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<h2><img class="size-full wp-image-323224 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232615/wallpapersden.com_bray-wyatt-the-fiend_1920x1920.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="1920" height="1920" /></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Bray Wyatt 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements</h2>
<p style="text-align: center">Windham Lawrence Rotunda, better known by his in-ring name Bray Wyatt, is a professional wrestler currently performing on the Raw brand of the WWE. Wyatt is no stranger to the professional wrestling world, being a third-generation wrestler himself.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">His grandfather was WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan and his father was Mike Rotunda. Even his uncles Barry Windham and Kendall Windham are great professional wrestlers, with the former also being a WWE Hall of Famer. Bray Wyatt's brother Bo Dallas is also an active WWE performer.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">With the current status of Bray Wyatt as the master of psychological warfare and probably one of the greatest modern era performers, it is hard to imagine that he started his career in the WWE with a below-average character called Husky Harris.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323226 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232702/960x0-1-20.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="960" height="540" />
<p style="text-align: center">This one-dimensional character had no layers and was just a strong man heel due to his size. However, even before this, Wyatt's history begun at Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in April 2009, where he was part of a tag team with his brother Bo Dallas. The duo even won the FCW tag-team Championship.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">WWE saw some spark in the elder Rotunda, and hence, he was rolled out in the second season of NXT, which worked on a reality show-like platform back then. That's where he was given the in-ring name Husky Harris, while current AEW wrestler Cody Rhodes was his pro.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Harris failed to impress many during his stay in NXT and was eliminated before the finals. However, it was not as if Husky Harris didn't taste any success.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323220 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232530/Bray_Wyatt_main.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="1172" height="1083" />
<p style="text-align: center">Perhaps his most important WWE moment under the character came when he, along with Michael McGillicutty (now Curtis Axel), interfered in a match between Wade Barrett and John Cena, while concealing their identities. The stipulation required Cena to join the Nexus if he lost, which he did, owing to this interference.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Harris and McGillicutty would become parts of the Nexus, giving Harris his main roster debut. However, as the Nexus folded, Harris had no direction on the roster and he was soon sent back to FCW.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">It seems like this was what was required for Rotunda to undergo a creative Renaissance. He reappeared on NXT after FCW was remodeled as the yellow brand in 2012. However, this time, he debuted with a cult-leader character called Bray Wyatt.</p>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323222 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232557/maxresdefault-286.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="1280" height="720" />
<p style="text-align: center">Under this persona, he was given two disciples in the form of Eric Rowan and Luke Harper. It was as if he was a completely different person with his mic skills going up to a supremely intelligent level.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">The new NXT awarded talent, and the Wyatt Family became a smash hit. Their spooky inferences along with references to demon mythology were intriguing to the audiences of Full Sail University. They soon won the NXT Tag Team Championships.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Such was their success that in just one year, the Wyatt Family was promoted to the main roster.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Since then, Bray Wyatt has captivated audiences no matter what hat he has dawned. His cult leader persona saw him feuding with the likes of John Cena, Daniel Bryan, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, the Demon Kane, Chris Jericho, and many more.</p>


[caption id="attachment_420670" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-420670 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201023194135/GettyImages-485075750-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt stare each other down at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images)[/caption]
<p style="text-align: center">Even after being a fan-favorite, Wyatt never got adequate championship success. That's when he showcased his creative potential as he changed his character yet again in 2019.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">He began airing vignettes where he was shown as a children's show host like Mr. Rogers who had imaginary friends. However, this layered character had a dastardly alter-ego known as the Fiend which was built by the WWE as an unbeatable personality.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">He has already achieved immense success under this persona and continues to impress the audiences.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Bray Wyatt 2021 Achievements</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323218 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232505/4f307-15918935654210-800.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="800" height="450" />
<p style="text-align: center">Bray Wyatt has <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bray_Wyatt">achieved</a> various milestones in the WWE. Under his earlier character of the cult leader, he has won the WWE Championship once and the tag team championships twice.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Under his current "The Fiend" persona, he has won the WWE Universal Championship twice.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Bray Wyatt 2021 Net Worth</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323225 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232641/Bray_Wyatt_at_WM30.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="1192" height="1933" />
<p style="text-align: center">Bray Wyatt has an <a href="https://m.republicworld.com/sports-news/wwe-news/wwe-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-net-worth-salary-survivor-series-2019-result.html">estimated net worth</a> of $850,000 as of the year 2021. His annual salary in the year 2018 was around $1 million.</p>
<p style="text-align: center">This does not include what he earns from pay-per-views as well as merchandise sales.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Bray Wyatt 2021 charities and foundations</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323221 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232548/001_Nottingham_11132015hm_0002.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="565" height="318" />
<p style="text-align: center">There is not much known about the charity work of Bray Wyatt. However, he has granted wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">How To Contact Bray Wyatt</h2>
<img class="size-full wp-image-323227 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200724232712/bray-wyatt-1-2.jpg" alt="Bray Wyatt" width="1200" height="675" />
<p style="text-align: center">Here are the social media handles of Bray Wyatt -</p>
<p style="text-align: center">Twitter - <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt?s=08" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@WWEBrayWyatt</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center">Instagram - <a href="https://instagram.com/thewindhamrotunda?igshid=9h66ys37rx82" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@thewindhamrotunda</a></p>

