Early Life and Education of Cody Rhodes: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Cody Rhodes. From birth to education, explore key events.

Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler currently signed with WWE on the SmackDown brand, where he is the reigning King of the Ring. He gained prominence as a co-founder, executive vice president, and wrestler for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2019 to 2022 before returning to WWE. His wrestling career includes achievements in both WWE and the independent circuit, making him a significant figure in contemporary professional wrestling.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

June 30, 1985: Cody Rhodes Born

On June 30, 1985, Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes, who is also known as Cody Rhodes, was born. He is an American professional wrestler.

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1992: Owns a Game Cabinet of X-Men

Cody Rhodes is a fan of comic books, and owns a game cabinet of the 1992 arcade game X-Men.

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2003: Georgia State High-School Championship

In 2003, Cody Rhodes won a Georgia state high-school championship as an amateur wrestler.

2003: Georgia State Tournament Win

In 2003, as a junior in high school, Cody Rhodes won the Georgia state tournament at 189 lb (86 kg).

2004: Second Georgia State High-School Championship

In 2004, Cody Rhodes won his second Georgia state high-school championship as an amateur wrestler.

2005: Triple H gives Cody Rhodes' dad a job

In 2005, Triple H gave Cody Rhodes' dad a job. Cody had a conversation with Triple H about it.

March 31, 2007: Induction of Father into WWE Hall of Fame

On March 31, 2007, Cody Rhodes and his half-brother inducted their father into the WWE Hall of Fame.

January 21, 2011: Broken Nose Incident

On January 21, 2011, during a match on SmackDown, Rey Mysterio legitimately broke Cody Rhodes's nose with his exposed knee brace, leading Rhodes to declare he was no longer dashing and required facial reconstructive surgery.

September 2013: Marriage to Brandi Reed

In September 2013, Cody Rhodes married ring announcer and former wrestler Brandi Reed.

November 2018: Trademarks filed indicating the launch of AEW

In November 2018, several trademarks were filed in Jacksonville, Florida, that indicated the launch of a new wrestling promotion called All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

March 18, 2022: Reports of Rhodes re-signing with WWE

On March 18, 2022, multiple sources reported that Cody Rhodes had re-signed with WWE.

January 16, 2023: Rhodes announces return on Raw

On the January 16, 2023, episode of Raw, Cody Rhodes announced in a pre-taped video that he would return to competition in the men's Royal Rumble match at Royal Rumble on January 28.