Who Is Cody Rhodes’ Wife? All You Need to Know About Brandi Rhodes

Cody Rhodes is one of the most popular stars in today’s pro wrestling landscape. ‘The American Nightmare’ will look to fulfill a lifelong dream when faces Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 for the Undisputed Universal WWE Championship.

Rhodes previously left WWE in 2016 to try his luck elsewhere after being dissatisfied with his booking. He would then make his name on the independent circuit before playing a major role in setting up All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and moving there. Rhodes then left AEW in 2022, and rejoined WWE at WrestleMania 38, after making his comeback against Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins.

However, throughout these times, Rhodes had one single name constantly hanging by his side, his wife, Brandi Rhodes.

Brandi Rhodes was mainly seen on TV by his husband’s side during his AEW run and even had a key role in the company before the duo left the promotion.

Who is Cody Rhodes’ wife, Brandi Rhodes?

Brandi Rhodes is the wife of Cody Rhodes, son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, and half-brother of Dustin Rhodes aka Goldust. Brandi Rhodes is most vividly known for her work as the Chief Brand Officer of AEW, where she also worked as a wrestler.

Brandi Rhodes was born on June 23, 1983, and is currently aged 39 years. Brandi Rhodes was born Brandi Alexis Reeds and later changed her surname to Runnels aka Rhodes after her marriage with Cody Rhodes. She figured skated for 17 years and graduated from The University of Michigan.

Back in Michigan, she worked as a news reporter for two years, before moving to Miami, Florida. In Miami, she began her modeling career for big names such as Maxim and Hawaiian Tropic, while pursuing a master’s in Broadcast Journalism from The University of Miami. Rhodes also has a brief acting career stint in the series WAGS Atlanta.

How did Cody Rhodes and Brandi meet?

The couple, Cody Rhodes and his wife Brandi Rhodes met during their time in WWE. While Brandi Rhodes was still a newcomer then, she did not want to get involved in a romantic relationship with anyone. However, after a month of Cody Rhodes asking her out, she would finally agree.

Since the early 2010s, Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes have been together. For several years now, the couple has been going strong and has a child as well. Brandi Rhodes is a fan of horror themes, and when Cody Rhodes had asked her out to The Halloween Horror Night at Universal Studios, she knew Cody Rhodes was the man.

Brandi Rhodes reveals how she began dating Cody

Since the early 2010s, the couple has been a talking point. Ever since, Brandi Rhodes signed for WWE, The American Nightmare was smitten by her beauty. The newly signed ring announcer had Cody Rhodes falling head over heels in love with her.

After several attempts at asking her out, Brandi Rhodes would finally agree, and go out on a date with the former Intercontinental Champion. In one of WWE’s vlogs she would reveal how both she and Cody Rhodes would begin dating, and where he took her on their first and second dates.

The couple has been together for nearly a decade. From initially rejecting his moves to going to waffle house on their first date, to supporting each other, and starting a family, both Cody and Brandi Rhodes have come a long way.

Brandi Rhodes’ wrestling career

After successfully passing a tryout with WWE in 2011, Brandi Rhodes would sign a developmental contract with the company in March 2011. She would then start featuring on FCW (Florida Championship Wrestling) and make her NXT debut as a ring announcer. She would be known as Eden Stiles during her career in WWE.

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She would later be released by WWE, but soon make her comeback in 2013. Now going by just, Eden, she started working as a ring announcer for NXT and WWE SmackDown. Rhodes also became the first black woman to do ring announcing for WrestleMania in 2015. She would later depart the company in 2016, the same year her husband would leave WWE as well.

On October 15th of the same year, Brandi Rhodes would make her singles wrestling debut for Pro Wrestling Magic. Later, Cody Rhodes alongside his wife made their on-screen debut for Impact wrestling at TNA: Bound for Glory pay-per-view to confront another real-life couple, Maria and Mike Bennett.

However, Brandi Rhodes would be released by TNA in 2017. The couple signed for AEW in 2018, where she became the first African-American woman to hold an executive position in a North-American wrestling promotion. Rhodes defeated Allie in her debut match in AEW and was a part of the Nightmare Collective, coming out as a valet to her husband.

After Cody Rhodes left AEW for WWE in 2022, she would leave the company with her husband as well. As of yet, she hasn’t featured in any segment alongside her husband in WWE.

When did Cody Rhodes and Brandi Rhodes get married? 

After being with each other since the early 2010s, the couple would realize their love for each other. They tied the knot on 12th September 2013, and have been together since then. The ceremony was attended by both of their family members and friends.

The couple was blessed with a daughter on 18th June 2021. They named their daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels. Brandi Rhodes has been a constant support to ‘The American Nightmare’ in his pro wrestling endeavors. From being with him during his struggling times to being with him during his peak, the couple has always held each other during tough times, and not let go.

Is Cody Rhodes still married?

After marrying Brandi Rhodes in the year 2013, the couple is moving toward a decade of being married. They have a daughter together and are currently happily married. The couple has supported each other through thick and then.

It would be a great moment for both of them if Rhodes beats Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39, the same year they complete their 10 years of marriage. We wish several more years of happiness to the couple.

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