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<td style="text-align: center" width="110">Real Name</td>
<td style="text-align: center" width="598">Windham Lawrence Rotunda</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Born</td>
<td style="text-align: center">May 23, 1987 (age 33)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Height</td>
<td style="text-align: center">6 ft 3 in (191 cm)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Weight</td>
<td style="text-align: center">285 lb (129 kg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Parents</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Stephanie Rotunda, Mike Rotunda</td>
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<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Nationality</td>
<td style="text-align: center">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Address</td>
<td style="text-align: center">WWE Performance Center, 5055 Forsyth Commerce Road, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32807</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Marital Status</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Divorced</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Spouse(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Samantha Rotunda (m. 2012; div. 2017)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Partner(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center"> JoJo Offerman (2018, Present)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Children</td>
<td style="text-align: center">4 (Cadyn Rotunda, Kendyl Rotunda, Knash Sixx Rotunda, Hyrie Von Rotunda)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Relatives</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Mike Rotunda (father), Bo Dallas (brother), Barry Windham (uncle), Kendall Windham (uncle), Blackjack Mulligan (grandfather), Sarah Bäckman (sister-in-law)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Ring name(s)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Alex Rotunda, Axl Mulligan, Bray Wyatt, Duke Rotundo, Husky Harris, "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt, Windham Rotunda</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Trained By</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Barry Windham, Florida Championship Wrestling, NXT</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Debut</td>
<td style="text-align: center">2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Net Worth</td>
<td style="text-align: center">$850,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Bray Wyatt

