By BrainFall Staff - Published: November 18, 2024
So, what do you want to talk about? We hope the answer is Cody Rhodes!
He’s arguably the hottest act right now in pro wrestling as the new face of World Wrestling Entertainment. He even wrestled the Rock in Dwayne Johnson’s first match since over a decade ago.
Every wrestling fan needs to familiarize themselves with the beloved character if they intend to join in on wrestling’s recent resurgence. WrestleMania set records for revenue generation and social media engagement.
We’ll see how well you know the man largely responsible for the body slam surge. Everything Cody does starts with his famous father Dusty Rhodes.
However, several unique factors combine to distinguish Cody from his family. You’ll also need to know past opponents, partners, and his journey before wrestling. Come show how much you know about Cody Rhodes in this quiz!
Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes enjoys immense success as one of the biggest superstars in any pro wrestling promotion today. His genuine demeanor in a business full of outlandish gimmicks resonates with countless fans. Respect for his name predates Cody Rhodes' career.
Rhodes' father, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, won 3 NWA world titles, primarily as the protagonist fighting all-time legend Ric Flair. Goldust carved a unique, successful wrestling career that continues in All Elite Wrestling today.
Although wrestling families are common, Cody Rhodes took an unconventional path to WWE stardom. He co-founded rival promotion AEW and took infamous shots at WWE legend and current CCO Triple H before returning to work under him.
Rhodes' initial run included learning under Randy Orton in the group Legacy. Orton used eccentric gimmicks that included touting a mustache and putting bags on the heads of people he deemed ugly.
One of Rhodes' biggest victories came against Brock Lesnar. Lesnar attacked Rhodes during a World Heavyweight Championship tournament, but Rhodes won the resulting match.
