 23, 2016}}</ref>


===Independent circuit (2016–2018)===
In September 2019, Rhodes revealed WWE Executive Vice President ]'s reaction to his WWE departure, where Rhodes stated
{{see also|All In (professional wrestling event)|l1=All In}}
<blockquote>
] as ] in June 2017]]
Hunter took it very personally because he had done so much for my dad at NXT. There was one conversation where he said, "I'm shocked that you feel this way after everything I've done for your family." But I told him, "I'm not my dad. I can't stay here out of loyalty to you for giving my dad a job in 2005. I get it, and the little boy in me really appreciates what you did for my dad. But I'm not him. He's not here anymore. I've got to be me." I think Hunter, he's been in wrestling long enough that he knew, "Oh, this is a real one. He's not asking for more money. He's not asking for a title shot. Nothing would matter at this point." I let the burn get too bad before I said anything, if that makes any sense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/cody-rhodes-says-triple-h-took-his-wwe-departure-very-personally|title=Cody Rhodes Says Triple H Took his WWE Departure Very Personally|publisher=www.ewrestlingnews.com|date=September 30, 2019|access-date=June 26, 2020}}</ref>
After he left WWE, Rhodes continued working under his real name on the independent circuit, but often dropped his last name in order to avoid conflict with WWE.<ref name="RhodesName" /> Rhodes' first post-WWE match was for ] in ], on August 19 at Evolve 66, defeating ] by submission.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 3, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes to Wrestle at Evolve 66 |url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/cody-rhodes-to-wrestle-at-evolve-66/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702101252/https://411mania.com/wrestling/cody-rhodes-to-wrestle-at-evolve-66/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |publisher=411Mania}}</ref><ref name="e66">{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2016 |title=Evolve 66 results: Cody Rhodes makes his return to professional wrestling |url=https://www2.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-66-results-cody-rhodes-makes-his-return-professional-wrestling-219076 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702101457/https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-66-results-cody-rhodes-makes-his-return-professional-wrestling-219076 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> After the match, Rhodes called out ].<ref name="e66" /> The following day, he lost to ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 20, 2016 |title=Evolve 67 results: Cody Rhodes vs. Chris Hero |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-67-results-cody-rhodes-vs-chris-hero-219106 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702101359/https://www2.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-67-results-cody-rhodes-vs-chris-hero-219106 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |work=Won/F4W}}</ref>
</blockquote>


Rhodes wrestled for the ] promotion from August 25 to 28. On August 25, he beat Brian Anthony in a match with ] as the guest referee, in ]. On August 26, Rhodes beat ] in ] (the match had been announced on June 3 and their wives were in their corners).<ref>{{Cite news |date=June 3, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes announces new match from The List, will involve wife Brandi Rhodes |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/03/21665/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702103435/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/03/21665/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On August 27, he beat ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 2, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes's List – Rhodes comments on facing Kurt Angle post-WWE |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/01/cody-rhodes-begins-list-big-post-wwe-match-announced-august/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702104937/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/01/cody-rhodes-begins-list-big-post-wwe-match-announced-august/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On August 28, Rhodes beat ] in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes to Face Jushin Liger, Kurt Angle in August |url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/719925-cody-rhodes-announced-for-another-big-post-wwe-match-wwe-revisits-john-cenas-2005-rap-album |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171005101225/http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/719925-cody-rhodes-announced-for-another-big-post-wwe-match-wwe-revisits-john-cenas-2005-rap-album |archive-date=October 5, 2017 |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=Wrestlezone.com}}</ref>
Despite that, Rhodes has consistently spoken highly of WWE in the years since his departure, adding that there are no grudges between him and the company and understands any decisions the company makes regarding him are largely business-based.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=771102556709715970|user=CodyRhodes|title=WWE Cut ties w/TMZ-they ran my Mother's 911 call Cut ties w/ESPN-they insulted a child Have balls. "'Mainstream" ain't always worth it.<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |access-date=2017-11-19|language=en|date=2016-08-31}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/cody-denial-cody-rhodes-trademark-wwe/|title=411MANIA|website=Cody on Denial of ‘Cody Rhodes’ Trademark, Claims He Holds No Grudge Toward WWE Over It}}</ref> This included WWE redesigning the Intercontinental Championship belt around the same time AEW launched being a coincidence as opposed to trying to separate themselves from Rhodes, as Rhodes himself acknowledged that the physical belt was due for a redesign anyway.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/11/cody-rhodes-comments-on-if-he-the-reason-wwe-changed-up-the-662570/|title = Cody Rhodes Comments on if He's the Reason WWE Changed up the Intercontinental Title Belt}}</ref>


On June 6, ] (PWG) announced that Rhodes would be wrestling in their annual ] tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=June 6, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes booked for PWG's Battle of Los Angeles tournament |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/06/rhodesbola/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702105751/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/06/rhodesbola/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=June 19, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 3, Rhodes, billed as Cody R,<ref name="BOLAShop">{{Cite web |title=2016 Battle of Los Angeles – Stage Two |url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/merch/2016/dvd0174.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230092608/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/merch/2016/dvd0174.html |archive-date=December 30, 2018 |access-date=September 9, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> defeated Sami Callihan in his first round match in the tournament.<ref name="BOLA2016N2">{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=September 4, 2016 |title=PWG Battle of Los Angeles night two results: A phenomenal night of action |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-two-results-phenomenal-night-action-220026 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702105757/https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-two-results-phenomenal-night-action-220026 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> The following day, Rhodes was eliminated from the tournament in the quarterfinals by eventual winner ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=September 5, 2016 |title=PWG BOLA Night 3 results: A winner is crowned; Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr & Fenix |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-3-results-winner-crowned-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-220101 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702105747/https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-3-results-winner-crowned-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-220101 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=September 5, 2016 |website=]}}</ref>
=== Independent circuit (2016–2018) ===
{{see also|All In (professional wrestling event)}}
] as A1 Tag Team Champions in June 2017]]
After he left WWE, Rhodes continued working under his real name on the independent circuit, but often hesitated from using it in order to avoid conflict with WWE.<ref name="RhodesName"/> Rhodes' first post-WWE match was for ] in ] on August 19 at Evolve 66, defeating ] by submission.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/cody-rhodes-to-wrestle-at-evolve-66/ |title=Cody Rhodes to Wrestle at Evolve 66 |publisher=411Mania |date=June 3, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref><ref name="e66">{{cite web|url=https://www2.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-66-results-cody-rhodes-makes-his-return-professional-wrestling-219076|title=EVOLVE 66 results: Cody Rhodes makes his return to professional wrestling|date=August 19, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> After the match, Rhodes called out ].<ref name="e66"/> The following day, he lost to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/evolve-67-results-cody-rhodes-vs-chris-hero-219106|title=EVOLVE 67 results: Cody Rhodes vs. Chris Hero|date=August 20, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref>


On November 26 at WrestleCade's Showcase of Champions, Rhodes defeated ] for the ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes is the new GFW NEX*GEN Champion – Global Force Wrestling |url=http://globalforcewrestling.com/cody-rhodes-new-gfw-nexgen-champion/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180905082920/http://globalforcewrestling.com/cody-rhodes-new-gfw-nexgen-champion/ |archive-date=September 5, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=globalforcewrestling.com}}</ref> On March 3, 2017, Rhodes appeared for Northeast Wrestling (NEW) in Connecticut, defeating Kurt Angle in a steel cage match.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=March 2017 |title=Week in Wrestling: Kurt Angle's next indie match is his last |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/03/01/wwe-week-wrestling-kurt-angle-cody-rhodes-bobby-fish |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702110239/https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/03/01/wwe-week-wrestling-kurt-angle-cody-rhodes-bobby-fish |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> On March 18, 2017, Cody defeated Mike Bennett for the NEW Heavyweight Championship.<ref name=NEWHW/> On December 1, 2017, Rhodes lost the NEW Heavyweight Championship to ] in a triple threat match.
Rhodes wrestled for the ] promotion from August 25 to 28. On August 25, he beat Brian Anthony in a match with ] as the guest referee, in ]. On August 25, Rhodes beat ] in ] (the match had been announced on June 3 and their wives were in their corners).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/03/21665/ |title=Cody Rhodes announces new match from The List, will involve wife Brandi Rhodes |newspaper=Pro Wrestling Torch |date= June 3, 2016|access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref> On August 27, he beat ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/01/cody-rhodes-begins-list-big-post-wwe-match-announced-august/|title=Cody Rhodes's List – Rhodes comments on facing Kurt Angle post-WWE|access-date=June 19, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=June 2, 2016}}</ref> On August 28, Rhodes beat ] in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/719925-cody-rhodes-announced-for-another-big-post-wwe-match-wwe-revisits-john-cenas-2005-rap-album |title=Cody Rhodes to Face Jushin Liger, Kurt Angle in August |website=Wrestlezone.com |date=June 18, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>


On October 6, 2016, he made his debut with ] (WCPW) at the iPPV Refuse to Lose under the ring name Cody Rhodes, defeating ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kurt Angle vs. Joe Hendry, Doug Williams vs. Cody Rhodes and More: 'Refuse to Lose' iPPV on FiteTV Coverage |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/105200/kurt-angle-vs-joe-hendry-doug-williams-vs-cody-rhodes-and-more-refuse-to-lose-ippv-on-fitetv-coverage-.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702110944/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/105200/kurt-angle-vs-joe-hendry-doug-williams-vs-cody-rhodes-and-more-refuse-to-lose-ippv-on-fitetv-coverage-.html%3Fp%3D1 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=pwinsider.com}}</ref> The following day at the 14th episode of ''Loaded'', Rhodes unsuccessfully challenged ] for the WCPW Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |title=Title Reigns « WCPW World Championship « Titles Database « Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3073&page=5&reign=2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024165421/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3073&page=5&reign=2 |archive-date=October 24, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2016 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> Rhodes faced Kurt Angle at True Legacy in a losing effort.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 4, 2016 |title=WCPW True Legacy |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7541052/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715152044/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7541052/ |archive-date=July 15, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> After the match, Rhodes issued a challenge to ] for the WCPW Internet Championship, which Ligero accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defiant Wrestling |date=November 12, 2016 |title=Kurt Angle vs. Cody Rhodes (True Legacy 2016) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXEtHg8PXFg |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/AXEtHg8PXFg |archive-date=December 17, 2021 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On November 30 at Delete WCPW, Rhodes defeated El Ligero for the WCPW Internet Championship and retained his GFW NEX*GEN Championship at the same time in a title for title match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |title=WCPW Delete WCPW « Events Database « Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=165237 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203143911/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=165237 |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=December 1, 2016 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref>
On June 6, ] (PWG) announced that Rhodes would be wrestling in their annual ] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/06/rhodesbola/|title=Cody Rhodes booked for PWG's Battle of Los Angeles tournament|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=June 6, 2016|access-date=June 19, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On September 3, Rhodes, billed as Cody R,<ref name="BOLAShop">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/merch/2016/dvd0174.html|title=2016 Battle of Los Angeles – Stage Two|access-date=September 9, 2016|work=]}}</ref> defeated Sami Callihan in his first round match in the tournament.<ref name=BOLA2016N2>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-two-results-phenomenal-night-action-220026|title=PWG Battle of Los Angeles night two results: A phenomenal night of action|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=September 4, 2016|access-date=September 4, 2016|work=]}}</ref> The following day, Rhodes was eliminated from the tournament in the quarterfinals by eventual winner ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-3-results-winner-crowned-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-220101|title=PWG BOLA Night 3 results: A winner is crowned; Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr & Fenix|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=September 5, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2016|work=]}}</ref>


On April 29, 2017, at No Regrets, Rhodes lost the WCPW Internet Championship to ] in a triple threat match also involving ].<ref name="NR" /> Later that night, Rhodes took part in a battle royal for the WCPW Championship but was eliminated by Joe Coffey.<ref name="NR">{{Cite web |title=WCPW No Regrets |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=173726 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203143747/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=173726 |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2017 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> The following day, Rhodes defeated former WCPW Champion Drew Galloway in his final match with WCPW.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup – Mexican Qualifying Round |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=173935 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203143736/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=173935 |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2017 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>
On November 26 at WrestleCade's Showcase of Champions, Rhodes defeated ] for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://globalforcewrestling.com/cody-rhodes-new-gfw-nexgen-champion/|title=Cody Rhodes is the new GFW NEX*GEN Champion – Global Force Wrestling|website=globalforcewrestling.com|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> On March 3, 2017, Rhodes appeared for Northeast Wrestling (NEW) in Connecticut, defeating Kurt Angle in a steel cage match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/03/01/wwe-week-wrestling-kurt-angle-cody-rhodes-bobby-fish|title=Week in Wrestling: Kurt Angle's next indie match is his last|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> On March 18, 2017, Cody defeated Mike Bennett for the NEW Heavyweight Championship.<ref name=NEWHW/> On December 1, 2017, Rhodes lost the NEW Heavyweight Championship to ] in a triple threat match.


In May 2017, Dave Meltzer suggested that an independent wrestling show would be unable to sell out a ten thousand seat arena in the United States. Rhodes, along with ], challenged the idea by planning a show specifically for the purposes of drawing ten thousand fans.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Howard |first=Brandon |title=7 things to know about 'All In' – the huge indie wrestling show coming to the Chicago area |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-all-in-wrestling-chicago-young-bucks-cody-20180511-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514064332/http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-all-in-wrestling-chicago-young-bucks-cody-20180511-story.html |archive-date=May 14, 2018 |access-date=May 13, 2018 |work=chicagotribune.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In May 2018, it was announced that the show would be named ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=All In (@ALL_IN_2018) {{!}} Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/all_in_2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524115742/https://twitter.com/ALL_IN_2018 |archive-date=May 24, 2019 |access-date=May 13, 2018 |website=twitter.com |language=en}}</ref> On May 13, 2018, tickets to "All In" sold out in 30 minutes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 13, 2018 |title=All In tickets sell out almost immediately after going on sale |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/all-tickets-sell-out-almost-immediately-after-going-sale-257626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180514025522/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/all-tickets-sell-out-almost-immediately-after-going-sale-257626 |archive-date=May 14, 2018 |access-date=May 13, 2018 |work=WON/F4W – WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results |language=en}}</ref> At the event on September 1, Cody defeated ] to win the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiari |first=Mike |title=Cody Rhodes Beats Nick Aldis, Wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title at All In |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792041-cody-rhodes-beats-nick-aldis-wins-nwa-worlds-heavyweight-title-at-all-in |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702153210/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792041-cody-rhodes-beats-nick-aldis-wins-nwa-worlds-heavyweight-title-at-all-in |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=February 19, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref> Cody lost the championship back to Aldis in a ] at the ] on October 21.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Powell's NWA 70th Anniversary live review: Cody vs. Nick Aldis in a best of three falls match for the NWA Championship, new NWA National Champion crowned, Jazz vs. Penelope Ford for the NWA Women's Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/21/powells-nwa-70th-anniversary-live-review-cody-vs-nick-aldis-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-nwa-championship-new-nwa-national-champion-crowned-jazz-vs-penelope-ford-for-th/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022033546/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/21/powells-nwa-70th-anniversary-live-review-cody-vs-nick-aldis-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-nwa-championship-new-nwa-national-champion-crowned-jazz-vs-penelope-ford-for-th/ |archive-date=October 22, 2018 |access-date=October 21, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>
On October 6, 2016, he made his debut with ] (WCPW) at the iPPV Refuse to Lose under the ring name Cody Rhodes, defeating ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/105200/kurt-angle-vs-joe-hendry-doug-williams-vs-cody-rhodes-and-more-refuse-to-lose-ippv-on-fitetv-coverage-.html?p=1|title=KURT ANGLE VS. JOE HENDRY, DOUG WILLIAMS VS. CODY RHODES AND MORE: 'REFUSE TO LOSE' iPPV ON FITETV COVERAGE - PWInsider.com|website=pwinsider.com|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> The following day at the 14th episode of ''Loaded'', Rhodes unsuccessfully challenged ] for the WCPW Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3073&page=5&reign=2|title=Title Reigns « WCPW World Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=cagematch.net|access-date=December 20, 2016}}</ref> Rhodes faced Kurt Angle at True Legacy in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7541052/|title=WCPW True Legacy|date=November 4, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2018|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> After the match, Rhodes issued a challenge to ] for the WCPW Internet Championship, which Ligero accepted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXEtHg8PXFg |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/AXEtHg8PXFg |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|title=Kurt Angle vs. Cody Rhodes (True Legacy 2016)|last=Defiant Wrestling|date=November 12, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2018|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On November 30 at Delete WCPW, Rhodes defeated El Ligero for the WCPW Internet Championship and retained his GFW NEX*GEN Championship at the same time in a title for title match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=165237|title=WCPW Delete WCPW « Events Database « Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|last=Kreikenbohm|first=Philip|website=cagematch.net|access-date=December 1, 2016}}</ref>


===Ring of Honor (2016–2018)===
On April 29, 2017, at No Regrets, Rhodes lost the WCPW Internet Championship to Gabriel Kidd in a triple threat match also involving ].<ref name="NR"/> Later that night, Rhodes took part in a battle royal for the WCPW Championship but was eliminated by Joe Coffey.<ref name="NR">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=173726|title=WCPW No Regrets|access-date=October 3, 2017|work=Cagematch}}</ref> The following day, Rhodes defeated former WCPW Champion Drew Galloway in his final match with WCPW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=173935|title=WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup – Mexican Qualifying Round|access-date=October 3, 2017|work=Cagematch}}</ref>
{{see also|Bullet Club}}

In May 2017, ] suggested that an independent wrestling show would be unable to sell out a ten thousand seat arena in the United States. Rhodes, along with ], challenged the idea by planning a show specifically for the purposes of drawing ten thousand fans.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/ct-all-in-wrestling-chicago-young-bucks-cody-20180511-story.html|title=7 things to know about 'All In' – the huge indie wrestling show coming to the Chicago area|last=Howard|first=Brandon|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=May 13, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> In May 2018, it was announced that the show would be named ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/all_in_2018|title=All In (@ALL_IN_2018) {{!}} Twitter|website=twitter.com|language=en|access-date=May 13, 2018}}</ref> On May 13, 2018, tickets to "All In" sold out in 30 minutes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/all-tickets-sell-out-almost-immediately-after-going-sale-257626|title=All In tickets sell out almost immediately after going on sale|date=May 13, 2018|work=WON/F4W – WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|access-date=May 13, 2018|language=en}}</ref> At the event on September 1, Cody defeated ] to win the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792041-cody-rhodes-beats-nick-aldis-wins-nwa-worlds-heavyweight-title-at-all-in|title=Cody Rhodes Beats Nick Aldis, Wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title at All In|first=Mike|last=Chiari|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=February 19, 2019}}</ref> Cody lost the championship back to Aldis in a ] at the ] on October 21.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=Powell's NWA 70th Anniversary live review: Cody vs. Nick Aldis in a best of three falls match for the NWA Championship, new NWA National Champion crowned, Jazz vs. Penelope Ford for the NWA Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/10/21/powells-nwa-70th-anniversary-live-review-cody-vs-nick-aldis-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-nwa-championship-new-nwa-national-champion-crowned-jazz-vs-penelope-ford-for-th/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 21, 2018|access-date=October 21, 2018}}</ref>

=== Ring of Honor (2016–2018) ===
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On July 19, 2016, Rhodes announced that he would appear at ]'s (ROH) ] pay-per-view on December 2. ROH made the official announcement the following day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/cody-rhodes-alert-rhodes-heading-rohs-final-battle/|title=Official Announcement – Cody Rhodes to ROH's Final Battle PPV|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=July 20, 2016|access-date=September 4, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the event, Rhodes, who was simply billed as Cody, defeated ] following a ], then proceed to attack Lethal, senior referee Todd Sinclair, taunted ROH fans and shoved ROH commentator ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/02/kellers-roh-final-battle-2016-ppv-report-122-cole-vs-oreilly-cody-rhodes-vs-lethal-cabana-vs-dalton-briscoes-vs-young-bucks/|title=Keller's ROH Final Battle 2016 PPV report 12/2: Cole vs. O'Reilly, Cody Rhodes vs. Lethal, Cabana vs. Dalton, Briscoes vs. Young Bucks|last=Keller|first=Wade|author-link=Wade Keller|date=December 2, 2016|access-date=December 2, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the January 18 episode of '']'', Cody defeated Corino.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0118/621338/roh-tv-recap/|title=ROH TV Recap (1/18): Cody Rhodes Vs. Steve Corino, Jay Lethal Vs. Jushin Liger And More - WrestlingInc.com|work=WrestlingInc.com|access-date=April 9, 2017|language=en}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=April 2017}} At the ] event on April 1, Cody was defeated by Jay Lethal in a ]. Later in the night, he attacked former ] ].<ref>{{cite web|last=McNeill|first=Pat|title=McNEILL's ROH Supercard Of Honor XI IPPV Report 4/1: Hardys vs. Bucks Ladder Match, Daniels vs. Castle|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/01/mcneills-roh-supercard-honor-xi-ippv-report-41-hardys-vs-bucks-ladder-match-daniels-vs-castle/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=April 1, 2017|access-date=April 1, 2017}}</ref> On May 12 at ], Cody unsuccessfully challenged Christopher Daniels for the ROH World Championship in a three-way match also involving Jay Lethal.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-war-worlds-ppv-live-results-daniels-vs-cody-vs-lethal-235346 | title = ROH War of the Worlds PPV live results: Daniels vs. Cody vs. Lethal | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=May 12, 2017 | access-date=May 12, 2017 | work=]}}</ref> On June 23 at ], Cody defeated Daniels to become the new ROH World Champion, marking the first world title of his career.<ref name="BITW2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-christopher-daniels-vs-cody-237881|title=ROH Best in the World live results: Christopher Daniels vs. Cody|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|author-link1=Dave Meltzer|last2=Currier|first2=Joseph|date=June 23, 2017|access-date=June 23, 2017|work=]}}</ref> Cody was also billed as the first member of the Rhodes family to capture a world title in 31 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-wwe-house-shows-cody-rhodes-mr-pogo-237861|title=Daily Update: WWE house shows, Cody Rhodes, Mr. Pogo|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=June 23, 2017|access-date=June 24, 2017|work=]}}</ref> Cody and Dusty are the second father-son combination to win major world championships in the United States after ] and ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/cody-rhodes-receives-six-stitches-after-roh-world-title-win-237921 | title = Cody Rhodes receives six stitches after ROH World title win | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=June 24, 2017 | access-date=June 24, 2017 |work=]}}</ref> On July 19, 2016, Rhodes announced that he would appear at ]'s (ROH) ] pay-per-view on December 2. ROH made the official announcement the following day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=July 20, 2016 |title=Official Announcement – Cody Rhodes to ROH's Final Battle PPV |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/cody-rhodes-alert-rhodes-heading-rohs-final-battle/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702112118/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/cody-rhodes-alert-rhodes-heading-rohs-final-battle/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the event, Rhodes, who was simply billed as Cody, defeated ] following a ], then proceed to attack Lethal, senior referee Todd Sinclair, taunted ROH fans and shoved ROH commentator ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=December 2, 2016 |title=Keller's ROH Final Battle 2016 PPV report 12/2: Cole vs. O'Reilly, Cody Rhodes vs. Lethal, Cabana vs. Dalton, Briscoes vs. Young Bucks |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/02/kellers-roh-final-battle-2016-ppv-report-122-cole-vs-oreilly-cody-rhodes-vs-lethal-cabana-vs-dalton-briscoes-vs-young-bucks/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729174319/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/12/02/kellers-roh-final-battle-2016-ppv-report-122-cole-vs-oreilly-cody-rhodes-vs-lethal-cabana-vs-dalton-briscoes-vs-young-bucks/ |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |access-date=December 2, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the January 18 episode of '']'', Cody defeated Corino.<ref>{{Cite news |title=ROH TV Recap (1/18): Cody Rhodes Vs. Steve Corino, Jay Lethal Vs. Jushin Liger And More |url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0118/621338/roh-tv-recap/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410214058/http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/0118/621338/roh-tv-recap/ |archive-date=April 10, 2017 |access-date=April 9, 2017 |work=WrestlingInc.com |language=en}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|certain=y|date=April 2017}} At the ] event on April 1, Cody was defeated by Jay Lethal in a ]. Later in the night, he attacked former ] ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNeill |first=Pat |date=April 1, 2017 |title=McNeill's ROH Supercard Of Honor XI IPPV Report 4/1: Hardys vs. Bucks Ladder Match, Daniels vs. Castle |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/01/mcneills-roh-supercard-honor-xi-ippv-report-41-hardys-vs-bucks-ladder-match-daniels-vs-castle/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618121904/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/01/mcneills-roh-supercard-honor-xi-ippv-report-41-hardys-vs-bucks-ladder-match-daniels-vs-castle/ |archive-date=June 18, 2019 |access-date=April 1, 2017 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On May 12 at ], Cody unsuccessfully challenged Christopher Daniels for the ROH World Championship in a three-way match also involving Jay Lethal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=May 12, 2017 |title=ROH War of the Worlds PPV live results: Daniels vs. Cody vs. Lethal |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-war-worlds-ppv-live-results-daniels-vs-cody-vs-lethal-235346 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612165027/https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-war-worlds-ppv-live-results-daniels-vs-cody-vs-lethal-235346 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=May 12, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> On June 23 at ], Cody defeated Daniels to become the new ROH World Champion, marking the first world title of his career.<ref name="BITW2017">{{Cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |last2=Currier |first2=Joseph |date=June 23, 2017 |title=ROH Best in the World live results: Christopher Daniels vs. Cody |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-christopher-daniels-vs-cody-237881 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702112123/https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-best-world-live-results-christopher-daniels-vs-cody-237881 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=June 23, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> Cody was also billed as the first member of the Rhodes family to capture a world title in 31 years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=June 23, 2017 |title=Daily Update: WWE house shows, Cody Rhodes, Mr. Pogo |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-wwe-house-shows-cody-rhodes-mr-pogo-237861 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627105108/http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-wwe-house-shows-cody-rhodes-mr-pogo-237861 |archive-date=June 27, 2017 |access-date=June 24, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> Cody and Dusty are the second father-son combination to win major world championships in the United States after ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=June 24, 2017 |title=Cody Rhodes receives six stitches after ROH World title win |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/cody-rhodes-receives-six-stitches-after-roh-world-title-win-237921 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190704112141/https://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/cody-rhodes-receives-six-stitches-after-roh-world-title-win-237921 |archive-date=July 4, 2019 |access-date=June 24, 2017 |website=]}}</ref>