Bray Wyatt 2021: Net Worth, Salary, &amp; Endorsements Windham Lawrence Rotunda, better known by his in-ring name Bray Wyatt, is a professional wrestler currently performing on the Raw brand of the WWE. Wyatt is no stranger to the professional wrestling world, being a third-generation wrestler himself. His grandfather was WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan and his father was Mike Rotunda. Even his uncles Barry Windham and Kendall Windham are great professional wrestlers, with the former also being a WWE Hall of Famer. Bray Wyatt&#8217;s brother Bo Dallas is also an active WWE performer. With the current status of Bray Wyatt as the master of psychological warfare and probably one of the greatest modern era performers, it is hard to imagine that he started his career in the WWE with a below-average character called Husky Harris. This one-dimensional character had no layers and was just a strong man heel due to his size. However, even before this, Wyatt&#8217;s history begun at Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in April 2009, where he was part of a tag team with his brother Bo Dallas. The duo even won the FCW tag-team Championship. WWE saw some spark in the elder Rotunda, and hence, he was rolled out in the second season of NXT, which worked on a reality show-like platform back then. That&#8217;s where he was given the in-ring name Husky Harris, while current AEW wrestler Cody Rhodes was his pro. Harris failed to impress many during his stay in NXT and was eliminated before the finals. However, it was not as if Husky Harris didn&#8217;t taste any success. Perhaps his most important WWE moment under the character came when he, along with Michael McGillicutty (now Curtis Axel), interfered in a match between Wade Barrett and John Cena, while concealing their identities. The stipulation required Cena to join the Nexus if he lost, which he did, owing to this interference. Harris and McGillicutty would become parts of the Nexus, giving Harris his main roster debut. However, as the Nexus folded, Harris had no direction on the roster and he was soon sent back to FCW. It seems like this was what was required for Rotunda to undergo a creative Renaissance. He reappeared on NXT after FCW was remodeled as the yellow brand in 2012. However, this time, he debuted with a cult-leader character called Bray Wyatt. Under this persona, he was given two disciples in the form of Eric Rowan and Luke Harper. It was as if he was a completely different person with his mic skills going up to a supremely intelligent level. The new NXT awarded talent, and the Wyatt Family became a smash hit. Their spooky inferences along with references to demon mythology were intriguing to the audiences of Full Sail University. They soon won the NXT Tag Team Championships. Such was their success that in just one year, the Wyatt Family was promoted to the main roster. Since then, Bray Wyatt has captivated audiences no matter what hat he has dawned. His cult leader persona saw him feuding with the likes of John Cena, Daniel Bryan, The Undertaker, Randy Orton, the Demon Kane, Chris Jericho, and many more. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; AUGUST 23: Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt stare each other down at the WWE SummerSlam 2015 at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on August 23, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images) Even after being a fan-favorite, Wyatt never got adequate championship success. That&#8217;s when he showcased his creative potential as he changed his character yet again in 2019. He began airing vignettes where he was shown as a children&#8217;s show host like Mr. Rogers who had imaginary friends. However, this layered character had a dastardly alter-ego known as the Fiend which was built by the WWE as an unbeatable personality. He has already achieved immense success under this persona and continues to impress the audiences. Bray Wyatt 2021 Achievements Bray Wyatt has achieved various milestones in the WWE. Under his earlier character of the cult leader, he has won the WWE Championship once and the tag team championships twice. Under his current &#8220;The Fiend&#8221; persona, he has won the WWE Universal Championship twice. Bray Wyatt 2021 Net Worth Bray Wyatt has an estimated net worth of $850,000 as of the year 2021. His annual salary in the year 2018 was around $1 million. This does not include what he earns from pay-per-views as well as merchandise sales. Bray Wyatt 2021 charities and foundations There is not much known about the charity work of Bray Wyatt. However, he has granted wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. How To Contact Bray Wyatt Here are the social media handles of Bray Wyatt &#8211; Twitter &#8211; @WWEBrayWyatt Instagram &#8211; @thewindhamrotunda  Real Name Windham Lawrence Rotunda  Born May 23, 1987 (age 33)  Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)  Weight 285 lb (129 kg)  Parents Stephanie Rotunda, Mike Rotunda  Nationality American  Address WWE Performance Center, 5055 Forsyth Commerce Road, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32807  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse(s) Samantha Rotunda (m. 2012; div. 2017)  Partner(s)  JoJo Offerman (2018, Present)  Children 4 (Cadyn Rotunda, Kendyl Rotunda, Knash Sixx Rotunda, Hyrie Von Rotunda)  Relatives Mike Rotunda (father), Bo Dallas (brother), Barry Windham (uncle), Kendall Windham (uncle), Blackjack Mulligan (grandfather), Sarah Bäckman (sister-in-law)  Ring name(s) Alex Rotunda, Axl Mulligan, Bray Wyatt, Duke Rotundo, Husky Harris, &#8220;The Fiend&#8221; Bray Wyatt, Windham Rotunda  Trained By Barry Windham, Florida Championship Wrestling, NXT  Debut 2001  Net Worth $850,000

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Cody Rhodes: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More</b></h2>
Cody Rhodes was at one point probably the biggest star on the AEW roster, despite its ever-expanding horizons. <span style="font-weight: 400">Â He is a professional wrestler currently signed with WWE as he is renowned as the American Nightmare. Despite being the son of the legendary Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, Cody did not get off to a dream start in WWE, but he made a comeback in 2023 and since then has popularized himself as the top babyface in the company.Â </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodesâ€™ early life</strong></h2>
Cody Rhodes was born on June 30, 1985, in Marietta, Georgia, United States to the legendary WWE Superstar Dusty Rhodes and Michelle Rubio Rhodes. Considered a legend in wrestling, Dustin formed a major part of the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wrestling Federation for over a decade. After making a mark as one of the prominent wrestlers of his time, he also earned respect by training new talent.

