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, performing on the SmackDown brand as the Undisputed WWE Champion in his third reign. Before returning to WWE in April 2022, Rhodes was instrumental in the creation of All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2019, serving as both an executive vice president and wrestler. He is well-known in the professional wrestling world for his contributions both inside and outside the ring.

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June 30, 1985: Cody Rhodes' Birth

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

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1992: Owns X-Men arcade game cabinet

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

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1993: All In Sales Milestone

In 2018, Rhodes and the Jacksons promoted All In which was the first event by a promoter outside of WWE or World Championship Wrestling (WCW) to sell 10,000 tickets in the United States since 1993.

2003: Georgia State Tournament Win

As a junior in 2003, Cody Rhodes won the Georgia state tournament at 189 lb (86 kg) in wrestling.

2005: Triple H gave Cody Rhodes' dad a job

In 2005, Triple H gave Cody Rhodes' dad a job, which he took personally when Cody Rhodes departed from WWE.

January 21, 2011: Broken Nose Incident

On January 21, 2011, during a match against Rey Mysterio, Rhodes legitimately broke his nose, leading to a change in his character and requiring facial reconstructive surgery.

2011: Intercontinental Championship belt redesign

In 2011, Cody Rhodes introduced in storyline the redesign for the Intercontinental Championship belt. This design was used until 2019.

May 21, 2016: Rhodes requests release from WWE

On May 21, 2016, Cody Rhodes requested his release from WWE, citing creative frustrations and dissatisfaction with his role, particularly his continued portrayal as Stardust, which he had wanted to end for over six months. The request was officially granted the following day.

July 19, 2016: Rhodes announces appearance at ROH's Final Battle

On July 19, 2016, Cody Rhodes announced his appearance at Ring of Honor's (ROH) Final Battle pay-per-view, scheduled for December 2.

December 10, 2016: Rhodes joins Bullet Club in NJPW

On December 10, 2016, Cody Rhodes, billed as "The American Nightmare", announced via video package his membership in Bullet Club at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) World Tag League finals.

January 4, 2017: Rhodes' debut match at Wrestle Kingdom 11

On January 4, 2017, Cody Rhodes debuted at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome, defeating Juice Robinson.

February 23, 2017: Rhodes returns to Impact Wrestling and turns heel

On February 23, 2017, Cody Rhodes returned to Impact Wrestling, initially to thank Moose for helping his wife Brandi, but he turned heel by attacking Moose after learning Brandi had Moose's phone number.

May 2017: Rhodes and The Young Bucks plan All In show

In May 2017, after Dave Meltzer suggested an independent wrestling show couldn't sell out a 10,000-seat arena, Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks challenged the idea by planning the 'All In' show.

January 4, 2018: Rhodes faces Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Kingdom 12

On January 4, 2018, Cody Rhodes faced Kota Ibushi at Wrestle Kingdom 12, but was defeated.

May 13, 2018: Tickets to All In sell out in 30 minutes

On May 13, 2018, tickets for the All In wrestling show sold out in 30 minutes, demonstrating the drawing power of independent wrestling.

May 2018: All In show announced

In May 2018, it was announced that the wrestling show planned by Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks to challenge the idea that an independent wrestling show could not sell out a 10,000-seat arena would be named All In.

July 21, 2018: Cody and The Young Bucks win ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship

On July 21, 2018, Cody Rhodes and fellow Bullet Club members The Young Bucks won the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship, marking his first reign. They defeated The Kingdom to win the titles.

November 2018: Trademarks filed for new wrestling promotion

In November 2018, trademarks were filed in Jacksonville, Florida, indicating the launch of a new wrestling promotion.

January 1, 2019: All Elite Wrestling (AEW) unveiled

On January 1, 2019, All Elite Wrestling (AEW) was unveiled in Jacksonville, with Cody Rhodes, Matt and Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks, and Kenny Omega serving as Executive Vice Presidents and on-air talent.

January 4, 2019: Rhodes loses United States Heavyweight Championship

On January 4, 2019, at Wrestle Kingdom 13, Cody Rhodes lost the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship back to Juice Robinson.

2019: WWE redesigns Intercontinental Championship belt

In 2019, WWE redesigned the Intercontinental Championship belt. The previous design (from 2011) was introduced in storyline by Cody Rhodes.

February 19, 2020: Cody defeats Wardlow in a steel cage match

On the February 19, 2020, episode of Dynamite, Cody Rhodes defeated MJF's bodyguard Wardlow in a steel cage match, fulfilling one of the stipulations set by MJF to secure a match at the Revolution pay-per-view.

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2020: Undashing Cody Rhodes Character Success

In 2020, Cody Rhodes stated that his time as Undashing Cody Rhodes was his second most successful work as a pro wrestler.

March 3, 2021: Rhodes teams with Red Velvet in mixed tag team match

On the March 3, 2021, episode of Dynamite, Cody Rhodes teamed with Red Velvet in a mixed tag team match but lost to Shaquille O'Neal and his partner Jade Cargill.

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January 26, 2022: Rhodes loses TNT Championship back to Guevara

At the Beach Break event on January 26, 2022, Cody Rhodes lost the TNT Championship back to Sammy Guevara in a ladder match. This would be Rhodes's last match in AEW.

February 15, 2022: Rhodes and his wife leave AEW

On February 15, 2022, it was reported that Cody Rhodes and his wife Brandi Rhodes had left AEW after failing to agree on a new contract. Cody cited a personal issue as the reason for leaving 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, marking his return to the company.

January 16, 2023: Rhodes announces return to competition at Royal Rumble

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.

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