On September 23, it was confirmed that Cody had signed a multi-year contract with ROH.<ref name="ROH">{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/cody-rhodes-officially-signs-ring-honor-243376 | title = Cody Rhodes officially signs with Ring of Honor | last=Currier | first=Joseph | date=September 23, 2017 | access-date=September 24, 2017 |work=]}}</ref> On December 15 at ], Cody, now with bleach blonde hair, lost the ROH World Championship to ].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-final-battle-2017-live-results-cody-vs-dalton-castle-248016 | title = ROH Final Battle 2017 live results: Cody vs. Dalton Castle | last1=Meltzer | first1=Dave | author-link1=Dave Meltzer | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=December 15, 2017 | access-date=December 15, 2017 | work=]}}</ref> On July 21, 2018, he and fellow Bullet Club members ] defeated ] to win the ], marking his first reign. Cody and The Bucks lost the titles at ] to ] on November 4 after a 106-day reign and two successful title defenses. Cody faced Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle, but he lost the match. The next day, Cody left ROH.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.solowrestling.com/new/76902-the-elite-y-socal-uncensored-se-despiden-de-ring-of-honor|title=The Elite y SoCal Uncensored se despiden de Ring of Honor|last=Solowrestling|date=December 16, 2018|website=solowrestling.com|access-date=February 19, 2019}}</ref> On September 23, it was confirmed that Cody had signed an exclusive contract with ROH.<ref name="ROH">{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=September 23, 2017 |title=Cody Rhodes officially signs with Ring of Honor |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/cody-rhodes-officially-signs-ring-honor-243376 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702115214/https://www.f4wonline.com/ring-honor/cody-rhodes-officially-signs-ring-honor-243376 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=September 24, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> On December 15 at ], Cody, now with bleached blond hair, lost the ROH World Championship to ].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Meltzer |first1=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |last2=Currier |first2=Joseph |date=December 15, 2017 |title=ROH Final Battle 2017 live results: Cody vs. Dalton Castle |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-final-battle-2017-live-results-cody-vs-dalton-castle-248016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702112334/https://www.f4wonline.com/roh-results/roh-final-battle-2017-live-results-cody-vs-dalton-castle-248016 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=December 15, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> On July 21, 2018, he and fellow Bullet Club members The Young Bucks defeated ] to win the ], marking his first reign. Cody and The Bucks lost the titles at ] to The Kingdom on November 4 after a 106-day reign and two successful title defenses. Cody faced Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle, but he lost the match. The next day, Cody left ROH.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solowrestling |date=December 16, 2018 |title=The Elite y SoCal Uncensored se despiden de Ring of Honor |url=https://www.solowrestling.com/new/76902-the-elite-y-socal-uncensored-se-despiden-de-ring-of-honor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403092230/https://www.solowrestling.com/new/76902-the-elite-y-socal-uncensored-se-despiden-de-ring-of-honor |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=February 19, 2019 |website=solowrestling.com}}</ref>


=== Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling (2016–2017) === ===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling (2016–2017)===
Rhodes was expected to work events for ] (TNA) while simultaneously working in ROH, both deals being non-exclusive.<ref name=TNAROH>{{cite web |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/cody-rhodes-wrestling-future-include-both-tna-roh-220096 |title=Cody Rhodes' wrestling future to include both TNA & ROH |last=Nason |first=Josh |date=September 5, 2016 | work=] |access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> On September 22, TNA confirmed Rhodes, billed as Cody, would be debuting for the promotion on October 2 at ].<ref name=Cody>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/cody-rhodes-make-tna-debut-bound-glory-221381|title=Cody Rhodes to make TNA debut at Bound for Glory|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=September 22, 2016|access-date=September 23, 2016|work=]}}</ref> At Bound for Glory, Cody, alongside his wife ], made his debut as a face, attacking ] and his wife ] to begin a feud between the two couples.<ref name="BFG2016">{{cite web|last=McMahon|first=Mike|title=10/2 Impact Bound for Glory PPV: McMahon's ongoing coverage – EC3 vs. Lashley, Decay vs. Broken Matt Hardy & Nero|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/02/102-tna-bound-glory-ppv-mcmahons-ongoing-coverage-ec3-vs-lashley-decay-vs-broken-matt-hardy-nero/|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=October 2, 2016}}</ref> On the October 6 episode of '']'', Cody cut a promo where he put over the company and said he has a shot at the ], but Bennett and Maria interrupted and the segment ended with a brawl. On the October 13 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody made his in-ring debut by defeating Bennett. On the October 20 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody challenged ] for the Impact World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match. On the October 27 ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody and Brandi defeated Bennett and Maria. After the match, Cody was attacked backstage by ], and this was done to write him off television. Rhodes was expected to work events for ] (TNA) while simultaneously working in ROH, both deals being non-exclusive.<ref name="TNAROH">{{Cite web |last=Nason |first=Josh |date=September 5, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes' wrestling future to include both TNA & ROH |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/cody-rhodes-wrestling-future-include-both-tna-roh-220096 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702151632/https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/cody-rhodes-wrestling-future-include-both-tna-roh-220096 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=September 5, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> On September 22, TNA confirmed Rhodes, billed as Cody, would be debuting for the promotion on October 2 at ].<ref name="Cody">{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes to make TNA debut at Bound for Glory |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/cody-rhodes-make-tna-debut-bound-glory-221381 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702151613/https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/cody-rhodes-make-tna-debut-bound-glory-221381 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=September 23, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> At Bound for Glory, Cody, alongside his wife Brandi Rhodes, made his debut as a face, attacking Mike Bennett and his wife ] to begin a feud between the two couples.<ref name="BFG2016">{{Cite web |last=McMahon |first=Mike |title=10/2 Impact Bound for Glory PPV: McMahon's ongoing coverage – EC3 vs. Lashley, Decay vs. Broken Matt Hardy & Nero |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/02/102-tna-bound-glory-ppv-mcmahons-ongoing-coverage-ec3-vs-lashley-decay-vs-broken-matt-hardy-nero/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005110710/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/10/02/102-tna-bound-glory-ppv-mcmahons-ongoing-coverage-ec3-vs-lashley-decay-vs-broken-matt-hardy-nero/ |archive-date=October 5, 2016 |access-date=October 2, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the October 6 episode of '']'', Cody cut a promo where he put over the company and said he has a shot at the ], but Bennett and Maria interrupted and the segment ended with a brawl. On the October 13 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody made his in-ring debut by defeating Bennett. On the October 20 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody challenged ] for the Impact World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match. On the October 27 ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody and Brandi defeated Bennett and Maria. After the match, Cody was attacked backstage by ], and this was done to write him off television.


Cody returned on the February 23, 2017 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', calling out ] to thank him for helping his wife Brandi while he was away. However, after learning Brandi had Moose's phone number, Cody attacked Moose, thus turning heel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/cody-rhodes-returns-tna-impact-wrestling/|title=Cody Rhodes Returns To TNA Impact Wrestling|website=wrestlingnewsworld.com|language=en-US|access-date=January 18, 2017}}</ref> On the March 30 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody unsuccessfully faced Moose for the ]. Rhodes' contract with the promotion ended shortly after.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/110056/cody-rhodesimpact-wrestling-update.html?p=1|title=CODY RHODES-IMPACT WRESTLING UPDATE - PWInsider.com|website=pwinsider.com|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> Cody returned on the February 23, 2017, episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', calling out ] to thank him for helping his wife Brandi while he was away. After learning Brandi had Moose's phone number, Cody attacked Moose, turning heel.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Cody Rhodes Returns To TNA Impact Wrestling |url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/cody-rhodes-returns-tna-impact-wrestling/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729001320/http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/cody-rhodes-returns-tna-impact-wrestling/ |archive-date=July 29, 2017 |access-date=January 18, 2017 |work=Wwe Wrestling News World |language=en-US}}</ref> On the March 30 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Cody unsuccessfully faced Moose for the ]. Rhodes' contract with the promotion ended shortly after.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes-Impact Wrestling Update |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/110056/cody-rhodesimpact-wrestling-update.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702151620/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/110056/cody-rhodesimpact-wrestling-update.html?p=1 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018 |website=pwinsider.com}}</ref>


=== New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2016–2019) === ===New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2016–2019)===
{{see also|Bullet Club}}
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On December 10, 2016, Rhodes, billed as "The American Nightmare" Cody, appeared at ]'s (NJPW) ] finals via video package, announcing himself as the newest member of ].<ref name=NJPW121016>{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/76490 | script-title=ja:戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents World Tag League 2016 | access-date=December 10, 2016 | work=] | language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-world-tag-league-finals-live-results-winners-are-crowned-226256 | title = NJPW World Tag League finals live results: The winners are crowned | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=December 9, 2016 | access-date=December 10, 2016 | work=]}}</ref> On January 4, 2017, Cody defeated ] in his debut match at ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-11-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-227626 | title = NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega | last1=Rose | first1=Bryan | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=January 3, 2017 | access-date=January 4, 2017 | work=]}}</ref> Cody returned to NJPW in February during the NJPW and ROH co-produced ] shows.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/kenny-omegas-return-highlights-roh-njpw-honor-rising-lineup-230046 | title = Kenny Omega's return highlights ROH & NJPW Honor Rising lineup | last=Meltzer | first=Dave | author-link=Dave Meltzer | date=February 13, 2017 | access-date=February 27, 2017 | work=]}}</ref> After defeating ] at ] on June 11, Cody challenged ] to a match for the ].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066 | title = NJPW Dominion live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=June 10, 2017 | access-date=June 11, 2017 | work=]}}</ref> The match took place on July 1 at ], with Okada winning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/01/radicans-71-njpw-g1-special-usa-night-1-report-tournament-begins-crown-first-iwgp-u-s-champion-okada-defends-iwgp-hvt-championship-cody-rhodes/|title=Radican's 7/1 NJPW G1 Special In USA (night 1) report – tournament begins to crown first IWGP U.S. Champion, Okada defends IWGP Hvt. Championship against Cody (Rhodes)|last=Radican|first=Sean|date=July 1, 2017|access-date=July 1, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> During the finals of the ] on August 13, Cody and Bullet Club stablemate ] unsuccessfully challenged ] (] and ]) for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-finals-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kenny-omega-240871|title=NJPW G1 Climax 27 finals live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=August 12, 2017|access-date=August 13, 2017|work=]}}</ref> On December 10, 2016, Rhodes, billed as "The American Nightmare" Cody, appeared at ]'s (NJPW) ] finals via video package, announcing himself as the newest member of ].<ref name="NJPW121016">{{Cite web |script-title=ja:戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents World Tag League 2016 |url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/76490 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702152805/https://www.njpw.co.jp/card_result/76490 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2016 |website=] |language=ja}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=December 9, 2016 |title=NJPW World Tag League finals live results: The winners are crowned |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-world-tag-league-finals-live-results-winners-are-crowned-226256 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525064034/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-world-tag-league-finals-live-results-winners-are-crowned-226256 |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=December 10, 2016 |website=]}}</ref> On January 4, 2017, Cody defeated ] in his debut match at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Bryan |last2=Currier |first2=Joseph |date=January 3, 2017 |title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 11 live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-11-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-227626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612163312/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-11-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-227626 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=January 4, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> Cody returned to NJPW in February during the NJPW and ROH co-produced ] shows.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=February 13, 2017 |title=Kenny Omega's return highlights ROH & NJPW Honor Rising lineup |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/kenny-omegas-return-highlights-roh-njpw-honor-rising-lineup-230046 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702153208/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/kenny-omegas-return-highlights-roh-njpw-honor-rising-lineup-230046 |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=February 27, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> After defeating ] at ] on June 11, Cody challenged ] to a match for the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=June 10, 2017 |title=NJPW Dominion live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214204518/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066 |archive-date=December 14, 2018 |access-date=June 11, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> The match took place on July 1 at ], with Okada winning.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radican |first=Sean |date=July 1, 2017 |title=Radican's 7/1 NJPW G1 Special In USA (night 1) report – tournament begins to crown first IWGP U.S. Champion, Okada defends IWGP Hvt. Championship against Cody (Rhodes) |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/01/radicans-71-njpw-g1-special-usa-night-1-report-tournament-begins-crown-first-iwgp-u-s-champion-okada-defends-iwgp-hvt-championship-cody-rhodes/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702152800/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/01/radicans-71-njpw-g1-special-usa-night-1-report-tournament-begins-crown-first-iwgp-u-s-champion-okada-defends-iwgp-hvt-championship-cody-rhodes/ |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=July 1, 2017 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> During the finals of the ] on August 13, Cody and Bullet Club stablemate ] unsuccessfully challenged ] (] and ]) for the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=August 12, 2017 |title=NJPW G1 Climax 27 finals live results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-finals-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kenny-omega-240871 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171120005515/http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-finals-live-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-kenny-omega-240871 |archive-date=November 20, 2017 |access-date=August 13, 2017 |website=]}}</ref>


He faced ] at ] on January 4, 2018, in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-results-recap-grades-jericho-impresses-okada-reigns/|title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 results, recap, grades: Jericho impresses, Okada reigns|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> At ], Cody attacked ] with the help of Page, eventually being stopped by Ibushi.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Meltzer|first1=Dave|title=NJPW NEW BEGINNING IN SAPPORO NIGHT TWO LIVE RESULTS: OMEGA-WHITE|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-night-two-live-results-omega-white-250651|website=F4wonline|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=January 28, 2018|date=January 28, 2018}}</ref> This led to a match at the ] on July 7, where Cody unsuccessfully challenged Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. However, after the match, as the "BC Firing Squad" of King Haku, Tanga Loa, and Tama Tonga attacked Omega and the rest of Bullet Club, Cody refused to aid the attackers and embraced the Bullet Club members afterward.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-san-francisco-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-cody-261176|title=NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco live results: Kenny Omega vs. Cody|date=July 7, 2018|website=Wrestling Observer Newslteer|access-date=February 16, 2019}}</ref> At ], Cody defeated Robinson to win the ], his first championship in NJPW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/33018?showResult=1|title=Fighting Spirit Unleashed Results|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=September 30, 2018}}</ref> Cody again failed to defeat Omega for the championship in a three-way match also involving Kota Ibushi at ] on October 8.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-live-results-omega-vs-cody-vs-ibushi-267356 | title = NJPW King of Pro Wrestling live results: Omega vs. Cody vs. Ibushi | last=Renner | first=Ethan | date=October 8, 2018 | access-date=October 8, 2018 | work=]}}</ref> On October 24, Cody announced that he was no longer affiliated with Bullet Club, and he would continue teaming with Omega, The Young Bucks, Hangman Page and Marty Scurll as ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Satin|first1=Ryan|author-link1=Ryan Satin|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/all-elite-wrestling-jericho-jr/|title='All Elite Wrestling' – Jericho and Jim Ross Involvement Blown Out of Proportion|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet|date=November 21, 2018|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> At ] on January 4, 2019, Cody lost the United States Heavyweight Championship back to Robinson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/04/1-4-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-13-results-kenny-omega-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-chris-jericho-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-intercontinental-championship-cody-vs/|title=1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 results: Kenny Omega vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, Cody vs. Juice Robinson for the IWGP U.S. Championship|author=Jason Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 4, 2019|access-date=January 4, 2019}}</ref> On February 7, his profile was removed from NJPW website.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123939|title=WHERE AEW TALENTS STAND WITH NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING - PWInsider.com|website=pwinsider.com|access-date=February 19, 2019}}</ref> Cody faced ] at ] on January 4, 2018, in a losing effort.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2018 |title=NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 12 results, recap, grades: Jericho impresses, Okada reigns |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-results-recap-grades-jericho-impresses-okada-reigns/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623034250/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-12-results-recap-grades-jericho-impresses-okada-reigns/ |archive-date=June 23, 2019 |access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> At ], he attacked ] with the help of Page, eventually being stopped by Ibushi.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meltzer |first=Dave |date=January 28, 2018 |title=NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo Night Two Live Results: Omega-White |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-night-two-live-results-omega-white-250651 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130013754/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-night-two-live-results-omega-white-250651 |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |website=F4wonline |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}</ref> This led to a match at the ] on July 7, where Cody unsuccessfully challenged Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. After the match, as the "BC Firing Squad" of King Haku, Tanga Loa, and Tama Tonga attacked Omega and the rest of Bullet Club, Cody refused to aid the attackers and embraced the Bullet Club members afterward.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 7, 2018 |title=NJPW G1 Special in San Francisco live results: Kenny Omega vs. Cody |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-san-francisco-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-cody-261176 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725063252/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-special-san-francisco-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-cody-261176 |archive-date=July 25, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Wrestling Observer Newslteer}}</ref> At ], Cody defeated Robinson to win the ], his first championship in NJPW.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fighting Spirit Unleashed Results |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/33018?showResult=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110430/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/33018?showResult=1 |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=September 30, 2018 |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling}}</ref> Cody again failed to defeat Omega for the championship in a three-way match also involving Kota Ibushi at ] on October 8.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=October 8, 2018 |title=NJPW King of Pro Wrestling live results: Omega vs. Cody vs. Ibushi |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-live-results-omega-vs-cody-vs-ibushi-267356 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327222034/https://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-king-pro-wrestling-live-results-omega-vs-cody-vs-ibushi-267356 |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=]}}</ref> On October 24, Cody announced that he was no longer affiliated with Bullet Club, and he would continue teaming with Omega, The Young Bucks, Hangman Page and Marty Scurll as ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Satin |first=Ryan |author-link=Ryan Satin |date=November 21, 2018 |title='All Elite Wrestling' – Jericho and Jim Ross Involvement Blown Out of Proportion |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/all-elite-wrestling-jericho-jr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706051520/http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/all-elite-wrestling-jericho-jr/ |archive-date=July 6, 2019 |access-date=June 1, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Sheet}}</ref> At ] on January 4, 2019, Cody lost the United States Heavyweight Championship back to Robinson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 4, 2019 |title=1/4 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 13 results: Kenny Omega vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship, Cody vs. Juice Robinson for the IWGP U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/04/1-4-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-13-results-kenny-omega-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-chris-jericho-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-intercontinental-championship-cody-vs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104124223/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/04/1-4-njpw-wrestle-kingdom-13-results-kenny-omega-vs-hiroshi-tanahashi-for-the-iwgp-heavyweight-championship-chris-jericho-vs-tetsuya-naito-for-the-iwgp-intercontinental-championship-cody-vs/ |archive-date=January 4, 2019 |access-date=January 4, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On February 7, his profile was removed from NJPW website.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=February 7, 2019 |title=Where AEW Talents Stand With New Japan Pro Wrestling |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123939 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209123926/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=123939 |archive-date=February 9, 2019 |access-date=February 19, 2019 |website=]}}</ref>


=== All Elite Wrestling === ===All Elite Wrestling (2018–2022)===
==== Formation of AEW and early storylines (2018–2020) ==== ====Formation of AEW and early storylines (2018–2020)====
{{see also|All Elite Wrestling}} {{see also|All Elite Wrestling}}
In November 2018, several trademarks were filed in Jacksonville, Florida that indicated the launch of a new wrestling promotion.<ref name="Trademarks">{{cite web|last1=Nason|first1=John|title=Trademarks filed in Florida for All Elite Wrestling, All Out, and more|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/trademarks-filed-florida-all-elite-wrestling-all-out-and-more-270671 |website=F4wonline |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=January 2, 2019|date=November 21, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Fernandes |first1=Steven |title=NEW TRADEMARKS POINT TO ELITE PROMOTION, NEXT STEP FOR BUCKS AND CODY |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121945/new-trademarks-point-to-elite-promotion-next-step-for-bucks-and-cody.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider |access-date=January 2, 2019|date=November 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Radican|first1=Sean|title=All Elite Wrestling trademarks filed, startup promotion linked to Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, Omega, and cast of Being the Elite (w/Radican's Analysis) |newspaper=Pro Wrestling Torch|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/11/21/all-elite-wrestling-trademarks-filed-startup-promotion-linked-to-young-bucks-cody-rhodes-omega-and-cast-of-being-the-elite/ |publisher=PWTorch |access-date=January 2, 2019 |date=November 21, 2018}}</ref> On January 1, 2019, ] (AEW) was unveiled during a conference in Jacksonville, with Cody revealing that he, along with Matt and Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, would serve as Executive Vice Presidents, as well as on-air talent. Both Cody and The Young Bucks signed five-year contracts with the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-cody-and-young-bucks-have-five-year-deals-aew|title=Report: Cody And Young Bucks Have Five-Year Deals With AEW|website=Fightful|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|date=January 8, 2019|access-date=February 10, 2019}}</ref> At their inaugural event on May 25, ], Cody defeated ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 25, 2019|date=May 25, 2019}}</ref> On June 29 at ], Cody wrestled ] to a time limit draw. After the match, Rhodes was attacked by ] and struck with a chair shot that caused Rhodes to bleed heavily from the back of his head.<ref name="Fyter Fest">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=6/29 AEW Fyter Fest results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr., Fenix, and Laredo Kid, Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela in an unsanctioned match, Cody vs. Darby Allin, Cima vs. Christopher Daniels|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/29/6-29-aew-fyter-fest-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-and-laredo-kid-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-in-an-unsanctioned-match-cody-vs-darby-allin/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 29, 2019|date=June 29, 2019}}</ref> While Rhodes did not suffer a ], he did require 12 ]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/06/30/aew-cody-rhodes-chairshot-unprotected-head-critics/|title=AEW Facing Criticism Following Cody Rhodes Unprotected Chairshot|website=ComicBook}}</ref> Spears' actions would be condemned by ], Cody's self-proclaimed best friend.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hKqVR4hHbMM&t=70s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/hKqVR4hHbMM |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|title=MJF curses at the media and storms out of Fyter Fest post show interview|publisher=]|author=]|date=June 29, 2019|access-date=June 30, 2019|quote=First of all, Shawn Spears is a despicable human being... and when I saw my best friend, my mentor Cody Rhodes get hit like that, it just... messed me up}}{{cbignore}}</ref> MJF would later become Cody's ] for his matches. In November 2018, several trademarks were filed in Jacksonville, Florida that indicated the launch of a new wrestling promotion.<ref name="Trademarks">{{Cite web |last=Nason |first=John |date=November 21, 2018 |title=Trademarks filed in Florida for All Elite Wrestling, All Out, and more |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/trademarks-filed-florida-all-elite-wrestling-all-out-and-more-270671 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102050911/https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/trademarks-filed-florida-all-elite-wrestling-all-out-and-more-270671 |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2019 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandes |first=Steven |date=November 11, 2018 |title=New Trademarks Point to Elite Promotion, Next Step for Bucks and Cody |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121945/new-trademarks-point-to-elite-promotion-next-step-for-bucks-and-cody.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103005207/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121945/new-trademarks-point-to-elite-promotion-next-step-for-bucks-and-cody.html?p=1 |archive-date=January 3, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Radican |first=Sean |date=November 21, 2018 |title=All Elite Wrestling trademarks filed, startup promotion linked to Young Bucks, Cody Rhodes, Omega, and cast of Being the Elite (w/Radican's Analysis) |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/11/21/all-elite-wrestling-trademarks-filed-startup-promotion-linked-to-young-bucks-cody-rhodes-omega-and-cast-of-being-the-elite/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190215114304/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/11/21/all-elite-wrestling-trademarks-filed-startup-promotion-linked-to-young-bucks-cody-rhodes-omega-and-cast-of-being-the-elite/ |archive-date=February 15, 2019 |access-date=January 2, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=PWTorch}}</ref> On January 1, 2019, ] (AEW) was unveiled during a conference in Jacksonville, with Cody revealing that he, along with Matt and Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, would serve as Executive Vice Presidents, as well as on-air talent. Both Cody and The Young Bucks signed five-year contracts with the promotion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=January 8, 2019 |title=Report: Cody And Young Bucks Have Five-Year Deals With AEW |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-cody-and-young-bucks-have-five-year-deals-aew |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702215744/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-cody-and-young-bucks-have-five-year-deals-aew |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=February 10, 2019 |website=Fightful}}</ref> At their inaugural event on May 25, ], Cody defeated ] in an acclaimed match; it would later win "Match of the Year" from ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 25, 2019 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Chris Jericho, The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, Britt Baker vs. Nyla Rose vs. Kylie Rae |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525234651/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/05/25/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-chris-jericho-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-britt-baker-vs-nyla-r/ |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=May 25, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boone |first=Matt |date=January 14, 2020 |title=Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes At AEW Double Or Nothing Named 2019 Pro Wrestling Illustrated Match Of The Year {{!}} EWrestling |url=https://ewrestling.com/article/cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-aew-double-or-nothing-named-2019-pro-wrestling-illustrated-match-year/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110158/https://ewrestling.com/article/cody-vs-dustin-rhodes-aew-double-or-nothing-named-2019-pro-wrestling-illustrated-match-year/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=October 29, 2022 |website=WWE Wrestling News}}</ref> On June 29 at ], Cody wrestled ] to a time limit draw. After the match, Rhodes was attacked by ] and struck with a chair shot that caused Rhodes to bleed heavily from the back of his head.<ref name="Fyter Fest">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 29, 2019 |title=6/29 AEW Fyter Fest results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr., Fenix, and Laredo Kid, Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela in an unsanctioned match, Cody vs. Darby Allin, Cima vs. Christopher Daniels |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/29/6-29-aew-fyter-fest-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-and-laredo-kid-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-in-an-unsanctioned-match-cody-vs-darby-allin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719180243/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/06/29/6-29-aew-fyter-fest-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-and-laredo-kid-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-in-an-unsanctioned-match-cody-vs-darby-allin/ |archive-date=July 19, 2019 |access-date=June 29, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> While Rhodes did not suffer a ], he did require 12 ]s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AEW Facing Criticism Following Cody Rhodes Unprotected Chairshot |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/06/30/aew-cody-rhodes-chairshot-unprotected-head-critics/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190701164328/https://comicbook.com/wwe/2019/06/30/aew-cody-rhodes-chairshot-unprotected-head-critics/ |archive-date=July 1, 2019 |access-date=July 3, 2019 |website=ComicBook}}</ref> Spears' actions would be condemned by ], Cody's self-proclaimed best friend.<ref>{{Cite web |last=] |date=June 29, 2019 |title=MJF curses at the media and storms out of Fyter Fest post show interview |url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hKqVR4hHbMM&t=70s |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/hKqVR4hHbMM |archive-date=December 17, 2021 |access-date=June 30, 2019 |publisher=] |quote=First of all, Shawn Spears is a despicable human being... and when I saw my best friend, my mentor Cody Rhodes get hit like that, it just... messed me up}}{{cbignore}}</ref> MJF would later become Cody's ] for his matches.


