Cody Rhodes Theme Song

Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler who performs on the SmackDown brand (as of January 2025) of WWE. Known as The American Nightmare, the reigning 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 years. He was born on June 30, 1985, and is a second-generation wrestler after his legendary father, Dusty Rhodes. His older half-brother is Dustin Rhodes, also known as Goldust in WWE.

The American Nightmare made his professional wrestling debut in 2006 in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE’s former development territory. He was a member of the Legacy alongside Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase for approximately two years before going solo as the Dashing and Undashing Cody Rhodes in 2011. In August 2011, he won the WWE Intercontinental Championship and introduced the classic 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. During this time, he performed for Ring of Honor and helped form AEW. In AEW, Rhodes served as an EVP and won the AEW TNT Championship three times. He left the promotion to rejoin WWE in 2022. Since his return, Rhodes has won the Royal Rumble twice, headlined WrestleMania, and won the WWE Championship.

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What is Cody Rhodes' theme song?

Cody Rhodes uses "Kingdom" by Downstait as his theme song in WWE, according to the SmackDown Hotel.

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Cody Rhodes' 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 uses the 'Cross Rhodes', which is also known as Queen's Crossbow, and Cody Cutter as his finishing moves (as of Jan 2025). Cross Rhodes is a Rolling Cutter that he has been using since January 12, 2009. His other finishing move, Cody Cutter, is a Springboard Cutter that the American Nightmare has been using since May 25, 2019 (via SmackDown Hotel).

Also Read: Cody Rhodes Championships

Previous Finishing 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

Cody Rhodes' Trademark moves

Apart from the 'Cross Rhodes' and 'Cody Cutter', Rhodes uses moves such as the Beautiful Disaster, DDT, and the Golden Lasso in matchups (via Cagematch).