Meanwhile, Cody's brother, Dustin (Goldust) is also a wrestler, and both siblings have proudly followed their father's footsteps. He is currently signed with AEW and, over the years, has also worked with other organizations like WCW, WWE, TNA, and AEW.Â Rhodes also has two sisters named Teil Gergel Margaret and Kristin Ditto. Speaking of his educational qualifications, he completed high school at Lassiter High School.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' wife and children</strong></h2>
Cody Rhodes met his wife Brandi Rhodes, born Brandi Alexis Reed. In 2011 while working for WWE and the couple tied the knot in September 2013. Before Cody, his father met Brandi during a training session and seemed quite impressed with her green eyes. In 2015, Reed made headlines as the first Black woman ring announcer at WrestleMania.

However, her career graph resembled that of her husband's at one point as in 2015 she was also released from WWE, and following that she joined AEW for a brief period.Â Meanwhile, it was in June 2021 that the wrestling couple welcomed their daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' net worth</strong></h2>
As per Pinkvilla, Cody Rhodes enjoys a net worth of $8 million. His salary details are kept under wraps, but it is believed that he earns over $0.5 million annually from the company. Rhodes has made many other small investments, like in gyms, to earn some extra income. He also takes home a good amount because of his endorsements with brands like WWE Shop, Mattel Creation, Migsmedia, and Fanatics.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>All about the wrestling career of Cody Rhodes</strong></h2>
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July 16, 2007 marked Cody Rhodes' debut in WWE as he fought against Randy Orton in the prime-time show Raw. It was in September that he claimed the world tag team title with his partner Hardcore Holly while Rhodes also went on to win many championship titles after forming a tag team with Ted DiBiase Jr.

[caption id="attachment_512030" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="wp-image-512030 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210112001607/cody-legacy.jpg" alt="Cody Rhodes with Ted DiBiase Jr and Randy Orton" width="612" height="427" /> LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestlers Ted DiBiase, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes appear during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]

One of the prominent moments in his wrestling career came in 2008 when he formed a faction named Legacy alongside DiBiase and Orton. Despite forming partnerships with different wrestlers, Rhodes failed to find a proper footing in the world's biggest wrestling promotion. In 2013, he also formed a team with his elder brother Dustin, and the two defeated <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roman-reigns/">Roman Reigns</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/seth-rollins">Seth Rollins</a> to win the WWE Battleground 2013, followed by a victory in the WWE Tag Team Championship.

In 2014, the wrestler rebranded himself as Stardust, a title used by his father at some point in his career. However, despite the accolades, Cody Rhodes was not satisfied with his role in WWE and requested to leave in 2016. Following his departure from the company, AEW saw his massive potential and signed him. After giving him a new look and an excellent character, Cody Rhodes looked evergreen. He was also the Executive Vice President of the promotion.

He held the AEW TNT Championship twice in 2020, losing to Brodie Lee and Darby Allin. However, on December 25 at the Holiday Bash episode of Rampage, Rhodes defeated Sammy Guevara to win the TNT Championship for a record 3rd time. On February 15, 2022, Rhodes left AEW.

It was a golden period for the wrestler as he participated in various promotions, including ROH, Impact Wrestling, etc. Meanwhile, it was a homecoming for Rhodes after six years as he participated in WrestleMania 38 and defeated Seth Rollins to capture all the headlines. What followed was an impressive performance by the star at WrestleMania 39 to challenge Roman Reigns for the title.

