Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler as well as an actor. The son of iconic wrestler Dusty Rhodes, his real name is Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes. He performs on SmackDown, as of January 2025. Rhodes entered the WWE world back on June 16, 2006. Rhodes is also known for his time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
Like his father Dusty and step-brother Dustin Rhodes, Cody wrestled in WWE and won a few mid-card and tag team titles. He left WWE in 2016 for a brief period where he became one of the leading figures behind All Elite Wrestling. However, he made his return to WWE at WrestleMania 38. Since returning, Rhodes has won multiple Tag Team Championships, two Royal Rumble matches, headlined WrestleMania, and secured the Undisputed WWE Championship.
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Who is Cody Rhodes' wife?
Cody Rhodes is married to Brandi Rhodes (real name: Brandi Reed. She is a professional wrestler, ring announcer, and television personality best known for her work in All Elite Wrestling alongside her husband. She is a cousin of former AEW TNT and Tag Team Champion Scorpio Sky. Reed and Rhoades tied the knot in September 2013.
How old is Brandi Rhodes?
Brandi Rhodes is 41 years old, as of January 2025. She was born on June 23, 1983, in Canton, Michigan, U.S., as per her profile with Profightdb.
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What does Brandi Rhodes do for a living?
Brandi Rhodes is an American professional wrestler, ring announcer, model, businesswoman, and television personality. Brandi Alexis Runnels (famously known as Brandi Rhodes) began her career in WWE in April 2011. She worked as a ring announcer under the name Eden Stiles. Over the years, she worked as a wrestler in several promotions including, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor, and World Wonder Ring Stardom. In 2019, she joined All Elite Wrestling.
Before joining the wrestling world, Rhodes was a figure skater and a news anchor. She is known for her time as Chief Brand Officer of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where she also performed as a wrestler. She and Cody Rhodes left AEW in 2022.
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How long have Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes been dating/married?
Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes met during their time with WWE. Cody Rhodes was a well-established name in the wrestling business, while Brandi worked as a ring announcer under the name 'Eden Stiles.' During an interview with Wrestling Inc. in 2017, Brandi revealed that Rhodes was not into her, but was smitten by her and began asking her out. Brandi also revealed that she rejected his advances countless times but later gave in to them. Rhodes and Brandi went to Waffle House on their first date and hit it off instantly. Brandi Rhodes realized Cody Rhodes was the one when he took her to Halloween Horror Night at Universal Studios, unaware that she was a huge horror fan.
Cody and Brandi Rhodes announced their engagement in November 2012 and tied the knot one year later in September 2013. The two have been married for 11 years now and in 2021, they welcomed their first child, a daughter who they named Liberty Runnels.
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Cody Rhodes' Wife Nationality
Cody Rhodes' wife Brandi Rhodes is an American by nationality. She was born and raised in the town of Canton in Detroit, Michigan as per a previous interview on her website Being Bradi Runnels. There, she graduated from the University of Michigan as per Andscape.
Cody Rhodes' First Wife
Cody Rhodes has married Brandi Rhodes only. The two got married to each other in September 2013. There is no information on the past relationships of Cody Rhodes.
Brandi Rhodes Wrestling Career
Early Career and WWE Debut (2011-2012)
Brandi Rhodes began her wrestling career in 2011 when she was invited to a WWE tryout. She signed a developmental contract and was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). During her time in FCW, she worked as a ring announcer and competed in a few matches. In December 2012, at her request, Brandi Rhodes was released from her WWE contract.
Return to WWE (2013-2016)
Rhodes returned to WWE in November 2013 and resumed her role as a ring announcer, primarily in NXT. In 2014, she became the regular ring announcer and backstage interviewer for SmackDown and Main Event. She also made her pay-per-view ring-announcing debut at WrestleMania 31 in 2015. In May 2016, Rhodes was granted her release from WWE, just days after her husband Cody Rhodes also requested his release.
Independent Circuit (2016-2019)
After leaving WWE, Rhodes performed on the independent circuit, wrestling for promotions such as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Ring of Honor, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). She also wrestled for international promotions like Northeast Wrestling and Fight Forever Wrestling.
AEW Chief Brand Officer and Wrestler (2019-2022)
In 2019, Rhodes became Chief Brand Officer of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), a wrestling promotion co-founded by her husband. She also competed in the ring, feuding with various wrestlers and forming alliances. In February 2022, the Rhodes couple left AEW.
Appearances in WWE (2024)
At WrestleMania XL Night Two in April 2024, Brandi Rhodes made a guest appearance to celebrate her husband Cody's victory over Roman Reigns in an Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match.
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FAQs on Cody Rhodes' Wife
A. Brandi Rhodes is 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
A. Cody Rhodes is 39 years old, as of January 2025.
A. Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes tied the knot in September 2013.
A. Yes, Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes have a daughter named Liberty Runnels.
A. Cody Rhodes has one daughter named Liberty Runnels. The Rhodes welcomed their daughter in 2021.
A. Born on June 23, 1983, Brandi Rhodes is 41 years old, as of January 2025.