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At ] on August 31, Cody emerged victorious over Spears.<ref name="All Out">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Hangman Page to become the first AEW Champion, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shawn Spears, Kenny Omega vs. Pac|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2019|access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref> With this win, Cody improved his win-loss-draw record in singles matches to 2–0–1, granting him a match for the ] against ] at the ] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/chris-jericho-defend-aew-world-title-against-cody-full-gear-291836|title=CHRIS JERICHO TO DEFEND AEW WORLD TITLE AGAINST CODY AT FULL GEAR|date=September 5, 2019|last=Currier|first=Joseph|work=Figure Four Online|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=September 6, 2019}}</ref> On the premiere episode of '']'' on October 2, Cody and The Young Bucks were beaten down by Jericho, ], ], ],<ref>{{cite web|title=AEW Dynamite results, recap, grades: Jon Moxley returns, Jack Hager debuts in first TNT episode|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/|work=]|publisher=]|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 3, 2019}}</ref> leading to the creation of ] to rival The Elite.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/09/10-09-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-hangman-page-and-dustin-rhodes-jon-moxley-vs-shawn-spears-the-young-bucks-vs-private-party-in-an-a/|title= 10/09 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara vs. Hangman Page and Dustin Rhodes, Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears, The Young Bucks vs. Private Party in an AEW Tag Title tournament match, Riho and Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestly and Emi Sakura|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|access-date=October 10, 2019|date=October 9, 2019}}</ref> On the November 6 episode of ''Dynamite'', Cody announced that if he were to lose at Full Gear, he would never challenge for the AEW World Championship again.<ref name="Dynamite11062019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/06/11-6-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-kenny-omega-and-adam-hangman-page-pac-vs-trent-codys-big-announcement-final-hype-for-saturdays-f/|title=11/6 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara vs. Kenny Omega and Adam "Hangman" Page, Pac vs. Trent, Cody's big announcement, final hype for Saturday's Full Gear pay-per-view|date=November 6, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 7, 2019}}</ref> At Full Gear on November 9, Cody failed to win the championship from Jericho after MJF ]. After the match, MJF turned on Cody by kicking him the groin.<ref name="Full Gear">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/09/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-cody-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-hangman-page-vs-pac-riho-vs-emi-sakura-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Cody for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley, Hangman Page vs. Pac, Riho vs. Emi Sakura for the AEW Women's Championship, The Young Bucks vs. Santana and Ortiz|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=November 9, 2019|access-date=November 9, 2019}}</ref>
At ] on August 31, Cody emerged victorious over Spears.<ref name="All Out">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 31, 2019 |title=AEW All Out results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Hangman Page to become the first AEW Champion, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. The Young Bucks in a ladder match for the AAA Tag Titles, Cody vs. Shawn Spears, Kenny Omega vs. Pac |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190831223149/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/31/aew-all-out-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-hangman-page-to-become-the-first-aew-champion-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-the-young-bucks-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-aaa-tag-titles-cody/ |archive-date=August 31, 2019 |access-date=August 31, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> With this win, Cody improved his win–loss–draw record in singles matches to 2–0–1, granting him a match for the ] against Chris Jericho at the ] pay-per-view.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Chris Jericho to Defend AEW World Title Against Cody at Full Gear |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/chris-jericho-defend-aew-world-title-against-cody-full-gear-291836 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910185603/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/chris-jericho-defend-aew-world-title-against-cody-full-gear-291836 |archive-date=September 10, 2019 |access-date=September 6, 2019 |website=Figure Four Online |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}</ref> On the premiere episode of '']'' on October 2, Cody and The Young Bucks were beaten down by Jericho, ], ], ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2019 |title=AEW Dynamite results, recap, grades: Jon Moxley returns, Jack Hager debuts in first TNT episode |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003174654/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/aew-dynamite-results-recap-grades-jon-moxley-returns-jack-hager-debuts-in-first-tnt-episode/ |archive-date=October 3, 2019 |access-date=October 3, 2019 |website=] |publisher=]}}</ref> leading to the creation of ] to rival The Elite.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=October 9, 2019 |title=10/09 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara vs. Hangman Page and Dustin Rhodes, Jon Moxley vs. Shawn Spears, The Young Bucks vs. Private Party in an AEW Tag Title tournament match, Riho and Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestly and Emi Sakura |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/09/10-09-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-hangman-page-and-dustin-rhodes-jon-moxley-vs-shawn-spears-the-young-bucks-vs-private-party-in-an-a/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021103515/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/09/10-09-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-hangman-page-and-dustin-rhodes-jon-moxley-vs-shawn-spears-the-young-bucks-vs-private-party-in-an-a/ |archive-date=October 21, 2020 |access-date=October 10, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 6 episode of ''Dynamite'', Cody announced that if he were to lose at Full Gear, he would never challenge for the AEW World Championship again.<ref name="Dynamite11062019">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=November 6, 2019 |title=11/6 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara vs. Kenny Omega and Adam "Hangman" Page, Pac vs. Trent, Cody's big announcement, final hype for Saturday's Full Gear pay-per-view |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/06/11-6-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-kenny-omega-and-adam-hangman-page-pac-vs-trent-codys-big-announcement-final-hype-for-saturdays-f/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107095202/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/06/11-6-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-vs-kenny-omega-and-adam-hangman-page-pac-vs-trent-codys-big-announcement-final-hype-for-saturdays-f/ |archive-date=November 7, 2019 |access-date=November 7, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At Full Gear on November 9, Cody failed to win the championship from Jericho after MJF ]. After the match, MJF turned on Cody by kicking him the groin.<ref name="Full Gear">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 9, 2019 |title=AEW Full Gear results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Cody for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley, Hangman Page vs. Pac, Riho vs. Emi Sakura for the AEW Women's Championship, The Young Bucks vs. Santana and Ortiz |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/09/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-cody-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-hangman-page-vs-pac-riho-vs-emi-sakura-for-the-aew-womens-championship/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191110035908/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/09/aew-full-gear-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-cody-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-hangman-page-vs-pac-riho-vs-emi-sakura-for-the-aew-womens-championship/ |archive-date=November 10, 2019 |access-date=November 9, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>


Over the following months, Cody attempted to secure a match with MJF,<ref name="Dynamite11132019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/13/11-13-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-frankie-kazarian-and-scorpio-sky-vs-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-for-the-aew-tag-titles-adam-hangman-page-vs-pac-jon-moxley-spe/|title=11/13 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky vs. Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara for the AEW Tag Titles, Adam "Hangman" Page vs. Pac, Jon Moxley speaks, fallout from AEW Full Gear|date=November 13, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 6, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Dynamite12042019">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/04/12-4-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-dustin-rhodes-and-the-young-bucks-vs-santana-ortiz-and-sammy-guevara-pentagon-jr-vs-christopher-dani/|title=12/4 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Dustin Rhodes and The Young Bucks vs. Santana, Ortiz, and Sammy Guevara, Pentagon Jr. vs. Christopher Daniels, Trent vs. Rey Fenix, Hikaru Shida vs. Kris Statlander|date=December 4, 2019|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 6, 2020}}</ref> which MJF agreed to do as long as Cody met three stipulations: he could not touch MJF until the match, he would have to defeat MJF's bodyguard ] in a ], and he would have to take ten lashes with a leather belt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-texas-street-fight-299271|title=AEW Dynamite live results: Texas street fight|publisher=Figure Four Online|website=f4wonline.com|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=December 11, 2019|access-date=February 28, 2020}}</ref> After taking the lashes,<ref name="Dynamite02052020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/05/2-5-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-hangman-page-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-rey-fenix-the-butcher-and-the-blade-jon-moxley-vs-ortiz-britt-bak/|title=2/5 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix, The Butcher, and The Blade, Jon Moxley vs. Ortiz, Britt Baker vs. Yuka Sakazaki, Cody taking ten lashes from MJF|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=February 5, 2020|access-date=March 1, 2020}}</ref> Cody defeated Wardlow in a steel cage match on the February 19, 2020 episode of ''Dynamite'' to arrange the match for the ] pay-per-view.<ref name="Dynamite02192020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/19/2-19-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-wardlow-in-a-steel-cage-match-jon-moxley-vs-jeff-cobb-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-pentagon-jr-and-rey-fenix-for-the-aew-t/|title=2/19 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Wardlow in a steel cage match, Jon Moxley vs. Jeff Cobb, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix for the AEW Tag Titles, Tag Team battle royal for a tag title shot at AEW Revolution|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=February 19, 2020|access-date=March 1, 2020}}</ref> However, Cody was defeated by MJF at Revolution on February 29.<ref name="Revolution">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. MJF, Nyla Rose vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Championship, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=February 29, 2020|access-date=February 29, 2020}}</ref> Over the following months, Cody attempted to secure a match with MJF,<ref name="Dynamite11132019">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=November 13, 2019 |title=11/13 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky vs. Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara for the AEW Tag Titles, Adam "Hangman" Page vs. Pac, Jon Moxley speaks, fallout from AEW Full Gear |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/13/11-13-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-frankie-kazarian-and-scorpio-sky-vs-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-for-the-aew-tag-titles-adam-hangman-page-vs-pac-jon-moxley-spe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013111259/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/13/11-13-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-frankie-kazarian-and-scorpio-sky-vs-chris-jericho-and-sammy-guevara-for-the-aew-tag-titles-adam-hangman-page-vs-pac-jon-moxley-spe/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=February 6, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref name="Dynamite12042019">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=December 4, 2019 |title=12/4 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Jon Moxley vs. Joey Janela, Dustin Rhodes and The Young Bucks vs. Santana, Ortiz, and Sammy Guevara, Pentagon Jr. vs. Christopher Daniels, Trent vs. Rey Fenix, Hikaru Shida vs. Kris Statlander |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/04/12-4-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-dustin-rhodes-and-the-young-bucks-vs-santana-ortiz-and-sammy-guevara-pentagon-jr-vs-christopher-dani/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105929/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/04/12-4-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-jon-moxley-vs-joey-janela-dustin-rhodes-and-the-young-bucks-vs-santana-ortiz-and-sammy-guevara-pentagon-jr-vs-christopher-dani/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=February 6, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> which MJF agreed to do as long as Cody met three stipulations: he could not touch MJF until the match, he would have to defeat MJF's bodyguard ] in a ], and he would have to take ten lashes with a leather belt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=December 11, 2019 |title=AEW Dynamite live results: Texas street fight |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-texas-street-fight-299271 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210919172101/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-texas-street-fight-299271 |archive-date=September 19, 2021 |access-date=February 28, 2020 |website=f4wonline.com |publisher=Figure Four Online}}</ref> After taking the lashes,<ref name="Dynamite02052020">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=February 5, 2020 |title=2/5 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and The Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr., Rey Fenix, The Butcher, and The Blade, Jon Moxley vs. Ortiz, Britt Baker vs. Yuka Sakazaki, Cody taking ten lashes from MJF |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/05/2-5-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-hangman-page-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-rey-fenix-the-butcher-and-the-blade-jon-moxley-vs-ortiz-britt-bak/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002190334/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/05/2-5-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-hangman-page-and-the-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-rey-fenix-the-butcher-and-the-blade-jon-moxley-vs-ortiz-britt-bak/ |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=March 1, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Cody defeated Wardlow in a steel cage match on the February 19, 2020, episode of ''Dynamite'' to arrange the match for the ] pay-per-view.<ref name="Dynamite02192020">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=February 19, 2020 |title=2/19 AEW Dynamite TV results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Wardlow in a steel cage match, Jon Moxley vs. Jeff Cobb, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix for the AEW Tag Titles, Tag Team battle royal for a tag title shot at AEW Revolution |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/19/2-19-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-wardlow-in-a-steel-cage-match-jon-moxley-vs-jeff-cobb-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-pentagon-jr-and-rey-fenix-for-the-aew-t/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201135136/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/19/2-19-aew-dynamite-tv-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-wardlow-in-a-steel-cage-match-jon-moxley-vs-jeff-cobb-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-pentagon-jr-and-rey-fenix-for-the-aew-t/ |archive-date=December 1, 2020 |access-date=March 1, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Cody was defeated by MJF at Revolution on February 29.<ref name="Revolution">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 29, 2020 |title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Chris Jericho vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Championship, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW Tag Titles, Cody vs. MJF, Nyla Rose vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's Championship, Pac vs. Orange Cassidy |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229230552/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-chris-jericho-vs-jon-moxley-for-the-aew-championship-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-the-young-bucks-for-the-aew-tag-titles-cody-vs-mjf-nyla-rose/ |archive-date=February 29, 2020 |access-date=February 29, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>


==== TNT Champion and departure (2020–2022) ==== ====TNT Champion and departure (2020–2022)====
On March 30, AEW announced a new title, the ]; Cody was announced as a participant for an eight-man, ] to crown the inaugural champion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/30/aew-introducing-the-tnt-championship-belt-winner-to-be-crowned-in-a-tournament/|title=AEW introducing the TNT Championship belt, winner to be crowned in a tournament|date=March 30, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 31, 2020}}</ref> Cody defeated Shawn Spears and Darby Allin to reach the finals of the tournament to face ], who also advanced to the finals.<ref name="Dynamite04292020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-aew-dynamite-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-darby-allin-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-lance-archer-in-tnt-title-tournament-semifinal-matches-best-friends-vs-jimmy-havoc-and-kip-sabian-b/|title=4/29 AEW Dynamite TV results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Darby Allin and Dustin Rhodes vs. Lance Archer in TNT Title tournament semifinal matches, Best Friends vs. Jimmy Havoc and Kip Sabian, Brodie Lee vs. Marko Stunt, AEW Champ Jon Moxley's promo|date=April 29, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 30, 2020}}</ref> At ] on May 23, Cody defeated Archer to become the inaugural TNT Champion; ] afterwards presented Cody with the title belt.<ref name="DoN2020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Lance Archer to become the first TNT Champion (Mike Tyson presents the belt), Jon Moxley vs. Brodie Lee for the AEW Championship, The Elite vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 23, 2020|access-date=May 23, 2020}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Cody successfully defended the championship against the likes of ],<ref name="Dynamite06032020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/03/6-3-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-jungle-boy-for-the-tnt-championship-hangman-page-and-kenny-omega-vs-jimmy-havoc-and-kip-sabian-for-the-aew-tag-titles-chris-je/|title=6/3 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Jungle Boy for the TNT Championship, Hangman Page and Kenny Omega vs. Jimmy Havoc and Kip Sabian for the AEW Tag Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Colt Cabana, Big Swole vs. Nyla Rose|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 3, 2020|access-date=June 3, 2020}}</ref> Marq Quen,<ref name="Dynamite06102020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/10/6-10-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-marq-quen-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-the-butcher-the-blade-orange-cassidy-and-best-friends-vs-santana-ortiz-and-jake-hager-hi/|title=6/10 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Marq Quen for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. The Butcher & The Blade, Orange Cassidy and Best Friends vs. Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager, Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander vs. Nyla Rose and Penelope Ford, Colt Cabana vs. Sammy Guevara|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 10, 2020|access-date=June 11, 2020}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-tag-titles-tnt-championship-line-313481|title=AEW Dynamite live results: Tag titles, TNT Championship on the line|work=Figure Four Online|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=June 17, 2020|access-date=June 17, 2020}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-dynamite-results/160626-aew-dynamite-results-july-1-2020/|title=AEW Dynamite Results – 7/1/20 (Fyter Fest Night One, Cody vs. Jake Hager for TNT Title)|publisher=WrestleView|first=Josh|last=Boutwell|date=July 1, 2020|access-date=July 1, 2020}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/15/7-15-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-fight-for-the-fallen-featuring-jon-moxley-vs-brian-cage-for-the-aew-championship-cody-vs-sonny-kiss-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-p/|title=7/15 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Fight For The Fallen featuring Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage for the AEW Championship, Cody vs. Sonny Kiss for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=July 15, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-22-2020|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results for July 22, 2020|publisher=]|date=July 22, 2020|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-29-2020|title=AEW DYNAMITE Results for July 29, 2020|author=AEW Staff|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|date=July 29, 2020|access-date=July 29, 2020}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/12/8-12-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-scorpio-sky-for-the-tnt-championship-chris-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-luchasaurus-and-jungle-boy-f/|title=8/12 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Scorpio Sky for the TNT Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy for the AEW Tag Titles, The Young Bucks vs. Stu Grayson and Evil Uno, tag team appreciation night|date=August 12, 2020|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=August 24, 2020}}</ref> Cody lost the championship to ] on the August 22 episode of ''Dynamite'', ending his reign at 82 days (91 days as recognized by AEW due to ]).<ref name="Dynamite08222020">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/22/8-22-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-private-party-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-alex-reynolds-john-silver-and-alan-fiv/|title=8/22 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Brodie Lee for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. Private Party, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Alex Reynolds, John Silver, and Alan "Five" Angels, Brandi Rhodes and Allie vs. Ivelisse and Diamante in the Deadly Draw tournament finals|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=August 22, 2020|access-date=August 22, 2020}}</ref> Subsequently, it was reported that Cody would be taking up a leave of absence from the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/139037/warnermedia-thrilled-with-aews-weekend-numbers-cody-update-bucks-autobiography-and-more-aew-news.html?p=1|title=WARNERMEDIA THRILLED WITH AEW'S WEEKEND NUMBERS, CODY UPDATE, BUCKS' AUTOBIOGRAPHY AND MORE AEW NEWS|work=PWInsider|first=Mike|last=Johnson|date=August 25, 2020|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> On March 30, AEW announced a new title, the ]; Cody was announced as a participant for an eight-man, ] to crown the inaugural champion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 30, 2020 |title=AEW introducing the TNT Championship belt, winner to be crowned in a tournament |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/30/aew-introducing-the-tnt-championship-belt-winner-to-be-crowned-in-a-tournament/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401094914/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/30/aew-introducing-the-tnt-championship-belt-winner-to-be-crowned-in-a-tournament/ |archive-date=April 1, 2020 |access-date=March 31, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Cody defeated Shawn Spears and Darby Allin to reach the finals of the tournament to face ], who also advanced to the finals.<ref name="Dynamite04292020">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 29, 2020 |title=4/29 AEW Dynamite TV results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Darby Allin and Dustin Rhodes vs. Lance Archer in TNT Title tournament semifinal matches, Best Friends vs. Jimmy Havoc and Kip Sabian, Brodie Lee vs. Marko Stunt, AEW Champ Jon Moxley's promo |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-aew-dynamite-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-darby-allin-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-lance-archer-in-tnt-title-tournament-semifinal-matches-best-friends-vs-jimmy-havoc-and-kip-sabian-b/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200506035622/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/29/4-29-aew-dynamite-tv-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-darby-allin-and-dustin-rhodes-vs-lance-archer-in-tnt-title-tournament-semifinal-matches-best-friends-vs-jimmy-havoc-and-kip-sabian-b/ |archive-date=May 6, 2020 |access-date=April 30, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on May 23, Cody defeated Archer to become the inaugural TNT Champion; ] afterwards presented Cody with the title belt.<ref name="DoN2020">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 23, 2020 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Lance Archer to become the first TNT Champion (Mike Tyson presents the belt), Jon Moxley vs. Brodie Lee for the AEW Championship, The Elite vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200526084416/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/23/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-lance-archer-to-become-the-first-tnt-champion-mike-tyson-presents-the-belt-jon-moxley-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-aew-championship-the-e/ |archive-date=May 26, 2020 |access-date=May 23, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Cody successfully defended the championship against the likes of ],<ref name="Dynamite06032020">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 3, 2020 |title=6/3 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Jungle Boy for the TNT Championship, Hangman Page and Kenny Omega vs. Jimmy Havoc and Kip Sabian for the AEW Tag Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Colt Cabana, Big Swole vs. Nyla Rose |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/03/6-3-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-jungle-boy-for-the-tnt-championship-hangman-page-and-kenny-omega-vs-jimmy-havoc-and-kip-sabian-for-the-aew-tag-titles-chris-je/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110105/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/03/6-3-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-jungle-boy-for-the-tnt-championship-hangman-page-and-kenny-omega-vs-jimmy-havoc-and-kip-sabian-for-the-aew-tag-titles-chris-je/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=June 3, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Marq Quen,<ref name="Dynamite06102020">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 10, 2020 |title=6/10 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Cody vs. Marq Quen for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. The Butcher & The Blade, Orange Cassidy and Best Friends vs. Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager, Hikaru Shida and Kris Statlander vs. Nyla Rose and Penelope Ford, Colt Cabana vs. Sammy Guevara |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/10/6-10-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-marq-quen-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-the-butcher-the-blade-orange-cassidy-and-best-friends-vs-santana-ortiz-and-jake-hager-hi/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105929/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/10/6-10-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-vs-marq-quen-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-the-butcher-the-blade-orange-cassidy-and-best-friends-vs-santana-ortiz-and-jake-hager-hi/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=June 11, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=June 17, 2020 |title=AEW Dynamite live results: Tag titles, TNT Championship on the line |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-tag-titles-tnt-championship-line-313481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615172137/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-results/aew-dynamite-live-results-tag-titles-tnt-championship-line-313481 |archive-date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=June 17, 2020 |website=Figure Four Online}}</ref> Jake Hager,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boutwell |first=Josh |date=July 1, 2020 |title=AEW Dynamite Results – 7/1/20 (Fyter Fest Night One, Cody vs. Jake Hager for TNT Title) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-dynamite-results/160626-aew-dynamite-results-july-1-2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013111259/https://www.wrestleview.com/aew-dynamite-results/160626-aew-dynamite-results-july-1-2020/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=July 1, 2020 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 15, 2020 |title=7/15 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of Fight For The Fallen featuring Jon Moxley vs. Brian Cage for the AEW Championship, Cody vs. Sonny Kiss for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Jurassic Express |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/15/7-15-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-fight-for-the-fallen-featuring-jon-moxley-vs-brian-cage-for-the-aew-championship-cody-vs-sonny-kiss-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-p/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624090415/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/15/7-15-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-fight-for-the-fallen-featuring-jon-moxley-vs-brian-cage-for-the-aew-championship-cody-vs-sonny-kiss-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-p/ |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |access-date=July 15, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2020 |title=AEW Dynamite Results for July 22, 2020 |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-22-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227222705/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-22-2020 |archive-date=February 27, 2021 |access-date=August 28, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=AEW Staff |date=July 29, 2020 |title=AEW Dynamite Results for July 29, 2020 |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-29-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731051557/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-july-29-2020 |archive-date=July 31, 2020 |access-date=July 29, 2020 |publisher=All Elite Wrestling}}</ref> and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=August 12, 2020 |title=8/12 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Scorpio Sky for the TNT Championship, Chris Jericho vs. Orange Cassidy, Kenny Omega and Hangman Page vs. Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy for the AEW Tag Titles, The Young Bucks vs. Stu Grayson and Evil Uno, tag team appreciation night |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/12/8-12-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-scorpio-sky-for-the-tnt-championship-chris-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-luchasaurus-and-jungle-boy-f/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919094609/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/12/8-12-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-scorpio-sky-for-the-tnt-championship-chris-jericho-vs-orange-cassidy-kenny-omega-and-hangman-page-vs-luchasaurus-and-jungle-boy-f/ |archive-date=September 19, 2020 |access-date=August 24, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Cody lost the championship to ] on the August 22 episode of ''Dynamite'', ending his reign at 82 days (91 days as recognized by AEW due to ]).<ref name="Dynamite08222020">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=August 22, 2020 |title=8/22 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody vs. Brodie Lee for the TNT Championship, FTR vs. Private Party, Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks vs. Alex Reynolds, John Silver, and Alan "Five" Angels, Brandi Rhodes and Allie vs. Ivelisse and Diamante in the Deadly Draw tournament finals |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/22/8-22-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-private-party-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-alex-reynolds-john-silver-and-alan-fiv/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824080753/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/22/8-22-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-vs-brodie-lee-for-the-tnt-championship-ftr-vs-private-party-kenny-omega-and-the-young-bucks-vs-alex-reynolds-john-silver-and-alan-fiv/ |archive-date=August 24, 2020 |access-date=August 22, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Subsequently, it was reported that Cody would be taking up a leave of absence from the company.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=August 25, 2020 |title=Warnermedia Thrilled With AEW's Weekend Numbers, Cody Update, Bucks' Autobiography and More AEW News |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/139037/warnermedia-thrilled-with-aews-weekend-numbers-cody-update-bucks-autobiography-and-more-aew-news.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110251/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/139037/warnermedia-thrilled-with-aews-weekend-numbers-cody-update-bucks-autobiography-and-more-aew-news.html?p=1 |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=August 28, 2020 |website=PWInsider}}</ref>