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However, he failed to create a history and lost the marquee match. It was not the end of the story for the icon as the odds were in his favor to work his charm and defeat Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodesâ€™ current WWE contract</strong></h2>
Wrestling icon Cody Rhodes made a stunning comeback to WWE in April 2023 after defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 39 and since then he has been the focal point of discussion in the company. Seeing his popularity, it should not be a surprise that WWE wanted Rhodes to extend his stay and, in the same light, he signed a contract in October last year. However, no information regarding the financial terms and other conditions has been disclosed.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' career stats</strong></h2>
In his glorious wrestling career, Cody Rhodes has participated in a total of 1996 matches, winning 977 and losing 989 games. He enjoys a winning percentage of 48.9% while his losing percentage of 49.5% is underwhelming, to say the least. Meanwhile, the wrestler has 1.5% (30 matches) draws to his name.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' achievementsÂ </strong></h2>
Dawning his The American Nightmare persona, Cody Rhodes has collected plenty of achievements to his name.
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">2x Royal Rumble winner (2023) and (2024)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Â 2x Intercontinental Champion</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">4x tag team champion</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">3x world tag team championÂ </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">3x AEW TNT championÂ </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1x IWGP United States Champion</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1x ROH world champion</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1 ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champion (with Matt Jackson &amp; Nick Jackson)Â </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1 GFW NEX*GEN ChampionÂ </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1x NWA world heavyweight championÂ </span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1x BPW champion</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">ROH Feud of the Year (2018 â€“ vs. Kenny Omega)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1 OVW Heavyweight Championship</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">1 OVW Television Championship</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Shawn Spears)</span></li>
 	<li>Only the 4th Wrestler after Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, and Stone Cold "Steve Austin", to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>All about Cody Rhodes' charities</strong></h2>
Cody has a very giving heart and has done his fair share of helping society. During the pandemic, he released a new line of American Nightmare T-shirts to be sold as merchandise and announced that the profits from the sales would be directed to the relief of COVID-19 patients.

In 2017, following a match, Cody auctioned off his boots and donated the money to Austin Pets Alive, an organization that takes care of stray dogs and other pets. He also donated the money that came in from the online Twitch tips. All the dogs that were available for adoption on the show found homes following that match.

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In the same year, Rhodes made a deal with a fan who asked how much would it cost to be slammed through thumbtacks. Cody agreed on the condition that the money would be donated to charity and said that he would match the money raised as well. $1,404 ended up being donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital Rhodes and WrestlePro.

