Cody Rhodes Theme Song

Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE where he was drafted to the SmackDown brand. Known as The American Nightmare, the current Universal Champion is also known for his work in All Elite Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Rhodes’ birth name is Cody Garrett Runnels which he legally changed to Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes during his teenage. He was born on June 30, 1985 in Marietta, Georgia. He is a second-generation wrestler born to the visionary Dusty Rhodes. His older half-brother is Dustin Rhodes also known by the name Goldust in WWE.

The American Nightmare made his professional wrestling debut in 2006 in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE’s former development territory. He made it to WWE in July 2007 and has never looked back ever since. He was a member of the Legacy alongside Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase for around two to three years before going solo as the Dashing and Undashing Cody Rhodes in 2011.

Around the same time, he won the WWE Intercontinental Championship and introduced the famous white strap belt. In 2013, he started teaming up with his brother Goldust and defeated The Shield for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

After a failed run as Stardust, Rhodes parted ways with WWE. He would then go on to become the hottest Indies prospect in the next two years while also performing for Ring of Honor.

In 2018, wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer commented that no promotion other than WWE could sell more than 10000 tickets, to which Rhodes took a challenge. Along with his friends, he organized All In which sold that figure in less than 30 minutes. The huge success of the event eventually laid the foundation for All Elite Wrestling.

In AEW, Rhodes served as an EVP and won the AEW TNT Championship three times. He left the promotion in AEW to rejoin WWE. Since his return, Rhodes has won the Royal Rumble twice, headlined WrestleMania, and defeated the likes of Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, and more.

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What is Cody Rhodes's Theme Song?

Cody Rhodes uses “Kingdom by Downstait” as his theme song in WWE. It is one of the most popular theme songs in the professional wrestling industry right now. There has rarely been a moment in WWE when fans did not go berserk after Kingdom hit the titantron.

It's a high-energy rock anthem that perfectly captures his larger-than-life persona. The driving guitar riff and pounding drums create a sense of power and anticipation, while the soaring melody adds a touch of grandeur. The lyrics, though not explicitly featured during his entrance, speak of resilience, defiance, and building one's destiny – themes that resonate deeply with Cody's wrestling character.

Cody Rhodes Woah Oh!

Fans sing along with Cody Rhodes’ theme song and a large credit of it goes to Woah Oh part of it. The "woah" chant in Cody Rhodes' entrance has become a signature element, electrifying crowds and adding a layer of audience participation. It wasn't originally part of the song "Kingdom," but rather a spontaneous addition by fans.

There's a specific point in the song where the instrumental section takes a brief pause, right before a powerful guitar solo kicks in. This is where the crowd has seamlessly inserted a booming "woah!" that builds anticipation for the next musical surge.

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Cody Rhodes's Previous Theme Songs

Theme Song	Start Date	End Date
Into the Sun	October 26, 2021	January 4, 2022
Kingdom (Remix)	January 6, 2021	May 4, 2021
Written in the Stars	June 16, 2014	May 22, 2016
Gold and Smoke	November 21, 2013	June 1, 2014
Smoke and Mirrors (Remix)	November 14, 2011	June 1, 2014
Only One Can Judge	March 18, 2011	November 4, 2011
Smoke & Mirrors	July 9, 2010	March 11, 2011
Out to Kill	March 15, 2010	July 2, 2010
It's a New Day	June 1, 2009	March 14, 2010
Priceless	June 29, 2008	May 31, 2009

Cody Rhodes Finisher

Cody Rhodes currently uses Cross Rhodes which is also known as Queen's Crossbow and Cody Cutter as his finishing moves. Cross Rhodes is a Rolling Cutter that Cody has been using since January 12, 2009. His other finishing move Cody Cutter is a Springboard Cutter and the current Universal Champion has been using this since May 25, 2019.

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Trademark Moves

Move Name	Start and End Date
Co-D	October 7, 2023 - November 26, 2023
Figure-four Leglock	July 19, 2016 - April 1, 2022
Din's Fire	October 2, 2016 - December 31, 2018
American Nightmare	October 2, 2016 - March 30, 2017
Dark Matter	June 16, 2014 - May 22, 2016
Diamond Dust	June 16, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Moonsault	January 12, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Silver Spoon DDT	July 2, 2007 - January 11, 2009