Cody returned on the September 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', attacking Brodie Lee and members of his faction, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-september-23-2020|title=AEW Dynamite Results for September 23, 2020|publisher=All Elite Wrestling|author=AEW Staff|date=September 23, 2020|access-date=September 26, 2020}}</ref> Cody would defeat Brodie Lee to win the TNT Championship in a ] on the October 7 episode of ''Dynamite'', beginning his second reign with the championship, also marking Lee's final match before his death in December of that year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/07/10-7-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-30-years-of-chris-jericho-celebration-brodie-lee-vs-cody-in-a-dog-collar-match-for-the-tnt-championship-brian-cage-vs-will-hobbs-chris-jericho/|title=10/7 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of 30 years of Chris Jericho celebration, Brodie Lee vs. Cody in a dog collar match for the TNT Championship, Brian Cage vs. Will Hobbs, Chris Jericho and Jake Hager vs. Luther and Serpentico, Serena Deeb vs. Big Swole|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 7, 2020|access-date=October 8, 2020}}</ref> On November 7, Cody, now once again under the full name Cody Rhodes due to WWE cancelling their trademark on the name (in a settlement that saw Cody relinquishing his claim to the trademarks for several WCW event names), lost the TNT Championship to Darby Allin at ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/darby-allin-challenge-tnt-title-aew-full-gear-322656|title=Darby Allin to challenge for TNT title at AEW Full Gear|work=]|first=Bryan|last=Rose|date=October 14, 2020|access-date=October 14, 2020}}</ref> Cody returned on the September 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', attacking Brodie Lee and members of his faction, ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=AEW Staff |date=September 23, 2020 |title=AEW Dynamite Results for September 23, 2020 |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-september-23-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928113845/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-september-23-2020 |archive-date=September 28, 2020 |access-date=September 26, 2020 |publisher=All Elite Wrestling}}</ref> Cody would defeat Brodie Lee to win the TNT Championship in a ] on the October 7 episode of ''Dynamite'', beginning his second reign with the championship, also marking Lee's final match before his death in December of that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 7, 2020 |title=10/7 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of 30 years of Chris Jericho celebration, Brodie Lee vs. Cody in a dog collar match for the TNT Championship, Brian Cage vs. Will Hobbs, Chris Jericho and Jake Hager vs. Luther and Serpentico, Serena Deeb vs. Big Swole |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/07/10-7-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-30-years-of-chris-jericho-celebration-brodie-lee-vs-cody-in-a-dog-collar-match-for-the-tnt-championship-brian-cage-vs-will-hobbs-chris-jericho/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011071900/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/10/07/10-7-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-30-years-of-chris-jericho-celebration-brodie-lee-vs-cody-in-a-dog-collar-match-for-the-tnt-championship-brian-cage-vs-will-hobbs-chris-jericho/ |archive-date=October 11, 2020 |access-date=October 8, 2020 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On November 7, Cody, now once again under the full name Cody Rhodes due to WWE cancelling their trademark on the name (in a settlement that saw Cody relinquishing his claim to the trademarks for several WCW event names), lost the TNT Championship to Darby Allin at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=October 14, 2020 |title=Darby Allin to challenge for TNT title at AEW Full Gear |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/darby-allin-challenge-tnt-title-aew-full-gear-322656 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602070837/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/darby-allin-challenge-tnt-title-aew-full-gear-322656 |archive-date=June 2, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2020 |website=]}}</ref>


After losing the TNT Championship, Rhodes would begin a feud with famed basketball player ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/shaquille-oneal-aew-debut-teased-dynamite-324941|title=Shaquille O'Neal AEW debut teased on Dynamite|work=]|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=November 11, 2020|access-date=November 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/brandi-rhodes-throws-water-swears-shaq-aew-dynamite-327191|title=Brandi Rhodes throws water, swears at Shaq on AEW Dynamite|work=]|first=Josh|last=Nason|date=December 9, 2020|access-date=December 10, 2020}}</ref> On the March 3, 2021 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes teamed with ] in a loss to O'Neal and his partner ] in a ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=AEW Dynamite Results March 3 2021|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-3-2021|url-status=live|website=allelitewrestling.com|date=March 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304061349/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-3-2021 |archive-date=March 4, 2021 }}</ref> At the ] event on March 7, Rhodes competed in the ] for a future opportunity at the TNT Championship, but the match was won by ].<ref name="Revolution21">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match for the AEW Championship, Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho and MJF for the AEW Tag Titles, surprise debut, Face of the Revolution ladder match for a TNT Title shot|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/07/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-in-an-exploding-barbed-wire-death-match-for-the-aew-championship-young-bucks-vs-chris-jericho-and-mjf-for-the-aew-tag-titl/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 7, 2021|access-date=March 7, 2021}}</ref> After losing the TNT Championship, Rhodes would begin a feud with famed basketball player ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=November 11, 2020 |title=Shaquille O'Neal AEW debut teased on Dynamite |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/shaquille-oneal-aew-debut-teased-dynamite-324941 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112031820/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/shaquille-oneal-aew-debut-teased-dynamite-324941 |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=November 17, 2020 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nason |first=Josh |date=December 9, 2020 |title=Brandi Rhodes throws water, swears at Shaq on AEW Dynamite |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/brandi-rhodes-throws-water-swears-shaq-aew-dynamite-327191 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217063725/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/brandi-rhodes-throws-water-swears-shaq-aew-dynamite-327191 |archive-date=December 17, 2020 |access-date=December 10, 2020 |website=]}}</ref> On the March 3, 2021, episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes teamed with ] in a loss to O'Neal and his partner ] in a ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2021 |title=AEW Dynamite Results March 3 2021 |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-3-2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304061349/https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-march-3-2021 |archive-date=March 4, 2021 |website=allelitewrestling.com}}</ref> At the ] event on March 7, Rhodes competed in the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match for a future opportunity at the TNT Championship, but the match was won by Scorpio Sky.<ref name="Revolution21">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 7, 2021 |title=AEW Revolution results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Jon Moxley in an Exploding Barbed Wire Death Match for the AEW Championship, Young Bucks vs. Chris Jericho and MJF for the AEW Tag Titles, surprise debut, Face of the Revolution ladder match for a TNT Title shot |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/07/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-in-an-exploding-barbed-wire-death-match-for-the-aew-championship-young-bucks-vs-chris-jericho-and-mjf-for-the-aew-tag-titl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511114843/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/07/aew-revolution-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-jon-moxley-in-an-exploding-barbed-wire-death-match-for-the-aew-championship-young-bucks-vs-chris-jericho-and-mjf-for-the-aew-tag-titl/ |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |access-date=March 7, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>


On the March 31 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes began a feud with ], after Marshall and his allies Aaron Solow, ] and the debutant ] assaulted Rhodes after a match.<ref name="Dynamite03312021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/31/3-31-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-christian-cage-vs-frankie-kazarian-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-penta-el-zero-miedo-rey-fenix-and-laredo-kid-cody/|title=3/31 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Christian Cage vs. Frankie Kazarian, Kenny Omega, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix, and Laredo Kid, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in an exhibition match|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=March 31, 2021|access-date=March 31, 2021}}</ref> At the ] event on May 5, Rhodes defeated Marshall,<ref name="Dynamite05052021">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/05/5-5-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-the-inner-circle-vs-the-pinnacle-in-a-blood-and-guts-match-cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-scu-vs-jurassic-express-vs-the-acclaimed-vs-varsity-blo/|title=5/5 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of The Inner Circle vs. The Pinnacle in a Blood and Guts match, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall, SCU vs. Jurassic Express vs. The Acclaimed vs. Varsity Blonds in a four-way for a shot at the AEW Tag Titles|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=May 5, 2021|access-date=May 5, 2021}}</ref> before going on to defeat Ogogo at the ] pay-per-view later that month.<ref name="DoN2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac for the AEW Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Title, Miro vs. Lance Archer for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston for the AEW Tag Titles, The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 30, 2021|access-date=May 30, 2021}}</ref> At the ] event on July 7, Rhodes defeated Marshall in a ] to end the feud.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-11|title=Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall strap match set for AEW Road Rager|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-strap-match-set-aew-road-rager-343891|access-date=2021-06-21|website=WON/F4W – WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |title=7/7 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of The Young Bucks vs. Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo in a Street Fight for the AEW Tag Titles, Andrade El Idolo vs. Matt Sydal, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in a strap match, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager vs. FTR and Wardlow |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/07/7-7-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-eddie-kingston-and-penta-el-zero-miedo-in-a-street-fight-for-the-aew-tag-titles-andrade-el-idolo-vs-matt-sydal-cody/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=July 9, 2021 |date=July 7, 2021}}</ref> Following this, Rhodes began a feud with the debuting ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/29/aew-dynamite-preview-the-homecoming-lineup-for-wednesdays-tnt-show/|title=AEW Dynamite preview: The "Homecoming" lineup for Wednesday's TNT show|author=Powell, Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=July 29, 2021|access-date=August 1, 2021}}</ref> At the ] event on August 4, Rhodes was quickly defeated by Black.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/04/8-4-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-homecoming-with-malakai-black-vs-cody-rhodes-chris-jericho-vs-juventud-guerrera-miro-vs-lee-johnson-for-the-tnt-title-the-b/|title=8/4 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of "Homecoming" with Malakai Black vs. Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera, Miro vs. Lee Johnson for the TNT Title, The Bunny vs. Leyla Hirsch for a shot at the NWA Women's Title, Christian Cage vs. The Blade|first=Jake|last=Barnett|date=August 4, 2021|access-date=August 4, 2021}}</ref> After taking a hiatus, Rhodes returned to face Black in a rematch at ] on September 22, but he was again defeated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/22/9-22-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-aew-champion-kenny-omega-vs-bryan-danielson-in-a-non-title-match-britt-baker-vs-ruby-soho-for-the-aew-womens-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-mala/|title=9/22 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson in a non-title match, Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho for the AEW Women's Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black, Minoru Suzuki and Lance Archer vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston, FTR vs. Sting and Darby Allin|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=September 22, 2021|access-date=September 22, 2021}}</ref> On the October 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes finally defeated Black.<ref>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|date=October 23, 2021|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/23/10-23-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-malakai-black-bryan-danielson-vs-dustin-rhodes-and-lance-archer-vs-eddie-kingston-in-aew-eliminator-tournament-matches/|title=10/23 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett’s live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black, Bryan Danielson vs. Dustin Rhodes, and Lance Archer vs. Eddie Kingston in AEW Eliminator tournament matches, Penelope Ford vs. Ruby Soho, and Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida in TBS Title tournament matches, Jungle Boy vs. Brandon Cutler|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 20, 2022}}</ref> At ], Rhodes teamed up with ] against Black and ] in a winning effort.<ref>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=AEW Full Gear results: Barnett’s live review of Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament finals, Penta and Rey Fenix vs. FTR for the AEW Tag Titles, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston, Britt Baker vs. Tay Conti for the AEW Women's Title, Darby Allin vs. MJF|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/13/aew-full-gear-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew-world-championship-bryan-danielson-vs-miro-in-the-eliminator-tournament-finals-penta-and-rey-fenix-vs-ftr/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 13, 2021|access-date=November 13, 2021}}</ref> On the December 1 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes defeated Andrade in a Atlanta street fight.<ref>{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|date=December 1, 2021|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/01/12-1-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-andrade-el-idolo-in-an-atlanta-street-fight-ruby-soho-vs-kris-statlander-in-a-tbs-title-tournament-match-bryan-daniels/|title=12/1 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett’s live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Andrade El Idolo in an Atlanta Street Fight, Ruby Soho vs. Kris Statlander in a TBS Title tournament match, Bryan Danielson vs. Alan '5' Angels, Darby Allin and Sting vs. Billy Gunn and Colten Gunn, CM Punk vs. Lee Moriarty|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 20, 2022}}</ref> On the March 31 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes began a feud with ], after Marshall and his allies Aaron Solo, ] and the debutant ] assaulted Rhodes after a match.<ref name="Dynamite03312021">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 31, 2021 |title=3/31 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Christian Cage vs. Frankie Kazarian, Kenny Omega, Doc Gallows, and Karl Anderson vs. Penta El Zero Miedo, Rey Fenix, and Laredo Kid, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in an exhibition match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/31/3-31-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-christian-cage-vs-frankie-kazarian-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-penta-el-zero-miedo-rey-fenix-and-laredo-kid-cody/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110105/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/31/3-31-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-christian-cage-vs-frankie-kazarian-kenny-omega-doc-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-penta-el-zero-miedo-rey-fenix-and-laredo-kid-cody/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=March 31, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the ] event on May 5, Rhodes defeated Marshall,<ref name="Dynamite05052021">{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=May 5, 2021 |title=5/5 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of The Inner Circle vs. The Pinnacle in a Blood and Guts match, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall, SCU vs. Jurassic Express vs. The Acclaimed vs. Varsity Blonds in a four-way for a shot at the AEW Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/05/5-5-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-the-inner-circle-vs-the-pinnacle-in-a-blood-and-guts-match-cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-scu-vs-jurassic-express-vs-the-acclaimed-vs-varsity-blo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324202458/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/05/5-5-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-the-inner-circle-vs-the-pinnacle-in-a-blood-and-guts-match-cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-scu-vs-jurassic-express-vs-the-acclaimed-vs-varsity-blo/ |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> before going on to defeat Ogogo at the ] pay-per-view later that month.<ref name="DoN2021">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 30, 2021 |title=AEW Double Or Nothing results: Powell's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac for the AEW Championship, Hikaru Shida vs. Britt Baker for the AEW Women's Title, Miro vs. Lance Archer for the TNT Title, The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston for the AEW Tag Titles, The Pinnacle vs. The Inner Circle in a Stadium Stampede match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210530233917/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/30/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-orange-cassidy-vs-pac-for-the-aew-championship-hikaru-shida-vs-britt-baker-for-the-aew-womens-title-miro-vs-lance-archer/ |archive-date=May 30, 2021 |access-date=May 30, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the ] event on July 7, Rhodes defeated Marshall in a ] to end the feud.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 11, 2021 |title=Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall strap match set for AEW Road Rager |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-strap-match-set-aew-road-rager-343891 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624202007/https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/cody-rhodes-vs-qt-marshall-strap-match-set-aew-road-rager-343891 |archive-date=June 24, 2021 |access-date=June 21, 2021 |website=WON/F4W – WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, UFC News, UFC results |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 7, 2021 |title=7/7 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of The Young Bucks vs. Eddie Kingston and Penta El Zero Miedo in a Street Fight for the AEW Tag Titles, Andrade El Idolo vs. Matt Sydal, Cody Rhodes vs. QT Marshall in a strap match, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager vs. FTR and Wardlow |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/07/7-7-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-eddie-kingston-and-penta-el-zero-miedo-in-a-street-fight-for-the-aew-tag-titles-andrade-el-idolo-vs-matt-sydal-cody/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210707233823/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/07/7-7-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-the-young-bucks-vs-eddie-kingston-and-penta-el-zero-miedo-in-a-street-fight-for-the-aew-tag-titles-andrade-el-idolo-vs-matt-sydal-cody/ |archive-date=July 7, 2021 |access-date=July 9, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Following this, Rhodes began a feud with the debuting ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell, Jason |date=July 29, 2021 |title=AEW Dynamite preview: The "Homecoming" lineup for Wednesday's TNT show |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/29/aew-dynamite-preview-the-homecoming-lineup-for-wednesdays-tnt-show/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110251/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/29/aew-dynamite-preview-the-homecoming-lineup-for-wednesdays-tnt-show/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=August 1, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the ] event on August 4, Rhodes was quickly defeated by Black.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=August 4, 2021 |title=8/4 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of "Homecoming" with Malakai Black vs. Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho vs. Juventud Guerrera, Miro vs. Lee Johnson for the TNT Title, The Bunny vs. Leyla Hirsch for a shot at the NWA Women's Title, Christian Cage vs. The Blade |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/04/8-4-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-homecoming-with-malakai-black-vs-cody-rhodes-chris-jericho-vs-juventud-guerrera-miro-vs-lee-johnson-for-the-tnt-title-the-b/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013163653/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/04/8-4-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-homecoming-with-malakai-black-vs-cody-rhodes-chris-jericho-vs-juventud-guerrera-miro-vs-lee-johnson-for-the-tnt-title-the-b/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=August 4, 2021}}</ref> After taking a hiatus, Rhodes returned to face Black in a rematch at ] on September 22, but he was again defeated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 22, 2021 |title=9/22 AEW Dynamite results: Powell's live review of AEW Champion Kenny Omega vs. Bryan Danielson in a non-title match, Britt Baker vs. Ruby Soho for the AEW Women's Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black, Minoru Suzuki and Lance Archer vs. Jon Moxley and Eddie Kingston, FTR vs. Sting and Darby Allin |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/22/9-22-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-aew-champion-kenny-omega-vs-bryan-danielson-in-a-non-title-match-britt-baker-vs-ruby-soho-for-the-aew-womens-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-mala/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923100947/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/22/9-22-aew-dynamite-results-powells-live-review-of-aew-champion-kenny-omega-vs-bryan-danielson-in-a-non-title-match-britt-baker-vs-ruby-soho-for-the-aew-womens-championship-cody-rhodes-vs-mala/ |archive-date=September 23, 2021 |access-date=September 22, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the October 23 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes finally defeated Black.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=October 23, 2021 |title=10/23 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Malakai Black, Bryan Danielson vs. Dustin Rhodes, and Lance Archer vs. Eddie Kingston in AEW Eliminator tournament matches, Penelope Ford vs. Ruby Soho, and Serena Deeb vs. Hikaru Shida in TBS Title tournament matches, Jungle Boy vs. Brandon Cutler |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/23/10-23-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-malakai-black-bryan-danielson-vs-dustin-rhodes-and-lance-archer-vs-eddie-kingston-in-aew-eliminator-tournament-matches/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110140/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/23/10-23-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-malakai-black-bryan-danielson-vs-dustin-rhodes-and-lance-archer-vs-eddie-kingston-in-aew-eliminator-tournament-matches/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ], Rhodes teamed up with ] against Black and ] in a winning effort.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=November 13, 2021 |title=AEW Full Gear results: Barnett's live review of Kenny Omega vs. Hangman Page for the AEW World Championship, Bryan Danielson vs. Miro in the eliminator tournament finals, Penta and Rey Fenix vs. FTR for the AEW Tag Titles, CM Punk vs. Eddie Kingston, Britt Baker vs. Tay Conti for the AEW Women's Title, Darby Allin vs. MJF |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/13/aew-full-gear-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew-world-championship-bryan-danielson-vs-miro-in-the-eliminator-tournament-finals-penta-and-rey-fenix-vs-ftr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115004033/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/13/aew-full-gear-results-barnetts-live-review-of-kenny-omega-vs-hangman-page-for-the-aew-world-championship-bryan-danielson-vs-miro-in-the-eliminator-tournament-finals-penta-and-rey-fenix-vs-ftr/ |archive-date=November 15, 2021 |access-date=November 13, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the December 1 episode of ''Dynamite'', Rhodes defeated Andrade in an Atlanta street fight.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=December 1, 2021 |title=12/1 AEW Dynamite results: Barnett's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Andrade El Idolo in an Atlanta Street Fight, Ruby Soho vs. Kris Statlander in a TBS Title tournament match, Bryan Danielson vs. Alan '5' Angels, Darby Allin and Sting vs. Billy Gunn and Colten Gunn, CM Punk vs. Lee Moriarty |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/01/12-1-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-andrade-el-idolo-in-an-atlanta-street-fight-ruby-soho-vs-kris-statlander-in-a-tbs-title-tournament-match-bryan-daniels/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110103/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/01/12-1-aew-dynamite-results-barnetts-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-andrade-el-idolo-in-an-atlanta-street-fight-ruby-soho-vs-kris-statlander-in-a-tbs-title-tournament-match-bryan-daniels/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>


On December 25 at the special ] episode of '']'', Rhodes defeated Sammy Guevara to win the TNT Championship for a record third time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/25/12-25-aew-rampage-results-mcguires-live-review-of-sammy-guevara-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-tnt-championship-hook-vs-bear-bronson-leyla-hirsch-vs-kris-statlander-and-jungle-boy-vs-isiah-kass/|title=12/25 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's live review of Sammy Guevara vs. Cody Rhodes for the TNT Championship, Hook vs. Bear Bronson, Leyla Hirsch vs. Kris Statlander, and Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Colin|last=McGuire|date=December 25, 2021|access-date=December 25, 2021}}</ref> On January 26, 2022 at ], Rhodes lost the title back to Guevara in a highly acclaimed ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/sammy-guevara-wins-undisputed-tnt-title-at-aew-dynamite-beach-break#scso=_e-zyYansBd-90PEPto2OyAQ70:0|title=Sammy Guevara wins undisputed TNT title at AEW Dynamite Beach Break|work=Wrestling Observer/Figure 4 Online|author=Ethan Renner|date=January 26, 2022|access-date=January 27, 2022}}</ref> This would be Rhodes' last match in AEW, as on February 15, 2022, several sources reported that he and his wife Brandi had left the promotion as they were unable to come to terms on a new contract.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|title=Cody And Brandi Rhodes Moving On From AEW|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/cody-and-brandi-rhodes-moving-aew|work=Fightful|date=February 15, 2022|access-date=February 15, 2022}}</ref> On December 25 at the special ] episode of '']'', Rhodes defeated Sammy Guevara to win the TNT Championship for a record third time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGuire |first=Colin |date=December 25, 2021 |title=12/25 AEW Rampage results: McGuire's live review of Sammy Guevara vs. Cody Rhodes for the TNT Championship, Hook vs. Bear Bronson, Leyla Hirsch vs. Kris Statlander, and Jungle Boy vs. Isiah Kassidy |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/25/12-25-aew-rampage-results-mcguires-live-review-of-sammy-guevara-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-tnt-championship-hook-vs-bear-bronson-leyla-hirsch-vs-kris-statlander-and-jungle-boy-vs-isiah-kass/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208221927/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/25/12-25-aew-rampage-results-mcguires-live-review-of-sammy-guevara-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-tnt-championship-hook-vs-bear-bronson-leyla-hirsch-vs-kris-statlander-and-jungle-boy-vs-isiah-kass/ |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |access-date=December 25, 2021 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the ] event on January 26, 2022, Rhodes lost the title back to Guevara in a highly acclaimed ladder match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ethan Renner |date=January 26, 2022 |title=Sammy Guevara wins undisputed TNT title at AEW Dynamite Beach Break |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/sammy-guevara-wins-undisputed-tnt-title-at-aew-dynamite-beach-break#scso=_e-zyYansBd-90PEPto2OyAQ70:0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404100604/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/sammy-guevara-wins-undisputed-tnt-title-at-aew-dynamite-beach-break#scso=_e-zyYansBd-90PEPto2OyAQ70:0 |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |access-date=January 27, 2022 |website=Wrestling Observer/Figure 4 Online}}</ref> This would be Rhodes' last match in AEW, as on February 15, 2022, several sources reported that he and his wife Brandi had left the promotion as they were unable to come to terms on a new contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 12, 2023 |title=Cody Rhodes' last AEW match is one of the greatest matches ever – Atletifo |url=https://atletifo.com/wrestling/aew/cody-rhodes-last-aew-match/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105929/https://atletifo.com/wrestling/aew/cody-rhodes-last-aew-match/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=June 7, 2023 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=February 15, 2022 |title=Cody And Brandi Rhodes Moving On From AEW |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/cody-and-brandi-rhodes-moving-aew |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215215247/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/cody-and-brandi-rhodes-moving-aew |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |access-date=February 15, 2022 |website=Fightful}}</ref> He has cited since that he left AEW because of a personal issue.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chase |first=Stephanie |date=August 1, 2023 |title=WWE's Cody Rhodes says he left AEW because of a 'personal issue' |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/wwes-cody-rhodes-says-left-213600577.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230928180026/https://sports.yahoo.com/wwes-cody-rhodes-says-left-213600577.html |archive-date=September 28, 2023 |access-date=September 22, 2023}}</ref>


== Other media == ===Return to WWE===
====Finish the Story (2022–2024)====
In July 2009, Rhodes became one of the faces of the ] "Be a Superstar" advertising campaign, along with ] and ].<ref name="beasuperstar">{{cite news|url=http://staging.ctpost.com/default/article/WWE-Gillette-team-up-in-ring-236286.php|title=WWE, Gillette team up in ring|date=November 25, 2009|first=Richard|last=Lee|access-date=December 14, 2010|work=]}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/11020272|title=Excitement builds over Gillette Fusion's interactive campaign with WWE Superstars|date=July 27, 2009|access-date=August 31, 2009|publisher=]}}</ref> "Be a Superstar" was a four-month-long interactive campaign, which featured the wrestlers in numerous videos promoting ] products.<ref name="beasuperstar"/> In August 2009, Rhodes appeared on '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251352082.php?style=dark|title=WWE stars on "The Tonight Show"|date=August 27, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=August 31, 2009|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>
] at ] on April 2, 2022.]]
On March 18, 2022, it was reported by multiple sources that Rhodes had re-signed with WWE.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=March 18, 2022 |title=Spoiler: The definitive Cody Rhodes update |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/156974/spoiler-the-definitive-cody-rhodes-update.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105930/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/156974/spoiler-the-definitive-cody-rhodes-update.html |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=April 4, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> On the first night of ] on April 2, Rhodes was revealed as ]' surprise opponent, making his return to WWE after six years and defeating Rollins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mohan |first=Sai |date=April 3, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes Talks His "Complex" WWE Contract, WWE Giving Him A Bus |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/04/cody-rhodes-talks-his-complex-wwe-contract-wwe-giving-him-a-bus/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110140/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/04/cody-rhodes-talks-his-complex-wwe-contract-wwe-giving-him-a-bus/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=Wrestling Inc}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Otterson |first=Joe |date=April 2, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes Returns to WWE at WrestleMania 38, Says He Is 'Completely Different Individual' |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cody-rhodes-wwe-wrestlemania-38-interview-1235221061/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614203624/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/cody-rhodes-wwe-wrestlemania-38-interview-1235221061/ |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=]}}</ref><ref name="Cody Rhodes Beats Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 38:">{{Cite web |last=Mahjouri |first=Shakiel |date=April 3, 2022 |title=WrestleMania 38: Cody Rhodes returns to WWE triumphantly as ex-AEW vice president beats Seth Rollins |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wrestlemania-38-cody-rhodes-returns-to-wwe-triumphantly-as-ex-aew-vice-president-beats-seth-rollins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110103/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wrestlemania-38-cody-rhodes-returns-to-wwe-triumphantly-as-ex-aew-vice-president-beats-seth-rollins/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes stated that he returned to WWE to win the championship that his father, ], never got to hold, the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=April 4, 2022 |title=4/4 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of the Raw After WrestleMania with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, the return of Cody Rhodes, new Raw Women's Champion Bianca Belair appears, the "debut" of Veer Mahaan |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/04/4-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-with-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-the-return-of-cody-rhodes-new-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-appears/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614103221/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/04/04/4-4-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-raw-after-wrestlemania-with-undisputed-wwe-universal-champion-roman-reigns-the-return-of-cody-rhodes-new-raw-womens-champion-bianca-belair-appears/ |archive-date=June 14, 2022 |access-date=April 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rhodes subsequently defeated Rollins once more in a rematch at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 8, 2022 |title=WWE WrestleMania Backlash results: Powell's live review of Roman Reigns and The Usos vs. Drew McIntyre and RK-Bro, Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey in an I Quit match for the Smackdown Women's Title, Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins, Edge vs. AJ Styles, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos, Happy Corbin vs. Madcap Moss |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/08/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-and-the-usos-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-rk-bro-charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410232358/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/08/wwe-wrestlemania-backlash-results-powells-live-review-of-roman-reigns-and-the-usos-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-rk-bro-charlotte-flair-vs-ronda-rousey-in-an-i-quit-match-for-the-smackdown-womens-title/ |archive-date=April 10, 2021 |access-date=July 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Ahead of their Hell in a Cell match at the ], Rhodes suffered a ] pectoral muscle tear, which had eventuated halfway through a brawl on the prior episode of ''Raw''. The injury was exacerbated when the muscle tore entirely off the bone while Rhodes was weight training in the days preceding the event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes plans to fight through the pain in tonight's Hell in a Cell Match against Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/article/cody-rhodes-plans-to-fight-through-the-pain.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110251/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/article/cody-rhodes-plans-to-fight-through-the-pain.html |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> He entered Hell in a Cell with a massive spot of discolored skin, but despite the severe injury, managed to defeat Rollins for the third time in a critically acclaimed match.<ref name="HIAC2022">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 5, 2022 |title=WWE Hell in a Cell results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins in a HIAC match, Bianca Belair vs. Asuka vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women's Title, Theory vs. Mustafa Ali for the U.S. Title, Bobby Lashley vs. Omos and MVP in a handicap match, Kevin Owens vs. Ezekiel, Judgment Day vs. AJ Styles, Finn Balor, and Liv Morgan |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606040304/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/06/05/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-hiac-match-bianca-belair-vs-asuka-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-raw-womens-title-theory-vs-mustafa-ali-for-the-u/ |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |access-date=July 11, 2022 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Dave Meltzer rated the match ], the first WWE main roster match since 2011 to receive such a rating.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Woodward |first=Hamish |date=January 6, 2023 |title=Every Cody Rhodes 5 Star Match (According To Dave Meltzer) |url=https://atletifo.com/wrestling/wwe/cody-rhodes-5-star-matches/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013111259/https://atletifo.com/wrestling/wwe/cody-rhodes-5-star-matches/ |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=January 27, 2023 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Four days later, it was announced that Rhodes underwent successful surgery to repair a torn right pectoral tendon, rendering him unable to compete for eight months.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=June 10, 2022 |title=WWE announces Cody Rhodes to miss nine months after pectoral surgery |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-announces-cody-rhodes-to-miss-nine-months-after-pectoral-surgery |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013110251/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-announces-cody-rhodes-to-miss-nine-months-after-pectoral-surgery |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2022 |website=]}}</ref>


