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Cody Rhodes: 2024 Net Worth, Stats, Salary, Wife and More

\r\nCody Rhodes was at one point probably the biggest star on the AEW roster, despite its ever-expanding horizons.  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. \r\n

Cody Rhodes’ early life

\r\nCody 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.\r\n\r\nMeanwhile, 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. 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.\r\n

Cody Rhodes’ wife and children

\r\nCody 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.\r\n\r\nHowever, 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. Meanwhile, it was in June 2021 that the wrestling couple welcomed their daughter, Liberty Iris Runnels.\r\n

Cody Rhodes’ net worth

\r\nAs 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.\r\n

All about the wrestling career of Cody Rhodes

\r\n\r\nJuly 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.\r\n\r\n 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 & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)\r\n\r\nOne 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 Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins to win the WWE Battleground 2013, followed by a victory in the WWE Tag Team Championship.\r\n\r\nIn 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.\r\n\r\nHe 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.\r\n\r\nIt 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.\r\n\r\n Image Courtesy: Imago\r\n\r\nHowever, 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.\r\n

Who is Randy Orton?

\r\nRandall Keith Orton, better known as Randy Orton, is a former member of the United States Marine Corps, and one of the most recognized professional wrestlers currently signed to the WWE. He is a third-generation wrestler, with his father \”Cowboy\” Bob Orton being a WWE Hall of Famer and his grandfather Bob Orton Sr. also a wrestler. Randy has one of the most iconic theme songs in WWE, ‘Voices’ by Rev Theory.\r\n

Randy Orton’s early life

\r\nRandy Keith Orton was born on April 1, 1980, to Bob Orton, Jr. and his wife Elaine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bob also worked as a professional wrestler in various promotions, including WWF (now WWE) and independent circuits in the USA and Japan. Randy’s grandfather Bob Orton Sr. was also one of the famous professional wrestlers of his time, while his uncle Barry Orton made his name in both the wrestling and acting world. Speaking of his siblings, he grew up with two brothers named Nathan Orton and Roderick Orton and a sister named Becky Orton. \r\n\r\n HOUSTON – APRIL 05: Triple H hits Randy Orton with a sledgehammer during their WWE Championship match at \”WrestleMania 25\” at the Reliant Stadium on April 5, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/WireImage)\r\n\r\nRandy attended Hazelwood Central High School and in 1998 found a place in the United States Marine Corps. However, his tenure in the military was extremely short as he left the Marine Corps in 2000 to make a career in wrestling.\r\n

Randy Orton’s wife and children

\r\nRandy Orton first tied the knot with Samantha Speno in September 2007 and they became parents to a beautiful girl, Alanna Marie Orton, on July 12, 2008. However, the couple parted ways in June 2013 and the wrestler found love again in Kim Marie Kessler. The couple got married on November 14, 2015, and welcomed a daughter named Brooklyn Rose Orton on November 22, 2016. Notably, Kim is a businesswoman and owns a clothing brand, Slthr. Notably, Randy is also a stepfather to Kim’s three sons, Robbie, Michael, and Antony, from her first marriage.\r\n

Randy Orton’s net worth 2024

\r\nAs per Fresherslive, Randy Orton has a net worth of $15 million. One of the major sources of income for the wrestler is his contract with WWE, which pays him a handsome amount of $4 million. He also endorses some brands, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm. Randy has also been active in the acting world and has worked in several films, including That’s What I Am, 12 Rounds Reloaded, The Condemned 2, and Blazing Samurai. The superstar has appeared on TV shows like Deal or No Deal and Lopez Tonight.\r\n

