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===World Wrestling Entertainment=== ===World Wrestling Entertainment===
===2007-2008=== ====2007-2008====
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On June 30, 2007, Rhodes participated in a ] before '']'' television tapings, in a match where he defeated ].<ref name="budtv"/> In that match with Daivari, he was hit with an elbow to the head and had a severe cut; after the match, he was carried by the referees to the back of the arena to get stitches.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.pwunleashed.com/WWE_News/WWE_Event_Cancelled_Cody_Rhodes_Injured_SmackDown_Tapings_More.shtml |title=Cody Rhodes Injured|publisher=PWUnleashed|accessdate= 2007-10-18}}</ref> On June 30, 2007, Rhodes participated in a ] before '']'' television tapings, in a match where he defeated ].<ref name="budtv"/> In that match with Daivari, he was hit with an elbow to the head and had a severe cut; after the match, he was carried by the referees to the back of the arena to get stitches.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.pwunleashed.com/WWE_News/WWE_Event_Cancelled_Cody_Rhodes_Injured_SmackDown_Tapings_More.shtml |title=Cody Rhodes Injured|publisher=PWUnleashed|accessdate= 2007-10-18}}</ref>


On the July 2, edition of '']'', Cody appeared backstage with his father ] and ], where Orton introduced himself to Cody and then slapped Dusty Rhodes as a sign of disrespect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07022007/|title=A matter of time|author=Andrew Rote|date=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> On July 9, Cody slapped Orton in return.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07092007/|title=Bulldozed in the Bayou|author=Lennie DiFino|date=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> The following week, Cody faced Orton in his debut WWE match with his father at ringside, but was pinned after an ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/4970904/|title=Hardy makes The Bash family night with victory|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18|date=2007-07-16|author=Corey Clayton}}</ref> Cody appeared at '']'' to prevent further damage to his father from Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/matches/42789822/results/|title=A Great American Nightmare|author=Louie Dee|date=2007-07-22|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'' Cody challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to be pinned again in a losing effort. Randy followed this up by kicking Cody's father in the head, similar to how he ] nearly ended the careers of ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07232007/|title=One bad apple leads to Dominator destruction|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-07-23|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> On the July 2, edition of '']'', Rhodes appeared backstage with his father ] and ], where Orton introduced himself to Rhodes and then slapped Dusty as a sign of disrespect.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07022007/|title=A matter of time|author=Andrew Rote|date=2007-07-02|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> On July 9, Rhodes slapped Orton in return.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07092007/|title=Bulldozed in the Bayou|author=Lennie DiFino|date=2007-07-09|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes faced Orton in his debut WWE match with his father at ringside, but was pinned after an ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/4970904/|title=Hardy makes The Bash family night with victory|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18|date=2007-07-16|author=Corey Clayton}}</ref> Rhodes appeared at '']'' to prevent further damage to his father from Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/matches/42789822/results/|title=A Great American Nightmare|author=Louie Dee|date=2007-07-22|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'' Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to be pinned again in a losing effort. Randy followed this up by kicking Rhodes' father in the head, similar to how he ] nearly ended the careers of ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07232007/|title=One bad apple leads to Dominator destruction|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-07-23|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref>


