Cody Rhodes started his pro wrestling career with the WWE in 2007. He stayed in the company till 2016, when he left. Since then, he has further developed himself in the indies and for promotions like TNA, Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH), and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he was notable for being part of the Bullet Club. He is also one of the founding members of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and has won championships in the promotion.
The WWE Undisputed Champion finally returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38- Night 1. Throughout his WWE career so far, Cody Rhodes has won the WWE Intercontinental Championship (twice), the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (four times), the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship, the WWE World Tag Team Championship, and the Royal Rumble consecutively in 2023 and 2024.
Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania Records: Wins and Losses
Cody Rhodes has been involved in 11 matches at WrestleMania as of April 2025, winning three and losing eight. His appearance at WrestleMania 41 against John Cena will be his 12th on the Grandest Stage of Them All. He participated twice at WrestleMania XL, night 1 and night 2. The first night, he faced The Rock and Roman Reigns with Seth Rollins as his tag team partner. Cody won the Undisputed Title on night 2 after beating the former champion Roman Reigns.
| Cody Rhodes | WrestleMania Numbers |
| Fights | 11 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Win-Loss Record | 3-8 |
| First WrestleMania | WrestleMania XXIV (March 30, 2008) |
Also Read: Cody Rhodes Championship
Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania Appearances List
Cody Rhodes is a veteran performer at WrestleManias, having appeared in the event 11 times so far. This table details each of his appearances, along with match types, opponents, and match results, via ITN WWE.
| Date | Event | Match Type | Opponent | Match Results |
| March 30, 2008 | WrestleMania XXIV | 24-man Interpromotional Battle Royal for the ECW Championship match (pre-show) | The Great Khali, Mark Henry, Kane, Chuck Palumbo, Harcore Holly, Jamie Noble, Val Venis, Jim Duggan, Shannon Moore, Jimmy Yang, Jesse, Festus, Deuce, Domino, Brian Kendrick, Elijah Burke, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Tommy Dreamer, Snitsky and Matt Striker | Lost |
| March 28, 2010 | WrestleMania XXVI | Triple Threat Match | Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase Jr. | Lost |
| April 3, 2011 | WrestleMania XXVII | Singles Match (as The Undashing Cody Rhodes) | Rey Mysterio | Won |
| April 1, 2012 | WrestleMania XXVIII | WWE Intercontinental Championship Match (as the Champion) | Big Show | Lost |
| April 6, 2014 | WrestleMania XXX | Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal | Alberto Del Rio, Big E, Big Show, Brad Maddox, Brodus Clay, Cesaro, Damien Sandow, Darren Young, David Otunga, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Epico Colon, Erick Rowan, Fandango, Goldust, The Great Khali, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Justin Gabriel, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, The Miz, R-Truth, Rey Mysterio, Santino Marella, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Titus O’Neill, Tyson Kidd, Xavier Woods, Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder | Lost |
| March 29, 2015 | WrestleMania 31 | WWE Intercontinental Championship Match (Ladder Match) (as Stardust) | Dean Ambrose, Daniel Bryan, Bad News Barrett (C), R-Truth, Luke Harper, and Dolph Ziggler | Lost |
| April 3, 2016 | WrestleMania 32 | WWE Intercontinental Championship Match (Ladder Match) (as Stardust) | Kevin Owens (C), Zack Ryder, Dolph Ziggler, Sami Zayn, and Sin Cara | Lost |
| April 2, 2022 | WrestleMania 38-Night 1 | Singles Match | Seth “Freaking” Rollins | Won |
| April 2, 2023 | WrestleMania 39-Night 2 | Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match (Singles Match) | Roman Reigns (C) | Lost |
| April 6, 2024 | WrestleMania 40- Night 1 | Tag Team Match | The Rock and Roman Reigns | Lost |
| April 7, 2024 | WrestleMania 40- Night 2 | Undisputed Championship Match | Roman Reigns | Win |
WrestleMania XXIV
Cody Rhodes appeared on the pre-show of WrestleMania XXIV in a 24-man Interpromotional Battle Royal for the ECW Championship. The match was Cody's first WrestleMania appearance. Former World Champion Kane won the match.
WrestleMania XXVI
At WrestleMania XXVI, Randy Orton faced Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes in a triple-threat match following their split from Legacy. After Rhodes and DiBiase’s alliance unraveled mid-match, Orton gained control, ending the bout with a punt to Cody Rhodes and an RKO to DiBiase for the win.
WrestleMania XXVII
Cody Rhodes faced Rey Mysterio, who entered the match in Captain America attire. After a back-and-forth fight, Cody used Mysterio's knee brace as a weapon and followed with Cross Rhodes to secure the victory. Cody Rhodes scored his first victory at WrestleMania with this win.
WrestleMania XXVIII
At WrestleMania XXVIII, Cody Rhodes defeated Big Show to retain the Intercontinental Championship. Big Show eventually took control, countered a second Disaster Kick with a spear, and won the title after landing a Knockout Punch.
WrestleMania XXX
Cody Rhodes competed in the WrestleMania XXX event known as The André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, which saw multiple eliminations. Rey Mysterio and Kofi Kingston were eliminated when Cesaro unexpectedly entered the fight. The match concluded with Cesaro lifting and throwing Big Show over the top rope to secure the victory and the trophy.
WrestleMania 31
At WrestleMania 31, a seven-man ladder match was held for the Intercontinental Championship. Bad News Barrett is defending against Dean Ambrose, R-Truth, Luke Harper, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, and Stardust. After a headbutt with Ziggler at the top of the ladder, Bryan won the title, knocking Ziggler down.
WrestleMania 32
Cody Rhodes participated in the ladder match for the Intercontinental Championship as Stardust at WrestleMania 32 alongside six other competitors. Zack Ryder won the match by pushing The Miz off the ladder during an early celebration and secured the title.
WrestleMania 38
Seth Rollins faced a surprise opponent handpicked by Mr. McMahon, revealed to be Cody Rhodes, at WrestleMania 38. Cody returned to WWE after leaving the company in 2016. After a competitive contest, he secured the victory by executing three Cross Rhodes and a Bionic Elbow tribute to Dusty Rhodes.
WrestleMania 39
Roman Reigns defended the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania Night 2. Multiple near-falls, outside interference from The Bloodline, and a chaotic sequence involving Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens were all part of the match. Solo Sikoa delivered a Samoan Spike to Cody Rhodes in the final seconds, distracting the official and allowing Reigns to spear Reigns to retain the title.
WrestleMania 40
Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins were defeated by The Rock and Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania XL on Night 1. Despite multiple near-falls and high-impact moves from Cody and Rollins, interference and rule-bending by The Rock shifted momentum. Rock tag-in, landing a Rock Bottom and People's Elbow on Cody Rhodes to win the match, secured the victory.
WrestleMania 40
Roman Reigns defended the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Cody Rhodes under Bloodline Rules, with the match involving multiple interruptions and outside interference. Despite attacks from Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa, and The Rock, Cody received backup from John Cena, Seth Rollins, and The Undertaker during the chaos. In the final moments, Cody Rhodes capitalized on Reigns' hesitation and executed three Cross Rhodes to secure the victory and claim the championship.
FAQ's on Cody Rhodes WrestleMania Records and Appearances
A. Cody Rhodes won at WrestleMania 27, 38, and 40, via ITN WWE.
A. The Undertaker has the most WrestleMania appearances of all time (27), via Profightdb.
A. Triple H lost the most WrestleMania matches (13), as per Profightdb.
A. Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns beat the Undertaker at WrestleMania.