Randy Orton’s Career Timeline

\r\nRandy Orton was discharged from the Marine Corps in the year 2000. After that, he made his professional wrestling debut for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling promotion. His great heritage meant that the WWE soon signed him and sent him for training to Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2001. He was soon called up to the main roster along with John Cena, Batista, and Brock Lesnar. These men would later form the bedrock of the Ruthless Aggression Era.\r\n\r\n WWE Wrestling: WrestleMania 31: Randy Orton victorious, standing over Seth Rollins during event at Levi’s Stadium.Santa Clara, CA 3/29/2015CREDIT: Jed Jacobsohn (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)(Set Number: X159445 TK1 )\r\n\r\nHe holds the record for being the youngest World Heavyweight Champion in company history, at 22. He also became the 18th Grand Slam and 17th Triple Crown champion of the company. Additionally, Randy is a winner of the 2009 and 2017 Royal Rumble events. He was also the winner of the 2013 Money in the Bank Ladder match. His 14 reigns with the World Championship put him in the third number on the all-time list along with Triple H, only behind Ric Flair and John Cena’s tally of 16. He has also headlined multiple events, including Wrestlemania 25 and Wrestlemania 30.\r\n\r\nRandy was a part of the iconic Evolution stable. He represented the younger generation along with Batista. The group was famously led by company veterans, Ric Flair and Triple H. He transitioned into his role of a cold-blooded heel as a part of the stable. The four men were heavily pushed by the WWE leading to its prime at Armageddon 2003, where they held all titles on Raw.\r\n\r\nAt WrestleMania 20, Randy Orton, Ric Flair, and Batista defeated The Rock and Mick Foley in a handicap match. It was as part of the Evolution that Orton became the youngest champion in World Wrestling Entertainment history. However, like all things, Evolution came to an end.\r\n\r\nOrton was at the center of it. However, Triple H grew jealous of the success achieved by the young Orton. As a result, he turned on The Viper, with Orton turning face. In the future, Randy would go on to feud with his former Evolution teammates. The wrestler made headlines at WrestleMania 37 by defeating The Fiend and then forming a team called RK-BRO alongside Matt Riddle. The two together wreaked havoc by defeating AJ Styles and Omos to win the RAW Tag Team Championship and followed it up with victories against The Alpha Academy and The Street Profiles.\r\n\r\n 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 & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)\r\n\r\nFollowing that, it was a rough patch for Orton, as he sustained an injury and had to take a break from the company. He made a comeback to the company during the Survivor Series WarGames 2023 and partnered with the likes of Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, and Jey Uso against Judgement Day members. The superstar is currently playing in the Elimination Chamber.\r\n

Randy Orton’s partnerships and endorsements

\r\nRandy Orton is associated with some high-end brands that help him maintain his impressive net worth. The wrestler has partnered with three premier companies, including Grasp Chairz, Kwinn Pop, and 1st Phorm.\r\n

Randy Orton’s investments

\r\nRandy Orton has made significant investments in real estate. One of the biggest investments by the superstar includes his O’Fallon, Missouri mansion which he purchased in 2016 by paying a handsome amount of $1,525,000.\r\n

Randy Orton’s career stats

\r\nRandy Orton has featured in a total of 2427 wrestling matches, winning 1290 and losing 1066 games. He has maintained a winning percentage of 53.2 while his losing percentage stands at 43.9. Orton’s 71 games have ended in a draw.\r\n

Randy Orton’s records

\r\nRandy Orton has made headlines by creating the following records in WWE:\r\n

• 14-time WWE Champion
• 2-time Royal Rumble winner (2009, 2017)

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Randy Orton’s major achievements and awards

\r\nRandy Orton has achieved the following feats in his wrestling career:\r\n

• 14 x WWE world champion
• 1 x Intercontinental champion
• 1 x WWE tag team champion
• 1 x WWE United States champion
• 1 x WWE SmackDown tag team champion
• 2 x Raw tag team champion
• 2 x Royal Rumble winner
• 1 x Money in the Bank briefcase winner
• 1 x WWE Grand Slam champion
• 1 x Slammy Award winner

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Randy Orton’s charity and foundation

\r\nRandy Orton has done a vast amount of charity work throughout his WWE career. He is involved with the Kids Wish Network, granting wishes to little children. The wrestler is also a regular contributor to the Make-a-Wish foundation. Randy is true to his military roots, and he does this by volunteering overseas with Tribute to the Troops. Orton is also regularly involved in the DC Auto Show as a part of the \”Randy Orton Experience.\” He signs autographs and clicks pictures for hours.\r\n

Randy Orton’s house

\r\nRandy Orton shelled out a staggering amount of $1,525,000 to purchase a stunning mansion in O’Fallon, Missouri. The 7,437 square feet property comes with four bedrooms and also has amenities like a pool, media room, fitness room, and a garage.\r\n

Randy Orton’s cars

\r\nRandy Orton is a big fan of luxury cars and therefore owns a Mercedes-Benz GLS Class worth $99,000, a Range Rover Vogue worth $90,000, a Hummer H2 DUB Edition worth $80,000, and a Lamborghini Huracan worth $213,000.\r\n