After a 0-2 start on live television, Cody was told by ] on the July 30 edition of ''Raw'' that if he did not win his next match he would be fired. Soon after, Cody had his first victory by pinning Daivari, while sporting a badly bruised left eye.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07302007/|title=Mind games before SummerSlam|author=Bryan Robinson|date=2007-07-30|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> This started a feud with Daivari. Two weeks later, he defeated ] and the next week defeated ], both members of ], and was assaulted by them after defeating Benjamin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08132007/|title=Rhodes keeps on rolling|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-08-13|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08202007/|title=Royally wrong|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-08-20|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> The next week, he, ] beat The World's Greatest Tag Team and Daivari in a 6 man tag match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08272007/|title=All the rage|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-08-27|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> One week later, Rhodes teamed up with ] to defeat Daivari and ], with Rhodes executing a flowing snap DDT on Daivari to get the pinfall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09032007/|title=Bulldozer-Slayer|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-09-03|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> He also went to the aid of John Cena's father, Mr. Cena, who was in a match against Randy Orton, but received a beating himself at the hands of Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09172007/articles/fathersonchampionship|title=The father, the son and the WWE Championship|author=Bryan Robinson|date=2007-09-17|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> After a 0-2 start on live television, Rhodes was told by ] on the July 30 edition of ''Raw'' that if he did not win his next match he would be fired. Soon after, Cody had his first victory by pinning Daivari, while sporting a badly bruised left eye.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07302007/|title=Mind games before SummerSlam|author=Bryan Robinson|date=2007-07-30|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> This started a feud with Daivari. Two weeks later, he defeated ] and the next week defeated ], both members of ], and was assaulted by them after defeating Benjamin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08132007/|title=Rhodes keeps on rolling|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-08-13|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08202007/|title=Royally wrong|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-08-20|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> The next week, he, ] beat The World's Greatest Tag Team and Daivari in a 6 man tag match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08272007/|title=All the rage|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-08-27|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> One week later, Rhodes teamed up with ] to defeat Daivari and ], with Rhodes executing a flowing snap DDT on Daivari to get the pinfall.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09032007/|title=Bulldozer-Slayer|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-09-03|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> He also went to the aid of ]'s father, who was in a match against Randy Orton, but received a beating himself at the hands of Orton.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09172007/articles/fathersonchampionship|title=The father, the son and the WWE Championship|author=Bryan Robinson|date=2007-09-17|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref>


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/|title=Raw gets Hardcore with Holly's return|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-09-24|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10012007/|title=Rhodes Redux|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-10-01|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10152007/|title=United Kingdom Come|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-10-17|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> He eventually earned Holly's respect, impressing him during their matches with his persistence and several near-falls, and the two formed a tag team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/|title=R-E-S-P-E-C-T?|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-10-22|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10282007/|title=Rhodes Warrior|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-10-29|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They earned a shot at the World Tag Team titles by defeating Paul London and Brian Kendrick and ] in a WWE.com exclusive match after an ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/exclusives/reluctant|title=Reluctant Partnership|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-11-15|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They fought against the Tag Champs ] at ], in what was be Cody Rhodes first on-screen title shot, and first pay-per-view match, but were unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/4334964113/results/|title="Good ol' boys" rule|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-11-18|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> 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/|title=Raw gets Hardcore with Holly's return|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-09-24|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10012007/|title=Rhodes Redux|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-10-01|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10152007/|title=United Kingdom Come|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-10-17|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-10-18}}</ref> He eventually earned Holly's respect, impressing him during their matches with his persistence and several near-falls, and the two formed a tag team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/|title=R-E-S-P-E-C-T?|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-10-22|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10282007/|title=Rhodes Warrior|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-10-29|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They earned a shot at the World Tag Team titles by defeating Paul London and Brian Kendrick and ] in a WWE.com exclusive match after an ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/exclusives/reluctant|title=Reluctant Partnership|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-11-15|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They fought against the Tag Champs ] at ], in what was be Rhodes' first on-screen title shot, and first pay-per-view match, but were unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/4334964113/results/|title="Good ol' boys" rule|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-11-18|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref>


On the November 19, 2007 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes faced Hardcore Holly for a fourth time in an attempt to finally defeat his tenured senior.<ref name="role">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11192007/|title=Role Reversal|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-11-19|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Rhodes finally managed to defeat Hardcore Holly in this match, however, immediately following the pinfall, Randy Orton incapacitated both Rhodes and Holly with the RKO.<ref name="role"/> On the November 19, 2007 episode of ''Raw'', Rhodes faced Holly for a fourth time in an attempt to finally defeat his tenured senior.<ref name="role">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11192007/|title=Role Reversal|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-11-19|accessdate=2007-12-26|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Rhodes finally managed to defeat Holly in this match, however, immediately following the pinfall, Randy Orton incapacitated both Rhodes and Holly with the RKO.<ref name="role"/>


