Cody Rhodes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 15

Cody Rhodes Attacked Drew McIntyre At His Home After He Was Reinstated To WWE

What has already been an incredibly personal rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre has officially reached its breaking point. WWE released a video

Wrestling News / Bleacher Report / December 14

Watch: Cody Rhodes emotional after John Cena’s final match (via vigilantetalks/IG)

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 14

Cody Rhodes gets emotional after John Cena retires his Wrestling gear

Cody Rhodes stood around the ringside for a long time and got emotional after seeing John Cena retire his ring gear Along with CM Punk, the American Nightmare

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / December 14

Drew McIntyre’s Sneak Attack Steals the Spotlight from Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi in Saturday Night’s Main Event Opener

The biggest Saturday Night’s Main Event episode in WWE history kicked off with an exhibition match between Cody Rhodes and Oba Femi. It was to honor John Cena‘s spirit of showcasing younger talent from NXT on his final night as an active WWE wrestler.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 13

Cody Rhodes Cries Talking About John Cena After SNME Goes Off Air

John Cena is no longer an active WWE Superstar. Cena wrestled his final match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event in a losing effort. Cena did the unthinkable and tapped out to Gunther, who held him in a sleeper hold.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 13

WWE Tease Oba Femi’s First Main Roster Feud at Saturday Night’s Main Event

Oba Femi certainly caught the eye at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on the night of John Cena's retirement, putting in a performance against Cody Rhodes that has many calling him the future of the business.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 13

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event: How Cody Got Busted Open

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes opened Saturday Night's Main Event in a champion vs. champion match. NXT Champion Oba Femi received an enormous ovation from the Washington, D.C.

Wrestling News / 5 GOATs / December 13

Cody Rhodes vs NXT Champion Oba Femi ends in draw at Saturday Night’s Main Event

In an exhibition match that took place at Saturday Night’s Main Event Saturday night in Washington D.C., WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and NXT Champion (and former Alabama Track and Field star) Oba Femi wrestled to a draw.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 13

SmackDown Recap: Oba Femi Stuns Cody Rhodes, Je’Von Evans Defies Gravity Before Saturday Night’s Main Event

Let’s be honest, folks. Usually, the “go-home” show before a major event feels like a college student cramming for finals at 3 AM—frantic, messy, and mostly just trying to survive until the morning.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 12

WWE SmackDown Results : Terror Twins Stand Tall, Oba Femi Confronts Cody Rhodes

The final episode of Friday Night SmackDown ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event is now in the books and things did not go according to plan for the Necessary Evil.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / December 12

Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes Joins The Cast of ‘Street Fighter’ As A New Trailer Premieres At Game Awards

At Thursday’s Game Awards in Los Angeles, CA, the cast of the upcoming Street Fighter, which is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16, 2026, surprised everyone with their appearance, including visuals and a brand-new teaser trailer.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 12

First Official Looks At Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns In Street Fighter Movie Revealed

For those pro wrestling fans who have anxiously been waiting for the first official looks at Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, your wait came to an end late Thursday night.