On the January 16, 2023, episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes announced in a pre-taped video that he would return to competition in the men's Royal Rumble match at ] on January 28,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Ryan |date=January 17, 2023 |title=It's Official – Cody Rhodes Enters The 2023 Men's Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/its-official-cody-rhodes-enters-the-2023-mens-royal-rumble-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013105929/https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/its-official-cody-rhodes-enters-the-2023-mens-royal-rumble-match |archive-date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=January 17, 2023 |website=eWrestlingNews.com |language=en-US}}</ref> which he won after lastly eliminating ].<ref name="RR2023">{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 28, 2023 |title=1/28 WWE Royal Rumble PLE Result: Keller's detailed report and analysis including Reigns vs. Owens, Pitch Black match, Belair vs. Bliss |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129010527/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/28/1-28-wwe-royal-rumble-ple-report-kellers-detailed-results-and-analysis-including-reigns-vs-owens-pitch-black-match-belair-vs-bliss/ |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |access-date=February 14, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes challenged ] for the ] at ].<ref name="Raw01302023">{{Cite news |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 30, 2023 |title=1/30 WWE Monday Night Raw Results: Keller's report on Cody celebrating Rumble win, Ripley declares WM choice, Gargano vs. Corbin and Seth vs. Gable |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201065831/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/30/1-23-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-cody-celebrating-rumble-win-ripley-declares-wm-choice-gargano-vs-corbin-and-seth-vs-gable/ |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=February 14, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> In the main event of the second night of WrestleMania, Rhodes was defeated by Reigns after interference from ].<ref name="WM39N2">{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=April 2, 2023 |title=4/2 WWE Wrestlemania 39 – Night 2: Keller's report on Reigns vs. Cody, Belair vs. Asuka, Gunther vs. Sheamus vs. McIntyre, Balor vs. Edge, Lesnar vs. Omos |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/02/4-2-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-2-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-cody-belair-vs-asuka-gunther-vs-sheamus-vs-mcintyre-balor-vs-edge-lesnar-vs-omos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402234157/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/04/02/4-2-wwe-wrestlemania-39-night-2-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-cody-belair-vs-asuka-gunther-vs-sheamus-vs-mcintyre-balor-vs-edge-lesnar-vs-omos/ |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=April 3, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The booking decision was met with divisive reactions from fans, journalists and other wrestlers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=April 3, 2023 |title=Dave Meltzer talks the finish of WrestleMania 39 Sunday |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/video/video-dave-meltzer-bryan-alvarez-talk-the-finish-of-wrestlemania-39-sunday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406003432/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/video/video-dave-meltzer-bryan-alvarez-talk-the-finish-of-wrestlemania-39-sunday |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=April 16, 2023 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1642753192474861568 |user=dustinrhodes |title=😐 |author=Dustin Rhodes |date=April 3, 2023 |access=date=April 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1642733563924676616 |user=sammyguevara |title=Wtf |author=Samuel Guevara |date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=April 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roling |first=Chris |title=The Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes Story Is Just Getting Started After WrestleMania 39 |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10071005-the-roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes-story-is-just-getting-started-after-wrestlemania-39 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116150245/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10071005-the-roman-reigns-vs-cody-rhodes-story-is-just-getting-started-after-wrestlemania-39 |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Silverio |first=Ben F. |date=April 10, 2023 |title=Madusa Calls Cody Rhodes' WWE WrestleMania 39 Loss 'The Best Angle Ever' |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1253979/madusa-calls-cody-rhodes-wwe-wrestlemania-39-loss-the-best-angle-ever/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116150245/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1253979/madusa-calls-cody-rhodes-wwe-wrestlemania-39-loss-the-best-angle-ever/ |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2023 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Sunil |date=May 19, 2023 |title=Cody Rhodes needed to lose at WrestleMania 39, according to WWE legend |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-cody-rhodes-needed-lose-wrestlemania-39-according-wwe-legend |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116150245/https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-cody-rhodes-needed-lose-wrestlemania-39-according-wwe-legend |archive-date=November 16, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2023 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
Rhodes guest-starred on ''Arrow'' in the fifth-season episode "A Matter of Trust" playing Derek Sampson, a drug dealer turned ] with the inability to feel pain (Sampson's drug of choice was named Stardust in homage to Rhodes' WWE persona).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/103092/cody-rhodes-lands-guest-starring-role-on.html?p=1|title=Cody Rhodes lands guest starring role on....|date=July 2, 2016|last=Scherer|first=Dave|access-date=September 5, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/arrow-a-matter-of-trust-review|title=Arrow: "A Matter of Trust" Review|access-date=April 11, 2017|work=]|date=October 20, 2016}}</ref> Rhodes reprised the role on episode 21 of the fifth season of ''Arrow''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/10/cody-rhodes-returning-to-arrow-as-derek-sampson|title=Cody Rhodes Returning to Arrow as Derek Sampson|access-date=April 11, 2017|work=]|date=March 10, 2017}}</ref> In July 2018, Cody announced that his character would be back for a couple of episodes in Season 7 as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-news.net/cody-rhodes-to-return-for-arrow-season-7/110003/|title=Cody Rhodes To Return For Arrow Season 7|website=wrestling-news.net|date=July 22, 2018|access-date=February 19, 2019}}</ref>


On April 3 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes confronted and challenged Reigns to a rematch only for Reigns to decline. Rhodes then challenged Reigns and Sikoa to a tag team match later that night, and Reigns accepted under the condition that Rhodes' partner was someone who competed at WrestleMania 39 but also that person could not challenge Reigns for his titles as long as Reigns was champion. Rhodes chose ], however, the match never occurred due to Rhodes getting viciously assaulted by Lesnar before the match could begin.<ref name="Raw04032023">{{Cite web |last=Brookhouse |first=Brent |date=April 3, 2023 |title=WWE Raw after WrestleMania results, recap, grades: Brock Lesnar turns on Cody Rhodes, shocking Roman Reigns |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-after-wrestlemania-results-recap-grades-brock-lesnar-turns-on-cody-rhodes-shocking-roman-reigns/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404094804/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-after-wrestlemania-results-recap-grades-brock-lesnar-turns-on-cody-rhodes-shocking-roman-reigns/live/ |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |access-date=April 16, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Rhodes went on to defeat Lesnar at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Konuwa |first=Alfred |date=May 6, 2023 |title=WWE Backlash 2023 Results: Cody Rhodes Bloodies And Beats Brock Lesnar |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/05/06/wwe-backlash-2023-results-cody-rhodes-bloodies-and-beats-brock-lesnar/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230518022333/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/05/06/wwe-backlash-2023-results-cody-rhodes-bloodies-and-beats-brock-lesnar/ |archive-date=May 18, 2023 |access-date=May 6, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> On the May 8 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes challenged ] and ] for the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. He failed to win due to the interference of Lesnar.<ref name="Raw05082023">{{Cite web |last=Brookhouse |first=Brent |date=May 8, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: Seth Rollins advances to the finals of the world heavyweight title tournament |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-seth-rollins-advances-to-the-finals-of-the-world-heavyweight-title-tournament/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509113018/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-seth-rollins-advances-to-the-finals-of-the-world-heavyweight-title-tournament/live/ |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Rhodes suffered an arm injury (kayfabe) which helped Lesnar defeat him at ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=May 27, 2023 |title=Brock Lesnar def. Cody Rhodes |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/cody-rhodes-vs-brock-lesnar-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606001108/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/cody-rhodes-vs-brock-lesnar-results |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=May 27, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> At ], Rhodes went on to defeat ] despite interference from ].<ref name="MITB2023">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 1, 2023 |title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa vs. The Usos, two MITB ladder matches, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-vs-the-usos-two-mitb-ladder-matches-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-cody-rhodes-vs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701230903/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-solo-sikoa-vs-the-usos-two-mitb-ladder-matches-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-cody-rhodes-vs/ |archive-date=July 1, 2023 |access-date=July 1, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', before he could challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Rhodes was attacked by a returning Brock Lesnar;<ref name="Raw07032023">{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=July 3, 2023 |title=WWE Raw Results (7/3): Keller's report on Money in the Bank fallout, Ripley defending against Natalya |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/07/03/wwe-raw-results-7-3-kellers-report-on-money-in-the-bank-fallout-ripley-defending-against-natalya/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> which set up a rubber match between the two at ],<ref name="Raw07172023">{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=July 17, 2023 |title=WWE Raw Results (7/17): Keller's report on Lesnar answering Cody's challenge, Gunther vs. Riddle, Liv & Raquel vs. Green & Deville, Raiders vs. Otis & Gable |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/07/17/wwe-raw-results-7-10-kellers-report-on-lesnar-answering-codys-challenge-gunther-vs-riddle-liv-raquel-vs-green-deville-raiders-vs-otis-gable/ |access-date=July 17, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> which Rhodes went on to win, with Lesnar endorsing Rhodes after the match, expecting Lesnar to be on hiatus for the rest of 2023.<ref name="SSlam2023">{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=August 5, 2023 |title=WWE SummerSlam results (8/5): Keller's report on Reigns vs. Jey, Seth vs. Balor, Cody vs. Lesnar, Asuka vs. Charlotte vs. Belair, Logan Paul vs. Ricochet |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-8-5-kellers-report-on-reigns-vs-jey-seth-vs-balor-cody-vs-lesnar-asuka-vs-charlotte-vs-belair-logan-paul-vs-ricochet/ |access-date=August 5, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
Rhodes has appeared in ten video games: he made his video game debut in '']'' and has since appeared in '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ign.com/wikis/wwe-13/Roster|title=Roster – WWE '13 Wiki Guide|website=]|access-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref> '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|publisher=]|access-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref> and '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k15/wwe-2k15-character-art-photos#fid-26839992|title=WWE 2K15 Character Art:photos|publisher=]|access-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref> as Cody Rhodes, as well as '']'', as DLC, and in '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|publisher=]|access-date=June 21, 2019}}</ref> and '']'' under his Stardust gimmick.<ref>{{cite web|author=Matthew Artus |url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-update-suplex-city-census-week-three |title=36 Superstars join WWE 2K17 roster in third Suplex City Census update |website=Wwe.com |date=August 17, 2016 |access-date=January 27, 2017}}</ref>


Cody then appeared as a guest on ''The ] Effect'' at ], announcing that previous SmackDown roster member ], who had recently "quit" WWE, would be reinstated as a member of the Raw roster. However, fellow wrestlers Drew McIntyre and ] did not trust Uso after his involvement with ] in their respective storylines, despite Cody's arguments. Cody and Jey then feuded with ] (Finn Bálor, ], "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and Rhea Ripley) over their attempts to recruit Jey into their ranks. At ] on October 7, Cody and Jey won the ] from Bálor and Priest, netting Cody's first championship win since his return to WWE, and his first tag title win since 2014. Under the Undisputed title, this was his fourth reign with the ] (which was known as the WWE Tag Team Championship during his first three reigns) and his first reign with the ]. Cody and Jey went on to retain their titles against ] on the following episode of ''Raw'' and ] and ] on the following episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref name="Fastlane2023">{{Cite web |last=LeClair |first=Brandon |date=October 7, 2023 |title=LeClair's WWE Fastlane 2023 Report: Alt perspective, detailed coverage of Rollins vs. Nakamura, Cena & Knight vs. Bloodline, Sky vs. Flair vs. Asuka, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/10/07/leclairs-wwe-fastlane-2023-report-alt-perspective-detailed-coverage-of-rollins-vs-nakamura-cena-knight-vs-bloodline-sky-vs-flair-vs-asuka-more/ |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He and Jey, however, would lose the titles back to Bálor and Priest in a rematch on the October 16 episode of ''Raw'' after interference from Jey's brother Jimmy, ending their reign at 9 days.<ref name="<">{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 16, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (10/16): Powell's live review of the season premiere, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest and Finn Balor for the Undisputed WWE Tag Titles, Gunther vs. Bronson Reed for the IC Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/16/wwe-raw-results-10-16-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-cody-rhodes-and-jey-uso-vs-damian-priest-and-finn-balor-for-the-undisputed-wwe-tag-titles-gunther-vs-bronson-reed-for-the/ |access-date=October 16, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 13 episode of ''Raw,'' Rhodes and Jey failed to regain the titles from Bálor and Priest after interference from Drew McIntyre. At ] on November 25, Rhodes, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and a returning Randy Orton defeated The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Bálor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh) and Drew McIntyre in a ].<ref name="Big night">{{Cite web |last=Brookhouse |first=Brent |date=November 26, 2023 |title=2023 WWE Survivor Series results, recap, grades: CM Punk makes shocking return after WarGames main event |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2023-wwe-survivor-series-results-recap-grades-cm-punk-makes-shocking-return-after-wargames-main-event/live/ |access-date=November 26, 2023 |website=]}}</ref>
== Personal life ==

On the November 27 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes announced he would compete in the men's Royal Rumble match at ] on January 27,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mrosko |first=Geno |date=November 27, 2023 |title=Cody Rhodes is already declaring for the Royal Rumble in which he won. |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2023/11/27/23978899/cody-rhodes-wwe-royal-rumble-2024 |access-date=November 27, 2023 |website=cagesideseats |language=en-US}}</ref> which he won after lastly eliminating ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 28, 2024 |title=2024 WWE Royal Rumble results: Live updates, recap, grades, highlights, matches, card, start time |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2024-wwe-royal-rumble-results-live-updates-recap-grades-highlights-matches-card-start-time/live/ |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> This was the first time someone had won two consecutive Rumble matches since ] won in ] and ]. After Rhodes won, he pointed at Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Currier |first1=Joseph |title=Cody Rhodes wins second straight WWE men's Royal Rumble match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/cody-rhodes-wins-second-straight-wwe-mens-royal-rumble-match |website=f4wonline.com |date=January 28, 2024 |access-date=February 3, 2024}}</ref>

On the February 2 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rhodes said that he would not challenge Roman Reigns at ]. ] then appeared and confronted Reigns, with Rhodes shaking The Rock's hand and leaving the ring to Reigns and The Rock.<ref>{{cite web |title=SmackDown results, Feb. 2, 2024: The Rock stood toe-to-toe with Roman Reigns as Cody Rhodes shunned The Tribal Chief! |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2024-02-02 |publisher=] |access-date=February 3, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |website=f4wonline.com |last1=Renner |first1=Ethan |title=The Rock vs. Roman Reigns to headline WWE WrestleMania 40: Cody Rhodes will not finish his story at this year's WrestleMania |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/the-rock-vs-roman-reigns-to-headline-wwe-wrestlemania-40 |access-date=February 3, 2024 |date=February 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Donoghue |first1=Craig |title=Cody Rhodes rules out challenging Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania as announcement for The Rock seems inevitable |url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/wrestling/cody-rhodes-rules-out-challenging-roman-reigns-at-wrestlemania-as-announcement-for-the-rock-seems-inevitable-c-13453485 |access-date=February 3, 2024 |work=] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240203051843/https://thewest.com.au/sport/wrestling/cody-rhodes-rules-out-challenging-roman-reigns-at-wrestlemania-as-announcement-for-the-rock-seems-inevitable-c-13453485 |archive-date=February 3, 2024}}</ref> This development drew backlash from fans on social media for disrupting Rhodes' long-term storyline with Reigns.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mendoza |first1=Jordan |title=The Rock could face Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania and fans aren't happy |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2024/02/03/the-rock-roman-reigns-wwe-wrestlemania/72463869007/ |access-date=February 4, 2024 |work=] |date=February 3, 2024}}</ref> During the ''WrestleMania XL Kickoff'' ] on February 8, Rhodes announced that he chose Reigns. After bringing up each other's families, The Rock turned heel and viciously slapped him in the face and joined the Bloodline.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/08/wrestlemania-xl-kickoff-press-conference-live-coverage-cody-rhodes-announces-his-decision-the-rock-roman-reigns-seth-rollins-rhea-ripley-bianca-belair-and-triple-h-appear/|title=WrestleMania XL Kickoff press conference live coverage: Cody Rhodes announces his decision, The Rock, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, and Triple H appear|date=February 8, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 8, 2024}}</ref>

During night one of ] on April 6, Rhodes and Rollins lost to The Rock and Reigns, meaning that on night two of the event, Rhodes' match against Reigns would be a ]. On night two, Cody suffered interferences from Bloodline members Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and The Rock, who were each countered by Rhodes allies Jey Uso, John Cena, Rollins, and The Undertaker. Rhodes ultimately defeated Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship (] and ]) to finish his story and capture his first world title in WWE.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rathi |first=Ishaan |date=April 8, 2024 |title=Cody Rhodes Wins Undisputed WWE Championship In Match Filled with Surprises at WrestleMania 40 Sunday |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/04/07/cody-rhodes-wins-undisputed-wwe-championship-in-match-filled-with-surprises-at-wrestlemania-40-sunday/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |website=Ringside News |language=en-US}}</ref> On the April 8 episode of Raw, Just as Rhodes was addressing his win, he was interrupted by The Rock. After a brief exchange of both titles, The Rock announced that he would be taking time away. However, he issued a warning to Cody Rhodes that once he returns he'll be returning for him. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Ojas |date=2024-04-09 |title=The Rock Confronts Cody Rhodes on WWE RAW After WrestleMania 40 |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/wrestling/news/1648163-the-rock-confronts-cody-rhodes-on-wwe-raw-after-wrestlemania-40 |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More |language=en-US}}</ref> As the title was the world championship of SmackDown, Rhodes was subsequently transferred to the brand.

====Undisputed WWE Champion (2024–present)====
] face to face with ] and ] at ].]] He would defend the title against AJ Styles twice, at ]<ref name="BacklashFrance">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Backlash France results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso for the World Hvt. Title, Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/04/wwe-backlash-france-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-aj-styles-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-hvt-title-bayley-vs-naomi-vs-tiffany-str/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=May 4, 2024|access-date=May 4, 2024}}</ref> and ] in an ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cody Rhodes looks to make AJ Styles say "I Quit" |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2024/cody-rhodes-aj-styles-i-quit |access-date=June 22, 2024 |website=WWE |language=en}}</ref> Rhodes also defended the title against ] at ].<ref name="KAQOTR">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/05/25/wwe-king-and-queen-of-the-ring-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-logan-paul-for-the-wwe-title-gunther-vs-randy-orton-in-the-kotr-finals-nia-jax-vs-lyra-valkyria-in-the-qotr-finals/|title=WWE King and Queen of the Ring results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul for the WWE Title, Gunther vs. Randy Orton in the KOTR finals, Nia Jax vs. Lyra Valkyria in the QOTR finals|date=May 25, 2024|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=May 25, 2024}}</ref>

In an episode of '']'' that aired on May 31, competitor AJ Styles entered the ring and began announcing his retirement. Rhodes was invited on-stage to accompany him; the two locked hands and addressed the crowd, before Styles suddenly threw Rhodes to the ground in a ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mahjouri |first1=Shakiel |title=WWE SmackDown results, recap, grades: AJ Styles teases retirement, brutally attacks Cody Rhodes |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-smackdown-results-recap-grades-aj-styles-teases-retirement-brutally-attacks-cody-rhodes/live/ |work=CBSSports.com |date=1 June 2024 |language=en}}</ref> The ruse was praised, and commentators remarked the similarity of the event of the retirement announcement by ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=McVey |first1=Innes |title=AJ Styles Reached Out To Mark Henry After Fake Retirement Segment |url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/aj-styles-reached-out-to-mark-henry-after-fake-retirement-segment/ |work=itrwrestling.com |date=9 June 2024}}</ref>

At ], The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, ] and Jacob Fatu) defeated Rhodes, Orton and Owens in a ] with Rhodes being pinned by Sikoa.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |title=WWE Money in the Bank 2024 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10127346-wwe-money-in-the-bank-2024-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=July 7, 2024 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> Rhodes defended the title against Sikoa at ] in a Bloodline Rules match after interference from the returning Reigns.<ref name="SSlam2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 3, 2024|access-date=August 3, 2024}}</ref> Rhodes would defend the title against Owens at ].<ref name=BashBerlin>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/|title=WWE Bash in Berlin results: McGuire's review of Gunther vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Title, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a strap match|first=Colin|last=McGuire|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2024|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240927144608/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/wwe-bash-in-berlin-results-mcguires-review-of-gunther-vs-randy-orton-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-for-the-wwe-championship-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-strap-mat/|archive-date=September 27, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Rhodes defended the title against Sikoa again during the September 13 episode of ''SmackDown'' in a ].<ref name="SmackDown09132024">{{cite web|last=Barnett|first=Jake|title=WWE Smackdown results (9/13): Barnett's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a cage match for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens and a partner vs. Grayson Waller and Austin Theory|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/13/wwe-smackdown-results-9-13-barnetts-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-cage-match-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-and-a-partner-vs-grayson-waller-and-austin-theory/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 13, 2024|access-date=September 14, 2024}}</ref> Following the cage match, with Reigns coming to Rhodes' defense from the Bloodline, Rhodes and Reigns mutually agreed to team up against Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at ] on October 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2024-09-13 |title=WWE Smackdown results (9/13): Barnett's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a cage match for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens and a partner vs. Grayson Waller and Austin Theory |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/13/wwe-smackdown-results-9-13-barnetts-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-cage-match-for-the-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-and-a-partner-vs-grayson-waller-and-austin-theory/ |access-date=2024-09-17 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At the event, Rhodes and Reigns were victorious following interference from the returning Jimmy Uso.<ref name="BadBlood2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Bad Blood results: Powell’s review of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/05/wwe-bad-blood-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jacob-fatu-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-match/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=October 5, 2024|access-date=October 5, 2024|archive-date=October 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006115412/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/10/05/wwe-bad-blood-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-and-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jacob-fatu-cm-punk-vs-drew-mcintyre-in-a-hell-in-a-cell-match/|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the match, The Rock made his return and stared Reigns, Rhodes, and the returning Jimmy Uso before later counting to three and motioning the fingers across his neck.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-06 |title=Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Made a Shocking Return to WWE Bad Blood |url=https://hypebeast.com/2024/10/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-wwe-bad-blood-return |access-date=2024-12-10 |website=Hypebeast}}</ref> After the event went off the air, Rhodes was attacked by Owens in the parking lot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |title=WWE Bad Blood 2024 Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10137869-wwe-bad-blood-2024-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> At ] on November 2, Rhodes defeated ] ] to win the inaugural ].<ref name="CrownJewel2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell’s review of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Championship, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 2, 2024|access-date=November 2, 2024}}</ref> At ] on December 14, Rhodes (who came out with the "Winged Eagle" version of the WWE Championship) successfully defended his title against Owens. After the event went off the air, Rhodes was brutally attacked by Owens with a Package Piledriver and was stretchered out of the arena.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beaston|first=Erik|title= WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction, Highlights|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10147081-wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-highlights}}</ref>

==Other media==
In July 2009, Rhodes became one of the faces of the ] "Be a Superstar" advertising campaign, along with Chris Jericho and John Cena.<ref name="beasuperstar">{{Cite news |last=Lee |first=Richard |date=November 25, 2009 |title=WWE, Gillette team up in ring |url=https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/WWE-Gillette-team-up-in-ring-5754.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126183651/https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/WWE-Gillette-team-up-in-ring-5754.php |archive-date=January 26, 2022 |access-date=December 14, 2010 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2009 |title=Excitement builds over Gillette Fusion's interactive campaign with WWE Superstars |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/11020272 |access-date=August 31, 2009 |publisher=]}}</ref> "Be a Superstar" was a four-month-long interactive campaign, which featured the wrestlers in numerous videos promoting ] products.<ref name="beasuperstar" /> In August 2009, Rhodes appeared on '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=August 27, 2009 |title=WWE stars on "The Tonight Show" |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251352082.php?style=dark |access-date=August 31, 2009 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref>

Rhodes guest-starred on '']'' in the fifth-season episode "A Matter of Trust" playing Derek Sampson, a drug dealer turned ] with the inability to feel pain (Sampson's drug of choice was named Stardust in homage to Rhodes' WWE persona).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scherer |first=Dave |date=July 2, 2016 |title=Cody Rhodes lands guest starring role on.... |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/103092/cody-rhodes-lands-guest-starring-role-on.html?p=1 |access-date=September 5, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 20, 2016 |title=Arrow: "A Matter of Trust" Review |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/arrow-a-matter-of-trust-review |access-date=April 11, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> Rhodes reprised the role on episode 21 of the fifth season of ''Arrow''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2017 |title=Cody Rhodes Returning to Arrow as Derek Sampson |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/03/10/cody-rhodes-returning-to-arrow-as-derek-sampson |access-date=April 11, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> In July 2018, Rhodes announced that his character would return for Season 7;<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2018 |title=Cody Rhodes To Return For Arrow Season 7 |url=http://www.wrestling-news.net/cody-rhodes-to-return-for-arrow-season-7/110003/ |access-date=February 19, 2019 |website=wrestling-news.net}}</ref> he appeared in five episodes during the season. Rhodes also voiced a fictionalized version of himself in the first episode of the 2023 animated series '']''.