On December 10, 2007, on the ] ], Rhodes along with Hardcore Holly defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the ], marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE.<ref name="WWETagHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/|title=History Of The World Tag Team Championship|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/5674900/|title=Rhodes and Holly golden on Raw’s 15th Anniversary|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-12-10|accessdate=2007-12-11|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes and Holly retained their titles, in their first title defense, against Cade and Murdoch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12172007/|title=Pair of Aces|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-12-17|accessdate=2008-03-30|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They have also successfully defended the championships against the teams of ] and ] and ]. In May ] began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as a WWE Superstar. On December 10, 2007, on the ] ], Rhodes along with Hardcore Holly defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the ], marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE.<ref name="WWETagHistory">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/|title=History Of The World Tag Team Championship|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/5674900/|title=Rhodes and Holly golden on Raw’s 15th Anniversary|author=Corey Clayton|date=2007-12-10|accessdate=2007-12-11|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes and Holly retained their titles, in their first title defense, against Cade and Murdoch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12172007/|title=Pair of Aces|author=Greg Adkins|date=2007-12-17|accessdate=2008-03-30|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They also successfully defended the championships against the teams of ] and ] and Paul London and Brian Kendrick. In May ] began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as a WWE Superstar.


====Heel Turn (2008-present)==== ====Heel Turn (2008-present)====
At ] on June 29, 2008, Cody ] on Holly by revealing himself as DiBiase's partner to help ] win the match, becoming heel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/7284636/results/|title=Results: Priceless partnership|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|date=2008-06-29|accessdate=2008-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Over the next month they cut matches and promos to brag and even insulted Hacksaw Jim Duggan, the following week the bragging gave Cody a slap in the face by Jerry the King Lawler. After holding the titles for just over a month, they ] them to ] and ] on the August 4 edition of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08042008/|accessdate=2008-08-05|date=2008-08-05|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Championship scramble|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week, DiBiase and Rhodes used their rematch clause to regain the titles.<ref name="world tag2"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/|accessdate=2008-08-12|date=2008-08-11|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Bracing for a SummerSlam|publisher=]}}</ref>. Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by ], forming a stable of multi-generational superstars. On the October 27, 2008 edition of ''Raw'', Rhodes and DiBiase lost their titles to ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10272008/|title=Just desserts|date=2008-10-27|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|accessdate=2008-11-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> During this time, Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu entered a storyline with ] where Orton contantly criticised and insulted them, and attacked DiBiase on November 7, on ''Raw''. At ] on June 29, Rhodes ] on Holly by revealing himself as Ted DiBiase's partner to help DiBiase win the match, becoming heel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/matches/7284636/results/|title=Results: Priceless partnership|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|date=2008-06-29|accessdate=2008-07-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Over the next month they cut matches and promos to brag and even insulted Hacksaw Jim Duggan, the following week the bragging gave Rhodes a slap in the face by Jerry the King Lawler. After holding the titles for just over a month, they ] them to John Cena and ] on the August 4 edition of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08042008/|accessdate=2008-08-05|date=2008-08-05|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Championship scramble|publisher=]}}</ref> The following week, DiBiase and Rhodes used their rematch clause to regain the titles.<ref name="world tag2"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/results/|accessdate=2008-08-12|date=2008-08-11|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|title=Bracing for a SummerSlam|publisher=]}}</ref>. Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by ], forming a stable of multi-generational superstars. On the October 27, 2008 edition of ''Raw'', Rhodes and DiBiase lost their titles to ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10272008/|title=Just desserts|date=2008-10-27|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|accessdate=2008-11-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> During this time, Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu entered a storyline with Randy Orton where Orton contantly criticised and insulted them, and attacked DiBiase on November 7, on ''Raw''.