Moreover, in August 2023, Cody Rhodes joined hands with another superstar named Liv Morgan to pack meals for Detroiters in need and help raise money to help the Connor's Cure organization. To help the same organization in September again, Cody, along with WWE, sold his signed robe for $<em>46,700</em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodesâ€™ house</strong></h2>
Cody Rhodes lives in a very cozy house in Cheval, Florida and it is said to have a worth of $500,000. It is believed that Rhodes shifted into the house after 2018, as in that year he posted a story on his Instagram account asking his followers for help in purchasing a mansion in Florida.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' car collection</strong></h2>
Cody Rhodes is the owner of three luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Urus worth $218,000, a Mercedes G Class worth $131,600, and a Porsche Panamera worth $88,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' theme song</strong></h2>
The American Nightmare aka Cody Rhodes has one of the best entry songs in the WWE in the form of 'Kingdom'. The wrestler's theme song came to life in 2016, as it was recorded by the rock band Downstait during Rhodes' departure from the company. It highlights the story of a sports personality who is all set to achieve greatness because of the support of fans from all over the world.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cody Rhodes' coat</strong></h2>
Cody Rhodes is said to have the best fashion sense in World Wrestling Entertainment. Over the years, he has flaunted a lot of costumes and styles but none have managed to beat his iconic white military coat. The professional wrestler is a self-proclaimed huge American history buff and takes pride in wearing a garment that oozes elegance.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Cody Rhodesâ€™ social media accounts</strong></span></h2>
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<td style="width: 32.5301%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 175.502%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/americannightmarecody/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@americannightmarecody</a></td>
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<td style="width: 175.502%"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/CodyRhodes?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@CodyRhodes</a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cody Garrett Runnels (AKA Cody Rhodes)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cody Rhodes, The American Nightmare</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">June 30, 1985</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marietta, Georgia</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">38</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6ft 2inchesÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">220 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dusty Rhodes and Michelle Rubio Rhodes</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Half brother Dustin Runnels and Tiel Gergel MargeretÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Multiracial, American, and Cuban</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$8 MillionÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$0.5 Million+</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brandi Rhodes</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">MarriedÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Liberty Iris RunnelsÂ </span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Professional WrestlerÂ </span></td>
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Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More Cody Rhodes was at one point probably the biggest star on the AEW roster, despite its ever-expanding horizons. Â He is a professional wrestler currently signed with WWE as he is renowned as the American Nightmare. Despite being the son of the legendary Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, Cody did not get off to a dream start in WWE, but he made a comeback in 2023 and since then has popularized himself as the top babyface in the company.Â  Cody Rhodesâ€™ early life Cody Rhodes was born on June 30, 1985, in Marietta, Georgia, United States to the legendary WWE Superstar Dusty Rhodes and Michelle Rubio Rhodes. Considered a legend in wrestling, Dustin formed a major part of the National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wrestling Federation for over a decade. After making a mark as one of the prominent wrestlers of his time, he also earned respect by training new talent. Meanwhile, Cody&#8217;s brother, Dustin (Goldust) is also a wrestler, and both siblings have proudly followed their father&#8217;s footsteps. He is currently signed with AEW and, over the years, has also worked with other organizations like WCW, WWE, TNA, and AEW.Â Rhodes also has two sisters named Teil Gergel Margaret and Kristin Ditto. Speaking of his educational qualifications, he completed high school at Lassiter High School. Cody Rhodes&#8217; wife and children Cody Rhodes met his wife Brandi Rhodes, born Brandi Alexis Reed. In 2011 while working for WWE and the couple tied the knot in September 2013. Before Cody, his father met Brandi during a training session and seemed quite impressed with her green eyes. In 2015, Reed made headlines as the first Black woman ring announcer at WrestleMania. However, her career graph resembled that of her husband&#8217;s at one point as in 2015 she was also released from WWE, and following that she joined AEW for a brief period.Â Meanwhile, it was in June 2021 that the wrestling couple welcomed their daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels. Cody Rhodes&#8217; net worth As per Pinkvilla, Cody Rhodes enjoys a net worth of $8 million. His salary details are kept under wraps, but it is believed that he earns over $0.5 million annually from the company. Rhodes has made many other small investments, like in gyms, to earn some extra income. He also takes home a good amount because of his endorsements with brands like WWE Shop, Mattel Creation, Migsmedia, and Fanatics. All about the wrestling career of Cody Rhodes July 16, 2007 marked Cody Rhodes&#8217; debut in WWE as he fought against Randy Orton in the prime-time show Raw. It was in September that he claimed the world tag team title with his partner Hardcore Holly while Rhodes also went on to win many championship titles after forming a tag team with Ted DiBiase Jr. LAS VEGAS &#8211; AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestlers Ted DiBiase, Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes appear during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) One of the prominent moments in his wrestling career came in 2008 when he formed a faction named Legacy alongside DiBiase and