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Cody Rhodes is reminding WWE fans to take every rumor they hear with a grain of salt, because some of the stories floating around on the internet are "wildly made up." The American Nightmare began his second reign as WWE Champion after he defeated John Cena at SummerSlam 2025, and he immediately entered into a program with Drew McIntyre.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 31

Randy Orton Trolls Cody Rhodes in Hilarious Video From Home

Randy Orton didn’t need to be at SmackDown to get the last word on Cody Rhodes. Orton posted a video of himself watching Rhodes’ promo from home Friday night, and his reaction to one particular claim from his Crown Jewel opponent was perfect.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 26

5 Reasons Cody Rhodes Vs. Randy Orton Could Steal WWE Crown Jewel

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will settle their feud in a Last Man Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel on Nov. 7. The show takes place at Riyadh Season Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 24

WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Card Update After SmackDown

The WWE Crown Jewel 2026 card grew Friday night, with another major match now official for the Nov. 7 Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will meet in a Last Man Standing Match.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 23

Latest Plans for Cody Rhodes and CM Punk at WrestleMania 43

Don't look now, but WrestleMania 43 is just a little over six months away. The show will take place outside North America for the first time in its history, with the event emanating from Saudi Arabia next spring.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 22

Cody Rhodes Shares Personal Take on a Final Showdown With The Rock

The rivalry that Cody Rhodes and The Rock have forged over the past few years is in dire need of a definitive conclusion, but it's still up in the air whether fans will ever see The American Nightmare and The Final Boss meet one-on-one in a WWE ring.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Cody Rhodes Reveals Surprising Reason He’s Considering WWE Retirement

Cody Rhodes believes he still has several years left in the ring, but he is already thinking about when it will be time to walk away. During a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Rhodes estimated that he has another six or seven years left in his wrestling career.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 17

WWE SmackDown Results October 16, 2026: Orton Attacks Rhodes

These WWE SmackDown results cover the fallout episode following Saturday’s Money in the Bank premium live event. WWE United States Champion Trick Williams and Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn continued their heated rivalry.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 16

WWE SmackDown Results & Booking Grades (10/16/26): Did Cody Rhodes Finally Confront Randy Orton?

Friday night's episode of WWE SmackDown took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Last week's episode was the go-home show for last weekend's Money in the Bank premium live event, where Tiffany Stratton and Penta retrieved the respective briefcases that guarantee them a title shot of their choosing at any time in the next year.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 16

Latest on Potential WrestleMania 43 Main Events & Gunther Creative Frustrations

Cody Rhodes has competed in four consecutive WrestleMania main events, but will he make it five in a row next year when the "Showcase of the Immortals" heads to Saudi Arabia?

Wrestling News / TheSportster / October 14

Cody Rhodes Lets His Hair Up In Street Fighter (Exclusive)

Cody Rhodes is ready for his Hollywood close up. After several small roles on television and film, he’s stepping into his first major role as Guile in Street Fighter, a blisteringly fun, chaotic film adaptation of the classic Capcom video game that defined every millennial’s trip to the arcade or local 7-Eleven.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Cody Rhodes Issues PSA: Shares Rule He and WWE Will 'Never' Break

Cody Rhodes says WWE will never use artificial intelligence to recreate the voice of his father, Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes made the comments on Mythical Kitchen’s “Last Meal” while promoting the Street Fighter movie, where he plays Guile.

Wrestling News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / October 13

Exclusive: Yes, Street Fighter star Cody Rhodes was still QB1 of new movie

Don’t let his modesty fool you: WWE star Cody Rhodes was QB1 on the set of the Street Fighter movie, in which he plays the iconic character Guile. “He still found a way to be QB1,” co-star Andrew Schulz said while proudly cutting off the “American Nightmare” as he explained going from QB1 to QB2 or QB3 on a movie set.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Cody Rhodes Travis Scott 'Beef' Explained

Cody Rhodes says he never had a problem with Travis Scott, even after the rapper’s slap at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025. He also shared a backstage story about what Scott did after that night’s beatdown.

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Wrestling News / HITC / October 12

Cody Rhodes says if he’d welcome Travis Scott back to WWE after he injured him last year

Cody Rhodes might be a superstar in the world of WWE but Travis Scott is a name that is arguably even bigger around the world thanks to his music. Scott made the crossover into WWE alongside The Rock back in 2025 as he got involved in the storylines with Rhodes and John Cena, among others.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 8

Cody Rhodes Has Been WWE’s Real Top Star Since 2022, And His New Deal Proves It

Cody Rhodes has re-signed with WWE and plans to finish his in-ring career with the company. The former Undisputed WWE Champion revealed the deal on Flagrant, the podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz.

Wrestling News / Entertainment on ClutchPoints / October 8

Cody Rhodes’ reaction to X-Men question has MCU fans buzzing about Marvel role

We know that Cody Rhodes visited Marvel Studios recently, but could that meeting have led to him landing a role in the upcoming MCU X-Men movie? Speaking to the Flagrant podcast hosted by Street Fighter co-star Andrew Schulz, the “American Nightmare” was asked if he’d dye his hair “dark” after turning heel.

Wrestling News / HITC / October 8

‘I’ll end my wrestling career with…’- Cody Rhodes makes future career move clear

Cody Rhodes has made his WWE future clear after revealing that he has signed a new long-term contract with the company. The WWE superstar had been linked with a potential AEW return when his previous deal eventually expired, but Rhodes has now shut down those rumours.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Cody Rhodes Names WWE's Most 'Over' Stars — Won't Say Roman Reigns' Name

Cody Rhodes believes there is a major difference between being popular in WWE and truly being “over,” and only a handful of wrestlers have reached the latter in his eyes.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 7

Cody Rhodes Shares Major Update on WWE Contract and Future

Cody Rhodes has been one of WWE's top stars in recent years, and he recently shared an update on his status with the company going forward. Rhodes debuted on WWE's main roster in 2007 and remained with the company until he requested his release in 2016.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / October 7

Cody Rhodes reveals update about his eventual retirement

Ever since his return to the company at WrestleMania 38, Cody Rhodes has arguably been the face of WWE.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 19

WWE fans could be about to get their Cody Rhodes wish as Triple H drops backstage footage

WWE fans have had a great run with Cody Rhodes as the babyface of the company but things could be about to change. Rhodes has very much led WWE into the new era alongside Roman Reigns and he’s earned the nickname ‘QB1’ for a reason.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 11

Cody Rhodes names his ‘GOAT’ WWE superstar despite ‘not being his favourite person’

Cody Rhodes is arguably the biggest star in WWE right now and is very much in the ‘GOAT’ conversation himself. Rhodes has been nothing short of a major success since he transitioned back to WWE from AEW and he now sits firmly among the best around.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 1

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Cody Rhodes injury update: WWE Champion appears on RAW with swollen eye after WrestleMania 42

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes appeared on Monday Night Raw with a massive black eye after his WrestleMania 42 defense against Randy Orton. Rhodes eye appeared to swell up after the Night 1 main event, and the result of that injury is now apparent.