Rhodes has appeared in twelve video games: he made his video game debut in '']'' and has since appeared in '']'', '']'', '']'' (as DLC), '']'', '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roster – WWE '13 Wiki Guide |url=https://ign.com/wikis/wwe-13/Roster |access-date=June 21, 2019 |website=]|date=May 25, 2012 }}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{Cite web |title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed |access-date=June 21, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> '']''<ref>{{Cite web |title=WWE 2K15 Character Art:photos |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k15/wwe-2k15-character-art-photos#fid-26839992 |access-date=June 21, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> and '']''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aguilar |first=Matthew |title=WWE 2K23's New Gameplay Trailer Features Cody Rhodes, Logan Paul, and More |url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/wwe-2k23-new-gameplay-trailer-wargames-cody-rhodes-logan-paul-cora-jade-rhea-ripley/ |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=Comicbook.com}}</ref> as Cody Rhodes, in '']''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas |access-date=June 21, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> and '']''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matthew Artus |date=August 17, 2016 |title=36 Superstars join WWE 2K17 roster in third Suplex City Census update |url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/article/wwe-2k17-roster-update-suplex-city-census-week-three |access-date=January 27, 2017 |website=Wwe.com}}</ref> under the Stardust gimmick, and in '']'' as both gimmicks alongside his "Undashing" persona. Rhodes also appears in '']'', even though he left AEW before the game was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |title=Kenny Omega Confirms WWE's Cody Rhodes Will Be in 'AEW: Fight Forever' Video Game |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10039981-kenny-omega-confirms-wwes-cody-rhodes-will-be-in-aew-fight-forever-video-game |access-date=June 26, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Rhodes is the cover star for the '']'' Standard Edition and Cross Gen editions of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gelston |first=Dan |date=January 22, 2024 |title=WWE stars Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair headline 2K24 covers |url=https://apnews.com/article/wrestlemania-2k-wwe-rhodes-87862b447b1102b4694fe1cc3a81fe9d |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122145021/https://apnews.com/article/wrestlemania-2k-wwe-rhodes-87862b447b1102b4694fe1cc3a81fe9d |archive-date=January 22, 2024 |access-date=January 22, 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref>

On July 17, 2024 it was revealed that Rhodes would be one of three WWE wrestlers who would be added to '']'' as playable multiplayer operators, alongside ] and ].<ref name="Call of Duty">{{cite web |title=Essential Intel: Season 5 Content Drop for Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile |url=https://www.callofduty.com/blog/2024/07/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-warzone-wzm-season-5-essential-maps-modes-zombies-announcement#WWE |website=Call of Duty |publisher=Activision |access-date=July 18, 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
] in April 2014]] ] in April 2014]]
Rhodes and his half-brother inducted their father into the ] on March 31, 2007.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McCoy |first=Dave |date=June 11, 2015 |title=WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Dusty Rhodes Dies at 69 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dusty-rhodes-dead-wwe-hall-801896 |access-date=August 28, 2015 |work=]}}</ref>
Rhodes is of partial ] descent through his maternal grandfather.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yGUPAWdai_IC&q=Cuba|title=Dusty: Reflections of Wrestling's American Dream|date=November 20, 2013|access-date=June 14, 2015|isbn=9781613212448|last1=Rhodes|first1=Dusty|last2=Brody|first2=Howard}}</ref> His father was ]r "The American Dream" ] and his half-brother is ], who is better known by his ring names Goldust and Dustin Rhodes. On March 31, 2007, Cody and Dustin inducted their father into the WWE Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dusty-rhodes-dead-wwe-hall-801896|title=WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Dusty Rhodes Dies at 69|last=McCoy|first=Dave|date=June 11, 2015|access-date=August 28, 2015|work=]}}</ref> He also has two sisters, Teil Gergel and Kristin Ditto, who is a former ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallascowboyscheerleaders.com/history/watn.cfm?id=1477AB1D-0234-28D0-025A70ED93BAB9EA |title=Kickin' It Up With... Kristin Ditto |access-date=June 27, 2009 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628080849/http://www.dallascowboyscheerleaders.com/history/watn.cfm?id=1477AB1D-0234-28D0-025A70ED93BAB9EA |archive-date=June 28, 2009 }}</ref> He is the nephew of former professional wrestlers ] and ], as well as the godson of ]{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}


In September 2013, Rhodes married fellow professional wrestler ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ocal|first=Arda|title=WWE's Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella get engaged|url=http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-28/sports/bal-wwe-daniel-bryan-brie-bella-engaged-20130928_1_twitter-arda-ocal-daniel-bryan-arda-ocal|work=]|access-date=December 2, 2013}}</ref> On the December 16, 2020 episode of ''Dynamite'', Cody and Brandi announced that they were expecting their first child, a baby girl.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/parents/pro-wrestlers-brandi-and-cody-rhodes-expecting-first-child-together/|title=Pro Wrestlers Brandi and Cody Rhodes Expecting First Child Together: 'We Are Ready and Excited'|first=Ally|last=Mauch|publisher=]|date=December 16, 2020|access-date=December 17, 2020}}</ref> Their daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels, was born on June 18, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rhodes|first=Cody|date=2021-06-18|title=6lbs 12oz – Liberty Iris Runnels – Mother & Daughter are doing wonderful|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQ8zjxlUD4/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/americannightmarecody/2598844410889584888 |archive-date=2021-12-23 |url-access=subscription|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-18|website=www.instagram.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In September 2013, Rhodes married ring announcer and former wrestler ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ocal |first=Arda |date=September 28, 2013 |title=WWE's Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella get engaged |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/09/28/wwes-daniel-bryan-and-brie-bella-get-engaged/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180825212605/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-09-28/sports/bal-wwe-daniel-bryan-brie-bella-engaged-20130928_1_twitter-arda-ocal-daniel-bryan-arda-ocal |archive-date=August 25, 2018 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |website=]}}</ref> They have one child together,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mauch |first=Ally |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Pro Wrestlers Brandi and Cody Rhodes Expecting First Child Together: 'We Are Ready and Excited' |url=https://people.com/parents/pro-wrestlers-brandi-and-cody-rhodes-expecting-first-child-together/ |access-date=December 17, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rhodes |first=Cody |date=June 18, 2021 |title=6lbs 12oz – Liberty Iris Runnels – Mother & Daughter are doing wonderful |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQ8zjxlUD4/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/americannightmarecody/2598844410889584888 |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |access-date=June 18, 2021 |website=www.instagram.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> as well as a ] named Pharaoh, who has appeared alongside Rhodes on both AEW and WWE programming.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tessier |first=Colin |title=Pharaoh Rhodes Debuts On 6/26 WWE Raw, Is A Good Boy |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/pharaoh-rhodes-debuts-626-wwe-raw-good-boy |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=Fightful}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Sarah |title=Pharaoh, Cody Rhodes Beloved Canine, Makes WWE Raw Debut! |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/pharaoh-cody-rhodes-beloved-canine-makes-wwe-raw-debut/ar-AA1d7zSp |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=MSN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=June 27, 2023 |title=WWE Raw notes: Finn Bálor def. Carmelo Hayes, Giovanni Vinci returns, Cody Rhodes' dog Pharoah appears |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/06/26/wwe-raw-notes-finn-balor-def-carmelo-hayes-giovanni-vinci-returns-cody-rhodes-dog-pharoah-appears/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=POST Wrestling}}</ref>


Rhodes is a fan of '']'' video game series, incorporates its style in his wrestling gear and has stated he replays '']'' yearly.<ref name="ESPN"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Christensen|first=Matt|title=What's in Your Travel Bag?|work=]|page=49|date=July 2008}}</ref> Rhodes is also a comic book fan and has worn wrestling gear inspired by ] and ], characters from ].<ref name="marvel">{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/8594/fightin_fanboys_wwe_superstar_cody_rhodes|title=Fightin' Fanboys: WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes|date=June 30, 2009|last=Singh|first=Arune|access-date=July 6, 2009|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110309023142/http://marvel.com/news/story/8594/fightin_fanboys_wwe_superstar_cody_rhodes|archive-date=March 9, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has cited ] and ] as his favorite fictional characters along with the ] and he personally owns a game cabinet of the 1992 '']'' arcade game.<ref name="marvel"/> Rhodes is an avid gamer and a big fan of both '']'' & '']'' video game series, incorporating their styles into his wrestling gear. He has stated that he replays '']'' yearly and that his favorite game in the series is '']'', which he has proclaimed is also his favorite video game of all time, with a close second being '']''.<ref name="ESPN" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Christensen |first=Matt |date=July 2008 |title=What's in Your Travel Bag? |work=] |page=49}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='10 Things WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes Can't Live Without|website=] |date=August 2024 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/10-things-wwe-superstar-cody-160000736.html }}</ref> He is also a ] fan and has worn wrestling gear inspired by '']'' characters ] and ].<ref name="marvel">{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Arune |date=June 30, 2009 |title=Fightin' Fanboys: WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes |url=http://marvel.com/news/story/8594/fightin_fanboys_wwe_superstar_cody_rhodes |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110309023142/http://marvel.com/news/story/8594/fightin_fanboys_wwe_superstar_cody_rhodes |archive-date=March 9, 2011 |access-date=July 6, 2009 |publisher=]}}</ref> He has cited ] and ] as his favorite fictional characters, along with the ], and revealed that he owns a game cabinet of the 1992 arcade game ].<ref name="marvel" />


== Filmography == ==Filmography==
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|'']'' |'']''
|rowspan="2"|Stardust |rowspan="2"|Stardust
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=tg8415aQXD8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/tg8415aQXD8 |archive-date=2021-12-17 |url-status=live|title=Scooby-Doo and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon – Skinny Man & Dead Meat|author=Warner Bros. Home Entertainment|date=August 6, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2019|via=]|author-link=Warner Home Video}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warner Bros. Home Entertainment |author-link=Warner Home Video |date=August 6, 2016 |title=Scooby-Doo and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon – Skinny Man & Dead Meat |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=tg8415aQXD8 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211217/tg8415aQXD8 |archive-date=December 17, 2021 |access-date=August 20, 2019 |via=]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|- |-
|2017 |2017
|'']'' |'']''
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/The-Jetsons-and-WWE-Robo-WrestleMania/Stardust-Bot/|title=Stardust Bot Voice – The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!|work=Behind the Voice Actors|access-date=August 20, 2019}}</ref> |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stardust Bot Voice – The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/movies/The-Jetsons-and-WWE-Robo-WrestleMania/Stardust-Bot/ |access-date=August 20, 2019 |website=Behind the Voice Actors}}</ref>
|-
|2023
|''American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes''
|Himself
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=IMDB – American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes |url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt28427961/ |website=]}}</ref>
|-
|2025
|'']''
|
|Post-production<ref>{{cite web |last1=Grobar |first1=Matt |title=Liza Koshy, Cody Rhodes, CCH Pounder & Busta Rhymes Round Out Cast Of ''Naked Gun'' Reboot |url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/naked-gun-reboot-adds-liza-koshy-cody-rhodes-cch-pounder-busta-rhymes-1235928618/ |website=] |access-date=May 23, 2024 |date=May 23, 2024}}</ref>
|} |}


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|Himself |Himself
|Episode: "] and Keith Berry" |Episode: "] and ]"
|- |-
|2010 |2010
|'']'' |'']''
|Kurt Smoller |Kurt Smoller
|Season 2, episode 8: "Merge with Caution"<ref name="wrestleview.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1274903940|title=Rhodes to appear on SyFy's Warehouse 13|date=May 26, 2010}}</ref> |Season 2, episode 8: "Merge with Caution"<ref name="wrestleview.com">{{Cite web |date=May 26, 2010 |title=Rhodes to appear on SyFy's Warehouse 13 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1274903940}}</ref>
|- |-
|2011 |2011
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|2016–2018 |2016–2018
|'']''<ref>{{Citation|title=Arrow (TV Series 2012–2020) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2193021/fullcredits|access-date=2021-12-31}}</ref> |'']''<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Arrow (TV Series 2012–2020) |type=Full credits |via=IMDb |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2193021/fullcredits |access-date=December 31, 2021}}</ref>
|Derek Sampson |Derek Sampson
|7 episodes<br />Credited as Cody Runnels<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2016/07/02/arrow-cody-rhodes-to-guest-in-season-5|title=Arrow: Cody Rhodes to Guest in Season 5|date=July 2, 2016|publisher=IGN|author=Matt Fowler}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/105130/official-details-for-cody-rhodes-on-arrow.html?p=1|title=Official details for Cody Rhodes on 'Arrow'|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=October 4, 2016|access-date=October 4, 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> |7 episodes<br />Credited as Cody Runnels<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matt Fowler |date=July 2, 2016 |title=Arrow: Cody Rhodes to Guest in Season 5 |url=http://m.ign.com/articles/2016/07/02/arrow-cody-rhodes-to-guest-in-season-5 |publisher=IGN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=October 4, 2016 |title=Official details for Cody Rhodes on 'Arrow' |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/105130/official-details-for-cody-rhodes-on-arrow.html?p=1 |access-date=October 4, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
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|2018 |2018
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|2021–2022
|2021–Present
|'']''<ref>{{Citation|title=Go-Big Show|date=2021-01-07|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13063890/|type=Reality-TV|publisher=Propagate Content, Matador Content|access-date=2021-12-31}}</ref> |'']''<ref>{{Citation |title=Go-Big Show |date=January 7, 2021 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13063890/ |type=Reality-TV |access-date=December 31, 2021 |publisher=Propagate Content, Matador Content}}</ref>
|Judge |Judge
| |
|- |-
|2021 |2021
|''Rhodes to the Top''<ref>{{Citation|title=Rhodes to the Top|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452854/|access-date=2021-12-31}}</ref> |''Rhodes to the Top''<ref>{{Citation |title=Rhodes to the Top |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452854/ |access-date=December 31, 2021}}</ref>
|Himself |Himself
| |
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|2023
|'']''
|Himself
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|-
|2024
|'']''
|Himself
|Episode: "]"
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|2013–2015 |2013–2015
|''The JBL and Cole/Renee Show'' |''The JBL and Cole/Renee Show''
|Himself, Stardust |rowspan="2"|Himself, Stardust
|Series regular |Series regular
|- |-
|2015–2016 |2015–2016
|'']'' |'']''
|Two episodes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Swerved Season 2 episode details |url=https://www.wwe.com/swerved-season-2-episode-details |access-date=August 20, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|Himself, Stardust
|Two episodes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/swerved-season-2-episode-details|title=Swerved Season 2 episode details|publisher=]|access-date=August 20, 2019}}</ref>
|- |-
|2016–2022
|2016–present
|'']'' |'']''
|Himself |Himself
|Series regular<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2V6TA0OqHr9BojcHz9az-w|title=Being The Elite|via=]|access-date=January 13, 2018}}</ref> |Series regular<ref>{{Cite web |title=Being The Elite |url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2V6TA0OqHr9BojcHz9az-w |access-date=January 13, 2018 |via=]}}</ref>
|}

{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|+ Video game appearances
|-
!Year
!Title
!Notes
|-
| 2008
| '']''
| Video game debut
|-
| 2009
| '']''
|
|-
| 2010
| '']''
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| 2011
|'']''
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| 2012
|'']''
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| 2013
| '']''
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| rowspan="2"|2014
| '']''
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|-
| '']''
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| 2015
| '']''
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| 2016
| '']''
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| rowspan="2"| 2017
| ''WWE Champions''
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| ''WWE Mayhem''
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| 2021
| ''AEW Elite General Manager''
|
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| rowspan="2"|2023
| '']''
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|-
| '']''
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| rowspan="2"|2024
| '']''
| Cover athlete
|-
| '']''
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|} |}


==Championships and accomplishments== ==Championships and accomplishments==
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| align = right | align = right
| width = 170 | width = 170
| direction = vertical | direction = vertical
| image1 = Cody Rhodes ROH World Champion.jpg | image1 = Cody Rhodes 2024.png
| caption1 = In ROH, Rhodes is a former ]. | caption1 = Rhodes is the current ]....
| image2 = Cody Victorious (crop).jpg | image2 = Cody Victorious (crop).jpg
| caption2 = In WWE, Rhodes is a two-time ]... | caption2 = ...a two-time ]...
| image3 = Cody Rhodes WWE Tag Team Champion.jpg | image3 = Cody Rhodes WWE Tag Team Champion.jpg
| caption3 = ... and an overall six-time Tag Team Champion (including three ] reigns). | caption3 = ... and an overall eight-time Tag Team Champion in WWE.
| image4 = Cody Rhodes ROH World Champion.jpg
| caption4 = Outside of WWE, Rhodes is a former ] (on shoulder), and Alpha-1 Tag Team Champion (around waist)...
| image5 = Cody Rhodes, Oct 2018 (cropped).png
| caption5 = ...a former ] (right shoulder) and ] (left shoulder)
}} }}


=== Amateur wrestling === ===Amateur wrestling===
* '''Georgia State Tournament''' * '''Georgia State Tournament'''
** Champion at {{convert|189|lb|kg}} weight class (2003, 2004)<ref name="slam"/> ** Champion at {{convert|189|lb|kg}} weight class (2003, 2004)<ref name="slam" />


=== Professional wrestling === ===Professional wrestling===
* ''']''' * ''']'''
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-tnt-championship-history|title=AEW TNT Championship|publisher=]|access-date=May 23, 2020}}</ref> ** ] (])<ref>{{Cite web |title=AEW TNT Championship |url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/aew-tnt-championship-history |access-date=May 23, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |date=May 23, 2020 |title=AEW TNT Title Tournament (2020) |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=6324 |access-date=September 3, 2020 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref>
** ] (1 time)
** ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=6324|title=AEW TNT Title Tournament (2020)|publisher=Cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=May 23, 2020|access-date=September 3, 2020}}</ref>
** ] for Best Moment on the Mic (]) – {{small|accepting ] on '']'' (September 30)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-awards-report-winners-revealed-shaq-challenges-cody-331426|title=AEW Awards report: Winners revealed, Shaq challenges Cody|work=]|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021}}</ref> *** Best Moment on the Mic (]) – {{small|accepting ] on '']'' (September 30)}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Renner |first=Ethan |date=January 27, 2021 |title=AEW Awards report: Winners revealed, Shaq challenges Cody |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/aew-news/aew-awards-report-winners-revealed-shaq-challenges-cody-331426 |access-date=January 27, 2021 |website=]}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''']'''
** ] (1 time) – with ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1599|title=A1 Tag Team Championship|publisher=Cagematch – The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=August 2, 2021}}</ref> ** ] (1 time) – with ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=A1 Tag Team Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1599 |access-date=August 2, 2021 |publisher=Cagematch}}</ref>
* '''Bullet Proof Wrestling''' * '''Bullet Proof Wrestling'''
** BPW Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite tweet|user=bulletproofdojo|author=Bullet Proof Dojo|number=856029017463562240|date=April 23, 2017|title=We crowned new champions tonight...Donovan Dijak claimed the Wrestlemerica Title &amp; Cody Rhodes became the first eve…}}</ref> ** BPW Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=856029017463562240 |user=bulletproofdojo |title=We crowned new champions tonight...Donovan Dijak claimed the Wrestlemerica Title & Cody Rhodes became the first eve… |author=Bullet Proof Dojo |date=April 23, 2017}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''''']'''''
** Promo of the Year (2019) – {{small|"Silver spoon" promo on ''AEW Dynamite'' (November 7)}}<ref name="2019CBSSportsAwards">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/how-adam-cole-went-from-main-event-substitute-to-clear-choice-for-2019-wrestler-of-the-year/|title=How Adam Cole went from main event substitute to clear choice for 2019 Wrestler of the Year|work=]|first=Brian|last=Campbell|date=December 24, 2019|access-date=December 24, 2019}}</ref> ** Promo of the Year (2019) – {{small|"Silver spoon" promo on ''AEW Dynamite'' (November 7)}}<ref name="2019CBSSportsAwards">{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Brian |date=December 24, 2019 |title=How Adam Cole went from main event substitute to clear choice for 2019 Wrestler of the Year |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/how-adam-cole-went-from-main-event-substitute-to-clear-choice-for-2019-wrestler-of-the-year/ |access-date=December 24, 2019 |website=]}}</ref>
** Smack Talker of the Year (2019)<ref name="2019CBSSportsAwards"/> ** Smack Talker of the Year (2019)<ref name="2019CBSSportsAwards" />
* ''''']'''''
** ] – {{small|returning to WWE at ]}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=July 20, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes' return wins Best WWE Moment ESPY Award |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/cody-rhodes-wins-espy-award-for-wwe-return |access-date=July 21, 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
** Male Wrestler of the Year (2023)<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2023 |title=Pro Wrestling 2023 awards: The best male and female wrestler, feud, faction, promo and more |url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228102326/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39180531/pro-wrestling-2023-awards-which-stars-had-best-year |archive-date=December 28, 2023 |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=]}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''']'''
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-ufc-fight-night-101-d-bryan-responds-cesaro-dykstra-fired-225321|title=Daily Update: UFC Fight Night 101, D. Bryan responds to Cesaro, Dykstra fired|date=November 26, 2016|access-date=November 26, 2016|work=]}}</ref> ** ] (])<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2016 |title=Daily Update: UFC Fight Night 101, D. Bryan responds to Cesaro, Dykstra fired |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-ufc-fight-night-101-d-bryan-responds-cesaro-dykstra-fired-225321 |access-date=November 26, 2016 |website=]}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''']'''
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/cody-wins-nwa-worlds-heavyweight-championship-all-265026|title=Cody wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title at All In|date=September 1, 2018|first=Joseph|last=Cyrruer|access-date=September 2, 2018|work=]}}</ref> ** ] (])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cyrruer |first=Joseph |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Cody wins NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title at All In |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/cody-wins-nwa-worlds-heavyweight-championship-all-265026 |access-date=September 2, 2018 |website=]}}</ref>
* ''' ]''' * ''' ]'''
**] (])<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/iwgpus|title=IWGP United States Championship History|date=June 5, 2019|publisher=]|access-date=June 5, 2019|language=ja}}</ref> **] (])<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 5, 2019 |title=IWGP United States Championship History |url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/iwgpus |access-date=June 5, 2019 |publisher=] |language=ja}}</ref>
* ''''']'''''
** Match of the Year (2022) – {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staszewski |first=Joseph |date=December 27, 2022 |title=The Post's 2022 pro wrestling awards |url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/ |access-date=December 30, 2022 |website=]}}</ref>
** Promo of the Year (2023) – {{small|shared with ] on '']''}} (February 13)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staszewski |first=Joseph |date=December 26, 2023 |title=The Post's 2023 pro wrestling awards |url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231227120049/https://nypost.com/2023/12/26/sports/the-posts-2024-pro-wrestling-awards/ |archive-date=December 27, 2023 |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=]}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''']'''
**] (])<ref name=NEWHW>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/108454/cody-rhodes-beats-mike-bennett-to-win-the-northeast-wrestling-title.html?p=1|title=Cody Rhodes beats Mike Bennett to win the Northeast Wrestling title|date=March 19, 2017|access-date=March 19, 2017|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref> **] (])<ref name="NEWHW">{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2017 |title=Cody Rhodes beats Mike Bennett to win the Northeast Wrestling title |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/108454/cody-rhodes-beats-mike-bennett-to-win-the-northeast-wrestling-title.html?p=1 |access-date=March 19, 2017 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''']'''
** ] (])<ref name="slam"/><ref name="ovw title">{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#heavyweight |title=OVW Heavyweight Championship |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archive-date=April 5, 2011 }}</ref> ** ] (])<ref name="slam" /><ref name="ovw title">{{Cite web |title=OVW Heavyweight Championship |url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#heavyweight |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archive-date=April 5, 2011 |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=]}}</ref>
** ] (])<ref name="slam"/><ref name="ovw tv">{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#television |title=OVW Television Championship |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archive-date=April 5, 2011 }}</ref> ** ] (])<ref name="slam" /><ref name="ovw tv">{{Cite web |title=OVW Television Championship |url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#television |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archive-date=April 5, 2011 |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=]}}</ref>
** ] (]) – with ]<ref name="slam"/><ref name="ovwtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#southern_tag_team |title=OVW Southern Tag Team Championship |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archive-date=April 5, 2011 }}</ref> ** ] (]) – with ]<ref name="slam" /><ref name="ovwtag">{{Cite web |title=OVW Southern Tag Team Championship |url=http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles#southern_tag_team |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405184334/http://www.ovwrestling.com/titles |archive-date=April 5, 2011 |access-date=April 3, 2011 |publisher=]}}</ref>
** ]<ref name="slam"/><ref name="ovwtag"/><ref name="ovw title"/><ref name="ovw tv"/> ** ]<ref name="slam" /><ref name="ovwtag" /><ref name="ovw title" /><ref name="ovw tv" />
* ''''']''''' * ''''']'''''
** ] (2019) – {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref name="PWI">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html#awards-wrestler-of-the-year|title=PWI Awards|work=]|publisher=]|access-date=October 4, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/officialpwi/status/1216785488373329920|title=PWI on Twitter|user=OfficialPWI|number=1216785488373329920|author=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|author-link=Pro Wrestling Illustrated|date=January 14, 2020|access-date=October 4, 2020}}</ref> ** ] (2022) – {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2023 |title=WWE Superstar wins PWI Match of the Year plaque for the second time in his career |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-wwe-superstar-wins-pwi-match-year-plaque-second-time-career |access-date=January 29, 2023 |publisher=Sportskeeda}}</ref>
** ] (2019) – {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref name="PWI">{{Cite web |title=PWI Awards |url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html#awards-wrestler-of-the-year |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109093858/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html#awards-wrestler-of-the-year |archive-date=November 9, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |website=] |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1216785488373329920 |user=OfficialPWI |title=PWI on Twitter |author=Pro Wrestling Illustrated |author-link=Pro Wrestling Illustrated |date=January 14, 2020 |access-date=October 4, 2020 |url=https://twitter.com/officialpwi/status/1216785488373329920}}</ref>
** ] (2008)<ref>{{cite journal|year=2009|journal=]|volume=30|issue=3|pages=66–67|title=PWI Awards}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 7 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the '']'' in 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2020.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2020|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=August 28, 2020}}</ref> ** ] (2008)<ref>{{Cite journal |year=2009 |title=PWI Awards |journal=] |volume=30 |issue=3 |pages=66–67}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ] in 2024<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rift |first=Aaron |date=September 10, 2024 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated's top ten male wrestlers of 2024 revealed |url=https://nodq.com/news/pro-wrestling-illustrateds-top-ten-male-wrestlers-of-2024-revealed/ |access-date=September 10, 2024 |website=NoDQ.com}}</ref>
* ''']''' * ''']'''
** ] (])<ref name=BITW2017/> ** ] (])
** ] (]) – with ] ** ] (]) – with ]
** ROH Year-End Award (2 times) ** ROH Year-End Award (2 times)
*** Wrestler of the Year (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/roh-wrestler-year-cody|title=ROH Wrestler of the Year: Cody|access-date=January 11, 2018|work=]|date=January 11, 2018}}</ref> *** Wrestler of the Year (2017)<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 11, 2018 |title=ROH Wrestler of the Year: Cody |url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/roh-wrestler-year-cody |access-date=January 11, 2018 |website=]}}</ref>
*** Feud of the Year (2018) – {{small|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/feud-year-cody-vs-kenny-omega|title=Feud of the Year: Cody vs. Kenyy Omega|work=]|date=January 9, 2019}}</ref> *** Feud of the Year (2018) – {{small|vs. ]}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Feud of the Year: Cody vs. Kenyy Omega |url=https://www.rohwrestling.com/news/feud-year-cody-vs-kenny-omega |website=]}}</ref>
* ''''']''''' * ''''']'''''
** Wrestler of the Year (2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/01/03/wwe-njpw-aew-news-best-wrestlers-2018-cody-rhodes-kenny-omega|title=The top 10 men's wrestlers of 2018|website=SI.com}}</ref> ** ] (2018)<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2020 |title=The top 10 men's wrestlers of 2018 |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/01/03/wwe-njpw-aew-news-best-wrestlers-2018-cody-rhodes-kenny-omega |website=SI.com}}</ref>
** ] (2023)<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=December 31, 2023 |title=Ranking The Top 10 Wrestlers of 2023 |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/ranking-the-top-10-wrestlers-of-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240101131516/https://www.si.com/fannation/wrestling/news/ranking-the-top-10-wrestlers-of-2023 |archive-date=January 1, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2024 |magazine=]}}</ref>
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American professional wrestler (born 1985)

