Championships Won (25):
3x Undisputed WWE Champion2x WWE Intercontinental Champion1x WWE Men's Crown Jewel Champion1x WWE Champion (2002 -2013)4x WWE World Tag Team Champion2x WWE Tag Team Champion (2002 – 2016)1x Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champion3x AEW TNT Champion1x IWGP US Heavyweight Champion1x ROH World Champion1x ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion1x NWA World's Heavyweight Champion1x OVW Television Champion1x OVW Heavyweight Champion2x OVW Southern Tag Team Champion
Gimmicks
Cody Runnels
2006 – 2007
OVW Tweener
Finisher(s) Figure Four Leglock, Silver Spoon DDT
Signed to WWE’s developmental territory and began wrestling under his real name. He teamed with CM Punk briefly before forming a regular partnership with Shawn Spears to win the OVW Southern Tag Team Titles twice. He later turned heel, adopted the Silver Spoon DDT, and captured the OVW Television and Heavyweight Championships before his main-roster call-up.
Cody Rhodes
2007 – 2008
WWE Face
Finisher(s) Silver Spoon DDT
He debuted on Raw as Dusty Rhodes’ son and teamed with Hardcore Holly to win the World Tag Team Championship. He wrestled a clean-cut, respectful style that built steady fan support.
Cody Rhodes (The Legacy)
2008 – 2010
WWE Heel
Finisher(s) Silver Spoon DDT, Cross Rhodes
Turned on Hardcore Holly to join Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase Jr. in The Legacy faction. Won the WWE World Tag Team Championship twice with Ted DiBiase Jr. under the tag team name of “Priceless“. Played the role of a loyal enforcer for Orton while targeting other second-generation stars. Transitioned from the Silver Spoon DDT to Cross Rhodes as his primary finisher.
"Dashing" Cody Rhodes
2010 – 2011
WWE Heel
Finisher(s) Cross Rhodes, Disaster Kick
Reinvented himself as a narcissistic character obsessed with his appearance. Cut over-the-top grooming tip promos and avoided situations that could harm his “perfect” looks. Relied heavily on arrogance to draw heat.
"Undashing" Cody Rhodes
2011 – 2012
WWE Heel
Finisher(s) Cross Rhodes, Disaster Kick
After breaking his nose in a match with Rey Mysterio, he wore a protective mask and shifted into a darker, more aggressive “Undashing” persona. He taunted crowds with paper bags and revived the classic white-strap Intercontinental Championship, defending it against top challengers. He later removed the mask but kept the ruthless edge that defined the run.
Cody Rhodes (Team Rhodes Scholars)
2012 – 2013
WWE Heel
Finisher(s) Cross Rhodes
He formed a smug, intellectual tag team with Damien Sandow. They were known for condescending promos during Cody’s memorable mustache era.
THE BROTHERHOOD / STARDUST
2013 – 2016
WWE Tweener
Finisher(s) Cross Rhodes, Disaster Kick, Queen’s Crossbow (Stardust), Dark Matter (Stardust)
Teamed with his brother Goldust as a fan-favorite duo known as The Brotherhood, battling The Authority’s teams and winning the WWE Tag Team Championship in a run fueled by family pride. He then transformed into the cosmic villain Stardust, speaking in riddles and turning full heel.
Cody
2016 – 2018
Finisher(s) Cross Rhodes, American Nightmare Leglock
Left WWE over creative differences and wrestled as “Cody” due to trademark issues. Briefly appeared in TNA before competing globally, notably in Ring of Honor and New Japan-Pro Wrestling. Joined the Bullet Club and developed “The American Nightmare” persona. He worked as both hero and villain while becoming a top star outside WWE.
Cody Rhodes – The American Nightmare
2019 – Present
Finisher(s) Cross Rhodes, Cody Cutter, Vertebreaker, Figure-four leglock, American Nightmare, Tiger Drive '98
He helped launch AEW as an executive and led the Nightmare Family as a proud, legacy-driven babyface. He returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38, won the Undisputed WWE Championship multiple times, and headlined major matches.
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