Orton. Despite forming partnerships with different wrestlers, Rhodes failed to find a proper footing in the world&#8217;s biggest wrestling promotion. In 2013, he also formed a team with his elder brother Dustin, and the two defeated Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins to win the WWE Battleground 2013, followed by a victory in the WWE Tag Team Championship. In 2014, the wrestler rebranded himself as Stardust, a title used by his father at some point in his career. However, despite the accolades, Cody Rhodes was not satisfied with his role in WWE and requested to leave in 2016. Following his departure from the company, AEW saw his massive potential and signed him. After giving him a new look and an excellent character, Cody Rhodes looked evergreen. He was also the Executive Vice President of the promotion. He held the AEW TNT Championship twice in 2020, losing to Brodie Lee and Darby Allin. However, on December 25 at the Holiday Bash episode of Rampage, Rhodes defeated Sammy Guevara to win the TNT Championship for a record 3rd time. On February 15, 2022, Rhodes left AEW. It was a golden period for the wrestler as he participated in various promotions, including ROH, Impact Wrestling, etc. Meanwhile, it was a homecoming for Rhodes after six years as he participated in WrestleMania 38 and defeated Seth Rollins to capture all the headlines. What followed was an impressive performance by the star at WrestleMania 39 to challenge Roman Reigns for the title. Image Courtesy: Imago However, he failed to create a history and lost the marquee match. It was not the end of the story for the icon as the odds were in his favor to work his charm and defeat Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Cody Rhodesâ€™ current WWE contract Wrestling icon Cody Rhodes made a stunning comeback to WWE in April 2023 after defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 39 and since then he has been the focal point of discussion in the company. Seeing his popularity, it should not be a surprise that WWE wanted Rhodes to extend his stay and, in the same light, he signed a contract in October last year. However, no information regarding the financial terms and other conditions has been disclosed. Cody Rhodes&#8217; career stats In his glorious wrestling career, Cody Rhodes has participated in a total of 1996 matches, winning 977 and losing 989 games. He enjoys a winning percentage of 48.9% while his losing percentage of 49.5% is underwhelming, to say the least. Meanwhile, the wrestler has 1.5% (30 matches) draws to his name. Cody Rhodes&#8217; achievementsÂ  Dawning his The American Nightmare persona, Cody Rhodes has collected plenty of achievements to his name. 2x Royal Rumble winner (2023) and (2024) Â 2x Intercontinental Champion 4x tag team champion 3x world tag team championÂ  3x AEW TNT championÂ  1x IWGP United States Champion 1x ROH world champion 1 ROH World Six Man Tag Team Champion (with Matt Jackson &amp; Nick Jackson)Â  1 GFW NEX*GEN ChampionÂ  1x NWA world heavyweight championÂ  1x BPW champion ROH Feud of the Year (2018 â€“ vs. Kenny Omega) 1 OVW Heavyweight Championship 1 OVW Television Championship 2 OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Shawn Spears) Only the 4th Wrestler after Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, and Stone Cold &#8220;Steve Austin&#8221;, to win back-to-back Royal Rumble matches All about Cody Rhodes&#8217; charities Cody has a very giving heart and has done his fair share of helping society. During the pandemic, he released a new line of American Nightmare T-shirts to be sold as merchandise and announced that the profits from the sales would be directed to the relief of COVID-19 patients. In 2017, following a match, Cody auctioned off his boots and donated the money to Austin Pets Alive, an organization that takes care of stray dogs and other pets. He also donated the money that came in from the online Twitch tips. All the dogs that were available for adoption on the show found homes following that match. Image Courtesy: Imago In the same year, Rhodes made a deal with a fan who asked how much would it cost to be slammed through thumbtacks. Cody agreed on the condition that the money would be donated to charity and said that he would match the money raised as well. $1,404 ended up being donated to St. Jude&#8217;s Children&#8217;s Research Hospital Rhodes and WrestlePro. Moreover, in August 2023, Cody Rhodes joined hands with another superstar named Liv Morgan to pack meals for Detroiters in need and help raise money to help the Connor&#8217;s Cure organization. To help the same organization in September again, Cody, along with WWE, sold his signed robe for $46,700 Cody Rhodesâ€™ house Cody Rhodes lives in a very cozy house in Cheval, Florida and it is said to have a worth of $500,000. It is believed that Rhodes shifted into the house after 2018, as in that year he posted a story on his Instagram account asking his followers for help in purchasing a mansion in Florida. Cody Rhodes&#8217; car collection Cody Rhodes is the owner of three luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Urus worth $218,000, a Mercedes G Class worth $131,600, and a Porsche Panamera worth $88,000. Cody Rhodes&#8217; theme song The American Nightmare aka Cody Rhodes has one of the best entry songs in the WWE in the form of &#8216;Kingdom&#8217;. The wrestler&#8217;s theme song came to life in 2016, as it was recorded by the rock band Downstait during Rhodes&#8217; departure from the company. It highlights the story of a sports personality who is all set to achieve greatness because of the support of fans from all over the world. Cody Rhodes&#8217; coat Cody Rhodes is said to have the best fashion sense in World Wrestling Entertainment. Over the years, he has flaunted a lot of costumes and styles but none have managed to beat his iconic white military coat. The professional wrestler is a self-proclaimed huge American history buff and takes pride in wearing a garment that oozes elegance. Cody Rhodesâ€™ social media accounts  Instagram @americannightmarecody  Twitter @CodyRhodes  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Cody Garrett Runnels (AKA Cody Rhodes)  Popular Name Cody Rhodes, The American Nightmare  Date Of Birth June 30, 1985  Birth Place Marietta, Georgia  Age 38  Height 6ft 2inchesÂ   Weight 220 lbs  Parents Dusty Rhodes and Michelle Rubio Rhodes  Siblings Half brother Dustin Runnels and Tiel Gergel MargeretÂ   Nationality American  Ethnicity Multiracial, American, and Cuban  Net Worth $8 MillionÂ   Salary $0.5 Million+  Spouse Brandi Rhodes  Relationship/Marital Status MarriedÂ   Children Liberty Iris RunnelsÂ   Profession Professional WrestlerÂ 

Cody Rhodes Drops an Apology for Fans After Flying In to Pay Tribute to Bray Wyatt on WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes had to postpone an autograph signing session