Cody Rhodes
Rhodes in 2024
BornCody Garrett Runnels
(1985-06-30) June 30, 1985 (age 39)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Spouse Brandi Rhodes ​(m. 2013)​
Children1
RelativesDusty Rhodes (father)
Dustin Rhodes (half-brother)
Fred Ottman (uncle)
Jerry Sags (uncle)
Magnum T. A. (godfather)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Cody
Cody R
Cody Rhodes
Cody Runnels
Fuego 2
Stardust
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Billed weight222 lb (101 kg)
Billed fromAtlanta, Georgia
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Fifth Dimension
Marietta, Georgia
Trained byAl Snow
Danny Davis
Dusty Rhodes
Dustin Rhodes
Randy Orton
Ricky Morton
Shawn Spears
DebutJune 16, 2006
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Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes (born Cody Garrett Runnels; June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is signed to WWE since March 2022, where he performs on the SmackDown brand Undisputed WWE Champion, recognized as both the WWE Champion and WWE Universal Champion in his first reign with each, as well as the inaugural WWE Crown Jewel Champion. He is also known for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he was an Executive Vice President and co-founder when the company was founded in 2019 until he left in 2022.

The son of wrestler Dusty Rhodes and the half-brother of wrestler Dustin Rhodes, he rose to prominence during his first tenure with WWE from 2006 to 2016. He adopted various gimmicks under his real name before being repackaged as a melodramatic spin-off of Dustin's Goldust character named Stardust. He also wrestled for promotions such as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Ring of Honor (ROH). Outside of wrestling, he served as a judge on the competition series Go-Big Show and starred with his wife Brandi Rhodes on the reality show Rhodes to the Top.

After an amateur wrestling career that earned him two Georgia state championships, Rhodes joined WWE in 2006 and was initially assigned to its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), where he became a Triple Crown Champion. He joined WWE's main roster in 2007 and throughout his WWE career, became a two-time Intercontinental Champion and a prolific tag team wrestler, winning eight world tag team championships (three World Tag Team Championships, four WWE/Raw Tag Team Championships, and one SmackDown Tag Team Championship) with five separate partners; his fourth Raw Tag Team Championship and one SmackDown Tag Team Championship were held together as the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.

Following his departure from WWE in May 2016, Rhodes began wrestling on the independent circuit and making several appearances in TNA, where he wrestled under the mononym Cody due to WWE owning the "Cody Rhodes" name until giving it up in 2020. From early 2016 to early 2017, he competed at WWE's WrestleMania, NJPW's Wrestle Kingdom, and ROH's Final Battle events, as well as appearing for TNA's Bound for Glory event. In September 2017, he wrestled in ROH, where he became a one-time ROH World Champion. He would later become a one-time IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion in NJPW and a one-time ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion (with Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson). In 2018, Rhodes, along with the Jacksons, promoted an independent pay-per-view event called All In that took place in September, where he won the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship, marking the first time the championship had been won by both a father and son. This event marked a significant moment in professional wrestling history by becoming the first non-WWE or World Championship Wrestling (WCW) promoted event in the United States to sell 10,000 tickets since 1993. The success of All In was instrumental in inspiring the formation of AEW in January 2019.

In January 2019, Rhodes was named as an executive vice president of the newly formed AEW, where he would also wrestle. While there, became the inaugural AEW TNT Champion. After failing to negotiate a new contract, he departed AEW in February 2022. Two months later, he returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 and defeated Seth "Freakin" Rollins. He then won both the 2023 and 2024 men's Royal Rumble matches, becoming the fourth wrestler to achieve back-to-back victories at the event and the first since "Stone Cold" Steve Austin (who won in 1997 and 1998). At WrestleMania XL, Rhodes won his first world championship in WWE: winning two world heavyweight championships simultaneously; as well as ending Roman Reigns' WWE Universal Championship reign of 1,316 days, in the process becoming a WWE Triple Crown winner. Rhodes topped Pro Wrestling Illustrated's PWI 500 list of top 500 male wrestlers in the world in 2024.

Early life

Rhodes was born Cody Garrett Runnels in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 30, 1985, the son of Michelle Rubio and professional wrestler Dusty Rhodes. He is of Cuban descent through his maternal grandfather. He has a sister named Teil in addition to his paternal half-brother and fellow professional wrestler Dustin and a paternal half-sister named Kristin, who is a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. He is the nephew of professional wrestlers Jerry Sags and Fred Ottman, and the godson of professional wrestler Magnum T. A., who was present at both Rhodes' birth and baptism. He legally changed his surname to "Runnels Rhodes" as a teenager.

Rhodes attended Lassiter High School and had a successful high school wrestling career. He placed sixth in the 171 lb (78 kg) division as a sophomore. As a junior, he won the Georgia state tournament at 189 lb (86 kg) in 2003 and repeated as champion his senior year. He had planned to wrestle collegiately at Penn State University, but decided to become a professional wrestler instead. During his time in high school, Rhodes also acted as a referee in his father's Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling promotion. After graduating high school, Rhodes attended Howard Fine Acting School in Los Angeles for a year.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE (2006–2016)

Ohio Valley Wrestling (2006–2007)

Runnels during his stay in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in 2007

Rhodes credits his father for starting to train him as a wrestler from the age of 12, which was limited mainly to simple fundamentals. From there, his training was provided by Al Snow, Danny Davis, Randy Orton, and Ricky Morton. Using his birth name Cody Runnels, he began wrestling in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) on May 13, 2006. He formed a tag team with Shawn Spears in mid-August 2006 and won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship twice. He also won the OVW Heavyweight Championship and the OVW Television Championship.

Teaming with Hardcore Holly (2007–2008)

Rhodes captured his first championship in WWE in December 2007: the World Tag Team Championship, with partner Hardcore Holly

On the July 2, 2007, episode of Raw, Runnels made his television debut as a face, using his family's wrestling last name, Rhodes, in a backstage segment with his father Dusty Rhodes and Randy Orton, where Orton introduced himself to Rhodes and then slapped Dusty as a sign of disrespect. Cody Rhodes made his main roster in-ring debut losing to Randy Orton via pinfall on the July 16, 2007, episode of Raw. Rhodes appeared at The Great American Bash to prevent Orton from further attacking his father. The next night on Raw, Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to lose again. Orton followed this up by kicking Rhodes' father in the head.

Rhodes (left) with his tag team partner Hardcore Holly in February 2008

On September, he began a feud with Hardcore Holly and lost three consecutive matches to him. Later, they would work as a tag team and they defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch on the Raw 15th Anniversary special episode for the World Tag Team Championship, marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE.

In May 2008, Ted DiBiase began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as part of the Raw brand Basil. At the pay-per-view event, Night of Champions on June 29, Rhodes turned on Holly by revealing himself as Ted DiBiase's partner to help DiBiase win the match and also become a two-time World Tag Team Champion, turning heel in the process.

The Legacy (2008–2010)

Main article: The Legacy
Rhodes (left) and his tag team partner Ted DiBiase Jr. as World Tag Team Champions in August 2008

After holding the championship for just over a month, they dropped it to John Cena and Batista on the August 4, 2008, episode of Raw, but regained it the next week. Rhodes and DiBiase were then joined by Manu, the son of Afa, in September, forming a stable of multi-generational wrestlers. On the October 27 Raw, Rhodes and DiBiase lost the World Tag Team Championship to Kofi Kingston and CM Punk.

On November they began a storyline with Orton and, at Survivor Series, Rhodes, along with Orton, was a survivor, for Orton's team, in the annual Elimination match. The three of them created a stable with Orton called The Legacy.

Legacy in 2009 (from left to right): Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Ted DiBiase.

As part of the Legacy, Rhodes entered the Royal Rumble match in order to help Orton win, and lasted until the final three, before being eliminated by Triple H. Rhodes and DiBiase became involved in Orton's scripted rivalry with the McMahon family, helping him to attack Shane and Stephanie McMahon, and Stephanie's real-life husband, Triple H. Rhodes was elevated to main event status as a result of joining the Legacy, competing in handicap and six-man tag team matches against Orton's opponents and rivals.

On April 26 at Backlash, Rhodes, DiBiase, and Orton defeated Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahon in a six-man tag team match, which, per the pre-match stipulation, resulted in Orton winning the WWE Championship. Rhodes suffered a minor neck injury in June, but continued working.

Throughout mid-2009, Rhodes and DiBiase continued to compete against and attack Orton's rivals, especially Triple H. This led to Triple H reforming D-Generation X (DX) with Shawn Michaels, and DX defeated Rhodes and DiBiase at SummerSlam. Rhodes and DiBiase defeated DX at the following pay-per-view, Breaking Point in a submissions count anywhere match, but were defeated in a Hell in a Cell match at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view in October, when Rhodes was pinned following a sledgehammer shot to the head. Rhodes represented Team Raw at the first Bragging Rights pay-per-view in October, reluctantly teaming with DX. The match would go on to be won by Team SmackDown. At Survivor Series, having aided Orton in his feud with Kofi Kingston, was part of Team Orton (against Team Kingston) alongside DiBiase. Kingston would lastly eliminate Orton in the match to be sole survivor.

Tension within The Legacy became apparent at the 2010 Royal Rumble, when Rhodes attempted to interfere in Orton's match for the WWE Championship. Rhodes was caught by the referee, resulting in a disqualification for Orton, who attacked Rhodes and DiBiase, who had tried to help Rhodes, after the match. On the February 15 Raw, Orton took on Sheamus in a non-title rematch, but was again disqualified after Rhodes and DiBiase interfered. During the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match pay-per-view, Rhodes interfered, passing a lead pipe through the cage to DiBiase. DiBiase hit Orton with the pipe and eliminated him from the match. The next night on Raw, Orton attacked Rhodes and DiBiase during a six-man tag team match, and they attacked Orton the following week in retaliation. This led to a triple threat match at WrestleMania XXVI, in which Orton defeated Rhodes and DiBiase.

Dashing and Undashing (2010–2011)

"Dashing" Cody Rhodes in 2010

As part of the 2010 WWE supplemental draft, Rhodes was drafted to the SmackDown brand. He made his debut for the brand on the April 30 SmackDown, by defeating John Morrison. The following week on SmackDown, Rhodes participated in a tournament for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship, but lost to Christian in the semi-finals. Rhodes mentored Husky Harris, a third-generation wrestler, in the second season of NXT. Rhodes would participate in the SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder match at the first ever Money in the Bank pay-per-view event but was unsuccessful as the match was won by Kane.

On the June 25 SmackDown, Rhodes began a new narcissistic gimmick, claiming to be the best-looking wrestler in WWE and demanding to be called "Dashing" Cody Rhodes. As part of the gimmick, vignettes began airing in which Rhodes gave "grooming tips". He was extremely protective of his face during matches; if he was hit in the face, he threw a fit and checked his mirror. In September, he attacked Christian along with Drew McIntyre after a match, and the duo also attacked Matt Hardy, forming an alliance. At Night of Champions in September, Rhodes and McIntyre captured the WWE Tag Team Championship in a Tag Team Turmoil match. At Bragging Rights, Rhodes and McIntyre lost the championship to The Nexus (John Cena and David Otunga). On the October 29 SmackDown, after losing a tag team match, Rhodes and McIntyre dissolved their partnership.

On January 21, 2011, Rhodes faced Rey Mysterio in a match, during which Mysterio hit Rhodes in the face with his exposed knee brace and legitimately broke Rhodes' nose, which led to Rhodes declaring he was no longer dashing and had required facial reconstructive surgery. Rhodes was off television for several weeks. Upon his return, he wore a clear protective mask over his face and colluded with his father to attack Mysterio and remove Mysterio's mask on the February 25 SmackDown. Rhodes then regularly used his protective mask as a weapon during matches by headbutting opponents and using it to hit his opponents. In 2020, Rhodes said his time as Undashing Cody Rhodes was his second most successful work as a pro wrestler. Rhodes defeated Mysterio in a match at WrestleMania XXVII on April 3. The duo also faced off in a Falls Count Anywhere match at the Extreme Rules pay-per-view in May, which was won by Mysterio.

A dark-haired Caucasian male stands in a wrestling ring with grey ring ropes. He is wearing short black wrestling tights with a black, hooded jacket, and his face is covered with a clear plastic mask. He is holding a microphone to his mouth with his right hand, and in his left hand he is holding brown paper bags.
Rhodes wearing his protective mask and holding paper bag masks in June 2011

On subsequent episodes of SmackDown following WrestleMania XXVII, Rhodes, with the help of assistants, would hand out paper bags to the audience during his promos. Rhodes demanded the audience to put on the paper bags on their heads to cover their ugliness and imperfections, because they offended him. Rhodes also put paper bags over several of his opponents' heads after matches with them. Rhodes reformed his alliance with Ted DiBiase on the May 20 SmackDown, and the duo went on to feud with Sin Cara and Daniel Bryan. At the second annual Money in the Bank pay-per-view, Rhodes participated in the SmackDown Money in the Bank ladder match, but was unsuccessful as Bryan won the match.

Intercontinental Champion (2011–2012)

At the August 9 tapings of the August 12 SmackDown, Rhodes defeated Ezekiel Jackson to win the Intercontinental Championship, his first singles title with the company. The following week, Rhodes and DiBiase had a verbal confrontation with Orton. The following week, Rhodes attacked DiBiase after the latter lost a singles match to Orton, ending their alliance and resulting in an Intercontinental Championship match between the two at Night of Champions, which Rhodes won. Simultaneously, Rhodes had begun a feud with Orton, with Orton defeating Rhodes on the September 9 SmackDown, but Rhodes defeated Orton on the September 12 Raw SuperShow when Mark Henry distracted Orton. On the September 23 SmackDown, Rhodes defeated Orton by disqualification when Orton took Rhodes' mask off and hit him with it. Post-match, Orton attacked Rhodes with the timekeeper's bell, legitimately cutting Rhodes and causing him to bleed. The following week on SmackDown, Rhodes claimed he needed nine staples to close the wound.

Rhodes as the Intercontinental Champion in January 2012

At the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view on October 2, Rhodes debuted a new design for the Intercontinental Championship, which included a white strap and plates similar to the title's classic 1980s design, before successfully defending it against John Morrison. Throughout October, Rhodes continued feuding with Orton, explaining that Orton had mistreated him during their time together as part of Legacy, costing him the World Heavyweight Championship and attacking him. At Vengeance, Rhodes was defeated by Orton in a non-title match. On the November 4 SmackDown, Orton defeated Rhodes in a Street Fight to end the feud; in the process, Orton broke Rhodes' mask. On the November 14 Raw SuperShow, Rhodes reappeared without his mask, claiming that Orton had set him free, signalling the end of his masked gimmick. At Survivor Series, Rhodes was sole survivor alongside Team Captain Wade Barrett in their traditional Survivor Series match against Team Orton.

Rhodes then feuded with SmackDown commentator Booker T, attacking him from behind on several occasions and successfully retaining the Intercontinental Championship against him at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs and on the January 6, 2012 SmackDown. In the 2012 Royal Rumble match, Rhodes lasted over 40 minutes and eliminated more wrestlers than other any other competitor with six, before he was eliminated by Big Show. At Elimination Chamber Rhodes pinned Big Show in the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber match, before being eliminated by Santino Marella. Rhodes spent the following weeks highlighting Big Show's embarrassing moments in previous WrestleManias, often costing Big Show to lose matches in the process. At WrestleMania XXVIII, Rhodes lost the Intercontinental Championship to Big Show, ending his near eight-month reign of 233 days.

Following the loss at WrestleMania, Rhodes went on a brief losing streak, due to Big Show distracting him during matches. Four weeks after losing the title, Rhodes regained it at Extreme Rules by defeating Big Show in a Tables match. On the May 7 episode of Raw SuperShow, Rhodes retained his title against Big Show in a rematch after getting himself counted out. Two weeks later at Over the Limit, Rhodes lost the Intercontinental Championship to the returning Christian. He would go on to lose to Christian in a rematch for the title at No Way Out. On the June 29 SmackDown, Rhodes and David Otunga were defeated by Christian and United States Champion Santino Marella in a Money in the Bank qualification match for the World Heavyweight Championship, due to Otunga being pinned. Afterwards, Rhodes claimed that he had not lost and demanded another chance. Four days later on Super SmackDown Live, the WWE Board of Directors granted Rhodes another shot and he defeated Christian to earn a spot in the match. At Money in the Bank, he was unsuccessful as the match was won by Dolph Ziggler. On September 16 at Night of Champions, Rhodes failed to capture the Intercontinental Championship from The Miz in a fatal-four-way match, also involving Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.

Team Rhodes Scholars (2012–2013)

Rhodes sporting a moustache following his return from injury

Rhodes then aligned himself with Damien Sandow, attacking Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) on the September 24 Raw. The team, now known as "Rhodes Scholars", won a Tag Team Championship tournament to become the number one contenders to the Tag Team Championship, but they were defeated by the champions twice. Rhodes suffered a concussion and a strained shoulder, resulting in him being removed from his traditional five-on-five tag team match at Survivor Series.

After he returned from injury, sporting a mustache, he and Sandow worked as a tag team, facing the champions Team Hell No twice: one at Main Event and another at the Royal Rumble. They would also be joined by The Bella Twins, as they began feuding with Tons of Funk (Brodus Clay and Tensai) and The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi). The two teams were originally booked to face each other in an eight-person mixed tag team match on April 7 at WrestleMania 29, but their match was cut due to time constraints. The match instead took place the following night on Raw, where Tons of Funk and The Funkadactyls emerged victorious.

On July 14 at Money in the Bank pay-per-view, Rhodes competed in the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank ladder match, which was won by Damien Sandow after Sandow turned on Rhodes and threw him off of the ladder just as Rhodes was about to win the match. The following night on Raw, Rhodes attacked Sandow and dissolved Team Rhodes Scholars, turning face for the first time since 2008. They feuded over the briefcase, which Rhodes threw into the Gulf of Mexico. On August 18 at SummerSlam, now no longer sporting a mustache, Rhodes defeated Sandow in a singles match, and did so again the following night on Raw.

The Brotherhood (2013–2014)

Main article: Cody Rhodes and Goldust
In 2013, Goldust returned to WWE, teaming with his half-brother Cody.

In September 2013, Rhodes started a storyline with his brother against Triple H. After Rhodes was defeated by Orton, he was fired in storyline. This was put in place to give Rhodes time off for his marriage and honeymoon to Brandi Reed. Over the next few weeks, Rhodes' brother Goldust also lost to Orton with Cody's reinstatement on the line, while his father Dusty Rhodes was knocked out by Big Show while pleading for his sons to get their jobs back. In return, the vengeful Rhodes brothers gatecrashed Raw by attacking The Shield.

On October 6 at Battleground, Rhodes and Goldust defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins in a non-title match with the stipulation that they would be resigned again. On October 14 episode of Raw, they defeated The Shield in a No Disqualification match to become Tag Team Champions. The Rhodes brothers then retain the titles for months, over opponents which included the former champions The Shield, until they lost them at the Royal Rumble to The New Age Outlaws.

Stardust, creative frustration, and departure (2014–2016)

Rhodes as Stardust in January 2015

On the June 16 Raw, Rhodes debuted a new character called Stardust (a ring name also previously used by his father during his time in American Wrestling Association), with face paint, a bodysuit and mannerisms similar to those of Goldust. He teamed with his brother to defeat RybAxel that night and then at both Money in the Bank and on Raw. On the August 18 Raw, Stardust and Goldust defeated the WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos in a non-title match. This led to a rematch on the August 25 Raw, where Stardust and Goldust defeated The Usos via countout, but did not win the titles. After the match, both Stardust and Goldust attacked The Usos. At Night of Champions, Stardust and Goldust defeated the Usos to become WWE Tag Team Champions for their second reign as a team. At Hell in a Cell, they successfully retained against The Usos. They lost the title to Damien Mizdow and The Miz in a fatal four-way tag team match also involving The Usos and Los Matadores the next month at Survivor Series, while also losing a rematch the next night on Raw. At TLC they lost to the newly formed team The New Day.

On February, the team disbanded after Cody executed Cross Rhodes on Goldust. This led to a match between Goldust and Stardust at Fastlane, which Goldust won. The brothers tried to have a match at WrestleMania, but the WWE Chairman Vince McMahon did not book the match, since he felt the match was not good enough for WrestleMania.

The Stardust character eventually evolved to resemble a comic book supervillain, which led to him entering a storyline rivalry with actor Stephen Amell, renaming his finishing maneuver The Queen's Crossbow, after Oliver Queen, Amell's character from Arrow. At SummerSlam, he and Barrett were defeated in a tag team match by Amell and Neville. Then, he began to work with The Ascension, forming the faction "The Cosmic Wasteland". At Night of Champions, they defeated Neville and The Lucha Dragons in a six-man tag team match in the pre-show.

From September until May, he worked on television and PPV in minor storylines and losses. At WrestleMania 32, Stardust competed in a seven-man ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship, which was won by Zack Ryder. On May 21, 2016, Rhodes revealed on Twitter that he had requested his release from WWE, which was officially granted the following day. Rhodes cited frustrations with WWE's creative department and his position within the company as the reasons for requesting his release, noting that he had "pleaded" with writers to end the Stardust gimmick for over six months and pitched numerous storyline ideas which had been ignored. Reflecting on Rhodes' WWE career, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer wrote that following his run with Legacy, Rhodes was "used as more of a lower and mid-card wrestler in a number of changing roles", adding that "his career had gone nowhere and he hadn't been used well". James Caldwell of Pro Wrestling Torch wrote that Rhodes "had been floundering as the Stardust character over the past year or so, mostly landing on Superstars or Main Event". Jason Powell of Pro Wrestling Dot Net commented that Rhodes choosing to leave was "surprising in the sense that Cody and his family have worked for WWE for so long". Meanwhile, Dave Scherer of Pro Wrestling Insider wrote: "I can't say I blame him a bit. Not even a little bit. WWE never gave him a real chance, and that's just sad to me". In September 2019, Rhodes revealed WWE Executive Vice President Triple H's reaction to his WWE departure, where Rhodes stated:

Hunter took it very personally because he had done so much for my dad at NXT. There was one conversation where he said, "I'm shocked that you feel this way after everything I've done for your family." But I told him, "I'm not my dad. I can't stay here out of loyalty to you for giving my dad a job in 2005. I get it, and the little boy in me really appreciates what you did for my dad. But I'm not him. He's not here anymore. I've got to be me." I think Hunter, he's been in wrestling long enough that he knew, "Oh, this is a real one. He's not asking for more money. He's not asking for a title shot. Nothing would matter at this point." I let the burn get too bad before I said anything, if that makes any sense.