==In wrestling== ==In wrestling==
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Cody Rhodes
File:Codyrhodeslive.jpg
Born (1985-06-30) June 30, 1985 (age 39)
Marietta, Georgia
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Cody Rhodes
Cody Runnels
Billed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Billed weight219 lb (99 kg)
Billed fromCharlotte, North Carolina
Trained byDusty Rhodes
Al Snow
OVW
DebutMay 13, 2006

Cody Garrett Runnels (born June 30, 1985), better known by his ring name Cody Rhodes, is an American professional wrestler currently signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to its Raw brand. Runnels is the son of Dusty Rhodes as well as the half-brother of Dustin Rhodes. He is also nephew to Jerry Sags and Fred Ottman (better known as "Typhoon" or "Tugboat"), and godson of Magnum T.A..

Early life

Cody had a successful high school wrestling career, attending Lassiter High School. He won the Georgia state tournament his Junior year at 189 lb (going undefeated) and successfully defended the 189 lb title his Senior year.

Career

Ohio Valley Wrestling

Runnels formed a Tag Team with Shawn Spears in mid-August 2006 and began feuding with Deuce 'n Domino for the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship, capturing the gold from Deuce 'n Domino twice -- on October 18 and December 13, 2006.

While still OVW Southern Tag Champions, a rift developed between Cody and partner Spears. The two began to feud after Spears became jealous of Cody's success as a singles wrestler. This started when Cody won the OVW Heavyweight Championship from Paul Burchill at a house show on February 17, 2007, only to lose it back the next day. Spears went on to win the OVW Television Championship in response. On March 31, 2007 at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony Cody, alongside Dustin, inducted their father Dusty Rhodes into the Hall of Fame. On April 11, the duo lost the Southern Tag Titles. Cody went on to defeat his now heated rival on July 6, 2007, to become the new OVW Television Champion. Cody would then lose the TV Title back to Spears exactly one week later.

World Wrestling Entertainment

2007-2008

Cody Rhodes looks on angrily as the referee admonishes William Regal during a bout in late 2007

On June 30, 2007, Rhodes participated in a Dark Match before SmackDown's television tapings, in a match where he defeated Daivari. In that match with Daivari, he was hit with an elbow to the head and had a severe cut; after the match, he was carried by the referees to the back of the arena to get stitches.

On the July 2, edition of Raw, Rhodes appeared backstage with his father Dusty Rhodes and Randy Orton, where Orton introduced himself to Rhodes and then slapped Dusty as a sign of disrespect. On July 9, Rhodes slapped Orton in return. The following week, Rhodes faced Orton in his debut WWE match with his father at ringside, but was pinned after an RKO. Rhodes appeared at The Great American Bash to prevent further damage to his father from Orton. The next night on Raw Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to be pinned again in a losing effort. Randy followed this up by kicking Rhodes' father in the head, similar to how he kayfabe nearly ended the careers of Rob Van Dam and Shawn Michaels.

After a 0-2 start on live television, Rhodes was told by Jonathan Coachman on the July 30 edition of Raw that if he did not win his next match he would be fired. Soon after, Cody had his first victory by pinning Daivari, while sporting a badly bruised left eye. This started a feud with Daivari. Two weeks later, he defeated Charlie Haas and the next week defeated Shelton Benjamin, both members of The World's Greatest Tag Team, and was assaulted by them after defeating Benjamin. The next week, he, Paul London and Brian Kendrick beat The World's Greatest Tag Team and Daivari in a 6 man tag match. One week later, Rhodes teamed up with Mickie James to defeat Daivari and Jillian Hall, with Rhodes executing a flowing snap DDT on Daivari to get the pinfall. He also went to the aid of John Cena's father, who was in a match against Randy Orton, but received a beating himself at the hands of Orton.