Despite that, Rhodes consistently spoke highly of WWE following his departure, adding that there were no grudges between him and the company and that any decisions the company makes regarding him are largely business-based. This included WWE redesigning the Intercontinental Championship belt (whose 2011–2019 design was introduced in storyline by Rhodes) in 2019 around the same time AEW launched being a coincidence as opposed to trying to separate themselves from Rhodes, as Rhodes himself acknowledged that the physical belt was due for a redesign anyway.

Independent circuit (2016–2018)

See also: All In
Rhodes (right) and Ethan Page as A1 Tag Team Champions in June 2017

After he left WWE, Rhodes continued working under his real name on the independent circuit, but often dropped his last name in order to avoid conflict with WWE. Rhodes' first post-WWE match was for Evolve in Joppa, Maryland, on August 19 at Evolve 66, defeating Zack Sabre Jr. by submission. After the match, Rhodes called out Drew Galloway. The following day, he lost to Chris Hero.

Rhodes wrestled for the Northeast Wrestling promotion from August 25 to 28. On August 25, he beat Brian Anthony in a match with Ricky Steamboat as the guest referee, in Pomona, New York. On August 26, Rhodes beat Mike Bennett in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (the match had been announced on June 3 and their wives were in their corners). On August 27, he beat Kurt Angle in Wappingers Falls, New York. On August 28, Rhodes beat Sami Callihan in Bangor, Maine.

On June 6, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) announced that Rhodes would be wrestling in their annual Battle of Los Angeles tournament. On September 3, Rhodes, billed as Cody R, defeated Sami Callihan in his first round match in the tournament. The following day, Rhodes was eliminated from the tournament in the quarterfinals by eventual winner Marty Scurll.

On November 26 at WrestleCade's Showcase of Champions, Rhodes defeated Sonjay Dutt for the GFW NEX*GEN Championship. On March 3, 2017, Rhodes appeared for Northeast Wrestling (NEW) in Connecticut, defeating Kurt Angle in a steel cage match. On March 18, 2017, Cody defeated Mike Bennett for the NEW Heavyweight Championship. On December 1, 2017, Rhodes lost the NEW Heavyweight Championship to Flip Gordon in a triple threat match.

On October 6, 2016, he made his debut with What Culture Pro Wrestling (WCPW) at the iPPV Refuse to Lose under the ring name Cody Rhodes, defeating Doug Williams. The following day at the 14th episode of Loaded, Rhodes unsuccessfully challenged Joseph Conners for the WCPW Championship. Rhodes faced Kurt Angle at True Legacy in a losing effort. After the match, Rhodes issued a challenge to El Ligero for the WCPW Internet Championship, which Ligero accepted. On November 30 at Delete WCPW, Rhodes defeated El Ligero for the WCPW Internet Championship and retained his GFW NEX*GEN Championship at the same time in a title for title match.

On April 29, 2017, at No Regrets, Rhodes lost the WCPW Internet Championship to Gabriel Kidd in a triple threat match also involving Joe Hendry. Later that night, Rhodes took part in a battle royal for the WCPW Championship but was eliminated by Joe Coffey. The following day, Rhodes defeated former WCPW Champion Drew Galloway in his final match with WCPW.

In May 2017, Dave Meltzer suggested that an independent wrestling show would be unable to sell out a ten thousand seat arena in the United States. Rhodes, along with The Young Bucks, challenged the idea by planning a show specifically for the purposes of drawing ten thousand fans. In May 2018, it was announced that the show would be named All In. On May 13, 2018, tickets to "All In" sold out in 30 minutes. At the event on September 1, Cody defeated Nick Aldis to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Cody lost the championship back to Aldis in a two-out-of-three falls match at the NWA 70th Anniversary Show on October 21.

Ring of Honor (2016–2018)

See also: Bullet Club
Cody at a Ring of Honor show in 2018

On July 19, 2016, Rhodes announced that he would appear at Ring of Honor's (ROH) Final Battle pay-per-view on December 2. ROH made the official announcement the following day. At the event, Rhodes, who was simply billed as Cody, defeated Jay Lethal following a low blow, then proceed to attack Lethal, senior referee Todd Sinclair, taunted ROH fans and shoved ROH commentator Steve Corino. On the January 18 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling, Cody defeated Corino. At the Supercard of Honor XI event on April 1, Cody was defeated by Jay Lethal in a Texas Bullrope match. Later in the night, he attacked former ROH World Champion Christopher Daniels. On May 12 at War of the Worlds, Cody unsuccessfully challenged Christopher Daniels for the ROH World Championship in a three-way match also involving Jay Lethal. On June 23 at Best in the World, Cody defeated Daniels to become the new ROH World Champion, marking the first world title of his career. Cody was also billed as the first member of the Rhodes family to capture a world title in 31 years. Cody and Dusty are the second father-son combination to win major world championships in the United States after Fritz and Kerry Von Erich.

On September 23, it was confirmed that Cody had signed an exclusive contract with ROH. On December 15 at Final Battle, Cody, now with bleached blond hair, lost the ROH World Championship to Dalton Castle. On July 21, 2018, he and fellow Bullet Club members The Young Bucks defeated The Kingdom to win the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, marking his first reign. Cody and The Bucks lost the titles at Survival of the Fittest to The Kingdom on November 4 after a 106-day reign and two successful title defenses. Cody faced Jay Lethal for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle, but he lost the match. The next day, Cody left ROH.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling (2016–2017)

Rhodes was expected to work events for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) while simultaneously working in ROH, both deals being non-exclusive. On September 22, TNA confirmed Rhodes, billed as Cody, would be debuting for the promotion on October 2 at Bound for Glory. At Bound for Glory, Cody, alongside his wife Brandi Rhodes, made his debut as a face, attacking Mike Bennett and his wife Maria to begin a feud between the two couples. On the October 6 episode of Impact Wrestling, Cody cut a promo where he put over the company and said he has a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, but Bennett and Maria interrupted and the segment ended with a brawl. On the October 13 episode of Impact Wrestling, Cody made his in-ring debut by defeating Bennett. On the October 20 episode of Impact Wrestling, Cody challenged Eddie Edwards for the Impact World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match. On the October 27 Impact Wrestling, Cody and Brandi defeated Bennett and Maria. After the match, Cody was attacked backstage by Lashley, and this was done to write him off television.

Cody returned on the February 23, 2017, episode of Impact Wrestling, calling out Moose to thank him for helping his wife Brandi while he was away. After learning Brandi had Moose's phone number, Cody attacked Moose, turning heel. On the March 30 episode of Impact Wrestling, Cody unsuccessfully faced Moose for the Impact Grand Championship. Rhodes' contract with the promotion ended shortly after.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2016–2019)

See also: Bullet Club During their time together in NJPW, Rhodes and Omega consistently butted heads over control of the Bullet Club faction......eventually culminating in Rhodes attacking Omega at The New Beginning in Sapporo, leading to a "Civil War" within the group.

On December 10, 2016, Rhodes, billed as "The American Nightmare" Cody, appeared at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) World Tag League finals via video package, announcing himself as the newest member of Bullet Club. On January 4, 2017, Cody defeated Juice Robinson in his debut match at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome. Cody returned to NJPW in February during the NJPW and ROH co-produced Honor Rising: Japan 2017 shows. After defeating Michael Elgin at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall on June 11, Cody challenged Kazuchika Okada to a match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. The match took place on July 1 at G1 Special in USA, with Okada winning. During the finals of the G1 Climax 27 on August 13, Cody and Bullet Club stablemate Hangman Page unsuccessfully challenged War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) for the IWGP Tag Team Championship.

Cody faced Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Kingdom 12 on January 4, 2018, in a losing effort. At The New Beginning in Sapporo, he attacked Kenny Omega with the help of Page, eventually being stopped by Ibushi. This led to a match at the G1 Special in San Francisco on July 7, where Cody unsuccessfully challenged Omega for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. After the match, as the "BC Firing Squad" of King Haku, Tanga Loa, and Tama Tonga attacked Omega and the rest of Bullet Club, Cody refused to aid the attackers and embraced the Bullet Club members afterward. At Fighting Spirit Unleashed, Cody defeated Robinson to win the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, his first championship in NJPW. Cody again failed to defeat Omega for the championship in a three-way match also involving Kota Ibushi at King of Pro-Wrestling on October 8. On October 24, Cody announced that he was no longer affiliated with Bullet Club, and he would continue teaming with Omega, The Young Bucks, Hangman Page and Marty Scurll as The Elite. At Wrestle Kingdom 13 on January 4, 2019, Cody lost the United States Heavyweight Championship back to Robinson. On February 7, his profile was removed from NJPW website.

All Elite Wrestling (2018–2022)

Formation of AEW and early storylines (2018–2020)

See also: All Elite Wrestling

In November 2018, several trademarks were filed in Jacksonville, Florida that indicated the launch of a new wrestling promotion. On January 1, 2019, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was unveiled during a conference in Jacksonville, with Cody revealing that he, along with Matt and Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega, would serve as Executive Vice Presidents, as well as on-air talent. Both Cody and The Young Bucks signed five-year contracts with the promotion. At their inaugural event on May 25, Double or Nothing, Cody defeated Dustin Rhodes in an acclaimed match; it would later win "Match of the Year" from Pro Wrestling Illustrated. On June 29 at Fyter Fest, Cody wrestled Darby Allin to a time limit draw. After the match, Rhodes was attacked by Shawn Spears and struck with a chair shot that caused Rhodes to bleed heavily from the back of his head. While Rhodes did not suffer a concussion, he did require 12 surgical staples. Spears' actions would be condemned by MJF, Cody's self-proclaimed best friend. MJF would later become Cody's cornerman for his matches.

Rhodes in October 2019

At All Out on August 31, Cody emerged victorious over Spears. With this win, Cody improved his win–loss–draw record in singles matches to 2–0–1, granting him a match for the AEW World Championship against Chris Jericho at the Full Gear pay-per-view. On the premiere episode of Dynamite on October 2, Cody and The Young Bucks were beaten down by Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Jake Hager, Santana and Ortiz, leading to the creation of The Inner Circle to rival The Elite. On the November 6 episode of Dynamite, Cody announced that if he were to lose at Full Gear, he would never challenge for the AEW World Championship again. At Full Gear on November 9, Cody failed to win the championship from Jericho after MJF threw in the towel. After the match, MJF turned on Cody by kicking him the groin.

Over the following months, Cody attempted to secure a match with MJF, which MJF agreed to do as long as Cody met three stipulations: he could not touch MJF until the match, he would have to defeat MJF's bodyguard Wardlow in a steel cage match, and he would have to take ten lashes with a leather belt. After taking the lashes, Cody defeated Wardlow in a steel cage match on the February 19, 2020, episode of Dynamite to arrange the match for the Revolution pay-per-view. Cody was defeated by MJF at Revolution on February 29.

TNT Champion and departure (2020–2022)

On March 30, AEW announced a new title, the AEW TNT Championship; Cody was announced as a participant for an eight-man, single-elimination tournament to crown the inaugural champion. Cody defeated Shawn Spears and Darby Allin to reach the finals of the tournament to face Lance Archer, who also advanced to the finals. At Double Or Nothing on May 23, Cody defeated Archer to become the inaugural TNT Champion; Mike Tyson afterwards presented Cody with the title belt. Over the following weeks, Cody successfully defended the championship against the likes of Jungle Boy, Marq Quen, Ricky Starks, Jake Hager, Sonny Kiss, Eddie Kingston, Warhorse, and Scorpio Sky. Cody lost the championship to Brodie Lee on the August 22 episode of Dynamite, ending his reign at 82 days (91 days as recognized by AEW due to tape delay). Subsequently, it was reported that Cody would be taking up a leave of absence from the company.

Cody returned on the September 23 episode of Dynamite, attacking Brodie Lee and members of his faction, The Dark Order. Cody would defeat Brodie Lee to win the TNT Championship in a Dog Collar match on the October 7 episode of Dynamite, beginning his second reign with the championship, also marking Lee's final match before his death in December of that year. On November 7, Cody, now once again under the full name Cody Rhodes due to WWE cancelling their trademark on the name (in a settlement that saw Cody relinquishing his claim to the trademarks for several WCW event names), lost the TNT Championship to Darby Allin at Full Gear.

After losing the TNT Championship, Rhodes would begin a feud with famed basketball player Shaquille O'Neal. On the March 3, 2021, episode of Dynamite, Rhodes teamed with Red Velvet in a loss to O'Neal and his partner Jade Cargill in a mixed tag team match. At the Revolution event on March 7, Rhodes competed in the Face of the Revolution Ladder Match for a future opportunity at the TNT Championship, but the match was won by Scorpio Sky.

On the March 31 episode of Dynamite, Rhodes began a feud with Q. T. Marshall, after Marshall and his allies Aaron Solo, Nick Comoroto and the debutant Anthony Ogogo assaulted Rhodes after a match. At the Blood and Guts event on May 5, Rhodes defeated Marshall, before going on to defeat Ogogo at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view later that month. At the Road Rager event on July 7, Rhodes defeated Marshall in a South Beach Strap match to end the feud. Following this, Rhodes began a feud with the debuting Malakai Black. At the Homecoming event on August 4, Rhodes was quickly defeated by Black. After taking a hiatus, Rhodes returned to face Black in a rematch at Grand Slam on September 22, but he was again defeated. On the October 23 episode of Dynamite, Rhodes finally defeated Black. At Full Gear, Rhodes teamed up with Pac against Black and Andrade El Idolo in a winning effort. On the December 1 episode of Dynamite, Rhodes defeated Andrade in an Atlanta street fight.

On December 25 at the special Holiday Bash episode of Rampage, Rhodes defeated Sammy Guevara to win the TNT Championship for a record third time. At the Beach Break event on January 26, 2022, Rhodes lost the title back to Guevara in a highly acclaimed ladder match. This would be Rhodes' last match in AEW, as on February 15, 2022, several sources reported that he and his wife Brandi had left the promotion as they were unable to come to terms on a new contract. He has cited since that he left AEW because of a personal issue.

Return to WWE

Finish the Story (2022–2024)

Rhodes made his return to WWE at WrestleMania 38 on April 2, 2022.

On March 18, 2022, it was reported by multiple sources that Rhodes had re-signed with WWE. On the first night of WrestleMania 38 on April 2, Rhodes was revealed as Seth "Freakin" Rollins' surprise opponent, making his return to WWE after six years and defeating Rollins. On the following episode of Raw, Rhodes stated that he returned to WWE to win the championship that his father, Dusty Rhodes, never got to hold, the WWE Championship. Rhodes subsequently defeated Rollins once more in a rematch at WrestleMania Backlash. Ahead of their Hell in a Cell match at the eponymous event, Rhodes suffered a legitimate pectoral muscle tear, which had eventuated halfway through a brawl on the prior episode of Raw. The injury was exacerbated when the muscle tore entirely off the bone while Rhodes was weight training in the days preceding the event. He entered Hell in a Cell with a massive spot of discolored skin, but despite the severe injury, managed to defeat Rollins for the third time in a critically acclaimed match. Dave Meltzer rated the match five stars, the first WWE main roster match since 2011 to receive such a rating. Four days later, it was announced that Rhodes underwent successful surgery to repair a torn right pectoral tendon, rendering him unable to compete for eight months.

On the January 16, 2023, episode of Raw, Rhodes announced in a pre-taped video that he would return to competition in the men's Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble on January 28, which he won after lastly eliminating Gunther. On the following episode of Raw, Rhodes challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39. In the main event of the second night of WrestleMania, Rhodes was defeated by Reigns after interference from Solo Sikoa. The booking decision was met with divisive reactions from fans, journalists and other wrestlers.

On April 3 episode of Raw, Rhodes confronted and challenged Reigns to a rematch only for Reigns to decline. Rhodes then challenged Reigns and Sikoa to a tag team match later that night, and Reigns accepted under the condition that Rhodes' partner was someone who competed at WrestleMania 39 but also that person could not challenge Reigns for his titles as long as Reigns was champion. Rhodes chose Brock Lesnar, however, the match never occurred due to Rhodes getting viciously assaulted by Lesnar before the match could begin. Rhodes went on to defeat Lesnar at Backlash. On the May 8 episode of Raw, Rhodes challenged Finn Bálor and The Miz for the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament. He failed to win due to the interference of Lesnar. Rhodes suffered an arm injury (kayfabe) which helped Lesnar defeat him at Night of Champions. At Money in the Bank, Rhodes went on to defeat Dominik Mysterio despite interference from Rhea Ripley. The next night on Raw, before he could challenge World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Rhodes was attacked by a returning Brock Lesnar; which set up a rubber match between the two at SummerSlam, which Rhodes went on to win, with Lesnar endorsing Rhodes after the match, expecting Lesnar to be on hiatus for the rest of 2023.

Cody then appeared as a guest on The Grayson Waller Effect at Payback, announcing that previous SmackDown roster member Jey Uso, who had recently "quit" WWE, would be reinstated as a member of the Raw roster. However, fellow wrestlers Drew McIntyre and Kevin Owens did not trust Uso after his involvement with The Bloodline in their respective storylines, despite Cody's arguments. Cody and Jey then feuded with The Judgment Day (Finn Bálor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and Rhea Ripley) over their attempts to recruit Jey into their ranks. At Fastlane on October 7, Cody and Jey won the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship from Bálor and Priest, netting Cody's first championship win since his return to WWE, and his first tag title win since 2014. Under the Undisputed title, this was his fourth reign with the Raw Tag Team Championship (which was known as the WWE Tag Team Championship during his first three reigns) and his first reign with the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Cody and Jey went on to retain their titles against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on the following episode of Raw and Austin Theory and Grayson Waller on the following episode of SmackDown. He and Jey, however, would lose the titles back to Bálor and Priest in a rematch on the October 16 episode of Raw after interference from Jey's brother Jimmy, ending their reign at 9 days. On the November 13 episode of Raw, Rhodes and Jey failed to regain the titles from Bálor and Priest after interference from Drew McIntyre. At Survivor Series: WarGames on November 25, Rhodes, Seth "Freakin" Rollins, Jey Uso, Sami Zayn, and a returning Randy Orton defeated The Judgment Day (Damian Priest, Finn Bálor, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh) and Drew McIntyre in a WarGames match.

On the November 27 episode of Raw, Rhodes announced he would compete in the men's Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble on January 27, which he won after lastly eliminating CM Punk. This was the first time someone had won two consecutive Rumble matches since Stone Cold Steve Austin won in 1997 and 1998. After Rhodes won, he pointed at Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.

On the February 2 episode of SmackDown, Rhodes said that he would not challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. The Rock then appeared and confronted Reigns, with Rhodes shaking The Rock's hand and leaving the ring to Reigns and The Rock. This development drew backlash from fans on social media for disrupting Rhodes' long-term storyline with Reigns. During the WrestleMania XL Kickoff media event on February 8, Rhodes announced that he chose Reigns. After bringing up each other's families, The Rock turned heel and viciously slapped him in the face and joined the Bloodline.

During night one of WrestleMania XL on April 6, Rhodes and Rollins lost to The Rock and Reigns, meaning that on night two of the event, Rhodes' match against Reigns would be a Bloodline Rules match. On night two, Cody suffered interferences from Bloodline members Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and The Rock, who were each countered by Rhodes allies Jey Uso, John Cena, Rollins, and The Undertaker. Rhodes ultimately defeated Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship (WWE Championship and WWE Universal Championship) to finish his story and capture his first world title in WWE. On the April 8 episode of Raw, Just as Rhodes was addressing his win, he was interrupted by The Rock. After a brief exchange of both titles, The Rock announced that he would be taking time away. However, he issued a warning to Cody Rhodes that once he returns he'll be returning for him. As the title was the world championship of SmackDown, Rhodes was subsequently transferred to the brand.

Undisputed WWE Champion (2024–present)

Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins face to face with Roman Reigns and The Rock at WrestleMania XL.

He would defend the title against AJ Styles twice, at Backlash France and Clash at the Castle in an "I Quit" match. Rhodes also defended the title against Logan Paul at King and Queen of the Ring.

In an episode of SmackDown that aired on May 31, competitor AJ Styles entered the ring and began announcing his retirement. Rhodes was invited on-stage to accompany him; the two locked hands and addressed the crowd, before Styles suddenly threw Rhodes to the ground in a clothesline move. The ruse was praised, and commentators remarked the similarity of the event of the retirement announcement by Mark Henry.

At Money in the Bank, The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu) defeated Rhodes, Orton and Owens in a six-man tag team match with Rhodes being pinned by Sikoa. Rhodes defended the title against Sikoa at SummerSlam in a Bloodline Rules match after interference from the returning Reigns. Rhodes would defend the title against Owens at Bash in Berlin. Rhodes defended the title against Sikoa again during the September 13 episode of SmackDown in a steel cage match. Following the cage match, with Reigns coming to Rhodes' defense from the Bloodline, Rhodes and Reigns mutually agreed to team up against Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at Bad Blood on October 5. At the event, Rhodes and Reigns were victorious following interference from the returning Jimmy Uso. Following the match, The Rock made his return and stared Reigns, Rhodes, and the returning Jimmy Uso before later counting to three and motioning the fingers across his neck. After the event went off the air, Rhodes was attacked by Owens in the parking lot. At Crown Jewel on November 2, Rhodes defeated World Heavyweight Champion Gunther to win the inaugural WWE Crown Jewel Championship. At Saturday Night's Main Event on December 14, Rhodes (who came out with the "Winged Eagle" version of the WWE Championship) successfully defended his title against Owens. After the event went off the air, Rhodes was brutally attacked by Owens with a Package Piledriver and was stretchered out of the arena.

Other media

In July 2009, Rhodes became one of the faces of the Gillette "Be a Superstar" advertising campaign, along with Chris Jericho and John Cena. "Be a Superstar" was a four-month-long interactive campaign, which featured the wrestlers in numerous videos promoting Gillette Fusion products. In August 2009, Rhodes appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.

Rhodes guest-starred on Arrow in the fifth-season episode "A Matter of Trust" playing Derek Sampson, a drug dealer turned metahuman with the inability to feel pain (Sampson's drug of choice was named Stardust in homage to Rhodes' WWE persona). Rhodes reprised the role on episode 21 of the fifth season of Arrow. In July 2018, Rhodes announced that his character would return for Season 7; he appeared in five episodes during the season. Rhodes also voiced a fictionalized version of himself in the first episode of the 2023 animated series Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix.

Rhodes has appeared in twelve video games: he made his video game debut in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 and has since appeared in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, WWE All Stars (as DLC), WWE '12, WWE '13, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K15 and WWE 2K23 as Cody Rhodes, in WWE 2K16 and WWE 2K17 under the Stardust gimmick, and in WWE 2K24 as both gimmicks alongside his "Undashing" persona. Rhodes also appears in AEW Fight Forever, even though he left AEW before the game was released. Rhodes is the cover star for the WWE 2K24 Standard Edition and Cross Gen editions of the game.

On July 17, 2024 it was revealed that Rhodes would be one of three WWE wrestlers who would be added to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III as playable multiplayer operators, alongside Rey Mysterio and Rhea Ripley.

Personal life

Rhodes with his wife Brandi in April 2014

Rhodes and his half-brother inducted their father into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 31, 2007.

In September 2013, Rhodes married ring announcer and former wrestler Brandi Reed. They have one child together, as well as a Siberian Husky named Pharaoh, who has appeared alongside Rhodes on both AEW and WWE programming.

Rhodes is an avid gamer and a big fan of both The Legend of Zelda & Metal Gear video game series, incorporating their styles into his wrestling gear. He has stated that he replays A Link to the Past yearly and that his favorite game in the series is Ocarina of Time, which he has proclaimed is also his favorite video game of all time, with a close second being Metal Gear Solid. He is also a comic book fan and has worn wrestling gear inspired by X-Men characters Archangel and Mister Sinister. He has cited Omega Red and Cyclops as his favorite fictional characters, along with the Inhumans, and revealed that he owns a game cabinet of the 1992 arcade game X-Men.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2016 Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon Stardust
2017 The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!
2023 American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes Himself
2025 The Naked Gun Post-production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009 The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien Himself Episode: "Mike Tyson and Keith Berry"
2010 Warehouse 13 Kurt Smoller Season 2, episode 8: "Merge with Caution"
2011 Food Network Challenge Himself Season 12, episode 11: "WWE Wrestling Cakes"
2014 Surprise Surprise Episode: "Mothers Day Edition"
2016–2018 Arrow Derek Sampson 7 episodes
Credited as Cody Runnels
2018 WAGS Atlanta Himself
2021–2022 Go-Big Show Judge
2021 Rhodes to the Top Himself
2023 Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix Himself
2024 The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Himself Episode: "Ken Jeong"
Web series
Year Title Role Notes
2013–2015 The JBL and Cole/Renee Show Himself, Stardust Series regular
2015–2016 Swerved Two episodes
2016–2022 Being The Elite Himself Series regular
Video game appearances
Year Title Notes
2008 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 Video game debut
2009 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
2010 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011
2011 WWE '12
2012 WWE '13
2013 WWE 2K14
2014 WWE SuperCard
WWE 2K15
2015 WWE 2K16
2016 WWE 2K17
2017 WWE Champions
WWE Mayhem
2021 AEW Elite General Manager
2023 WWE 2K23
AEW Fight Forever
2024 WWE 2K24 Cover athlete
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

Championships and accomplishments

Rhodes is the current Undisputed WWE Champion.......a two-time Intercontinental Champion...... and an overall eight-time Tag Team Champion in WWE.Outside of WWE, Rhodes is a former ROH World Champion (on shoulder), and Alpha-1 Tag Team Champion (around waist)......a former IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion (right shoulder) and NWA World Heavyweight Champion (left shoulder)

Amateur wrestling

  • Georgia State Tournament
    • Champion at 189 pounds (86 kg) weight class (2003, 2004)

Professional wrestling

Notes

  1. ^ The WWE Championship and WWE Universal Championship are jointly defended, although both titles retain their lineages.
  2. The title was named the WWE Tag Team Championship during his first three reigns.
  3. Held with the SmackDown Tag Team Championship as the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
  4. Held with the Raw Tag Team Championship as the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.

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