Three weeks later, he began a feud with Hardcore Holly and lost three consecutive matches to him. He eventually earned Holly's respect, impressing him during their matches with his persistence and several near-falls, and the two formed a tag team. They earned a shot at the World Tag Team titles by defeating Paul London and Brian Kendrick and The Highlanders in a WWE.com exclusive match after an Alabama Slam. They fought against the Tag Champs Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch at Survivor Series 2007, in what was be Rhodes' first on-screen title shot, and first pay-per-view match, but were unsuccessful.

On the November 19, 2007 episode of Raw, Rhodes faced Holly for a fourth time in an attempt to finally defeat his tenured senior. Rhodes finally managed to defeat Holly in this match, however, immediately following the pinfall, Randy Orton incapacitated both Rhodes and Holly with the RKO.

On December 10, 2007, on the Raw 15th Anniversary special episode, Rhodes along with Hardcore Holly defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the World Tag Team Championship, marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE. The following week, Rhodes and Holly retained their titles, in their first title defense, against Cade and Murdoch. They also successfully defended the championships against the teams of Santino Marella and Carlito and Paul London and Brian Kendrick. In May Ted DiBiase began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as a WWE Superstar.

Heel Turn (2008-present)

At Night of Champions on June 29, Rhodes turned on Holly by revealing himself as Ted DiBiase's partner to help DiBiase win the match, becoming heel. Over the next month they cut matches and promos to brag and even insulted Hacksaw Jim Duggan, the following week the bragging gave Rhodes a slap in the face by Jerry the King Lawler. After holding the titles for just over a month, they dropped them to John Cena and Batista on the August 4 edition of Raw. The following week, DiBiase and Rhodes used their rematch clause to regain the titles.. Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by Manu, forming a stable of multi-generational superstars. On the October 27, 2008 edition of Raw, Rhodes and DiBiase lost their titles to Kofi Kingston and CM Punk. During this time, Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu entered a storyline with Randy Orton where Orton contantly criticised and insulted them, and attacked DiBiase on November 7, on Raw.

In wrestling

  • Finishing and signature moves
  • Attire
  • Cody has worn wrestling gear that is half polka dots and half gold, which is a tribute to his father Dusty Rhodes and his half brother Dustin "Goldust" Runnels, respectively.
  • Cody's current WWE attire consists of a pair trunks with his initials (C.R.) written on them. The colors change regularly and also he now wears a black elbow pad on his right arm like his father Dusty used to. At Unforgiven 2008, Cody wore tights where the phrase "The Prince of Pro Wrestling" was on the back.
  • Additionally, his boots feature a Triforce symbol from the The Legend of Zelda series of video games (Rhodes admitted to re-playing A Link to the Past yearly).
  • Out To Kill
  • Out To Kill (Remix)
  • Priceless (Remix) – Used while teaming with Ted DiBiase

Championships and accomplishments

Rhodes as World Tag Team Champion with DiBiase
  • PWI ranked him #172 of the best 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2007

Notes

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  15. Louie Dee (2007-07-22). "A Great American Nightmare". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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  17. Bryan Robinson (2007-07-30). "Mind games before SummerSlam". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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  19. Corey Clayton (2007-08-20). "Royally wrong". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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  21. Greg Adkins (2007-09-03). "Bulldozer-Slayer". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
  22. Bryan Robinson (2007-09-17). "The father, the son and the WWE Championship". WWE. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
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  24. Greg Adkins (2007-10-01). "Rhodes Redux". WWE. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
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  28. Greg Adkins (2007-11-15). "Reluctant Partnership". WWE. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
  29. Greg Adkins (2007-11-18). ""Good ol' boys" rule". WWE. Retrieved 2007-12-26.
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  33. Greg Adkins (2007-12-17). "Pair of Aces". WWE. Retrieved 2008-03-30.
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  47. "Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 2007". Wrestling Information Archive. Retrieved 2008-07-02.

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