Cody Rhodes

Stats

• Height: 6’2”
• Weight: 215 pounds
• From: Marietta, GA
• Career Highlights: Intercontinental Champion; World Tag Team Champion; WWE Tag Team Champion

Signature Moves

Running Knee Drop 1

Grounded opponent near upper body

Alabama Slam 2

Standing front

Finishers

Cross Rhodes

Standing behind

Silver Spoon DDT (alternate)

Standing front

Attributes

• Strike Power: 75
• Grapple Power: 75
• Submission: 75
• Strike Defense: 85
• Grapple Defense: 85
• Speed: 85
• Jump: 80
• Agility: 85
• Adrenaline: 85
• Recovery: 85
• Toughness: 80
• Durability: 80
• Charisma: 85
• Tag Team: 75
• Overall: 88

Abilities

• Hammer Throw
• Outside Dives
• Springboard Dives
• Ring Escape
• Leverage Pin

Bio

The son of WWE Hall of Famer “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, Cody grew up admiring his father and watching him capture the imagination of sports-entertainment fans worldwide. He could not wait to carry on his father’s legacy while carving out one of his own in WWE. With his “dashing” appearance and natural ability, Cody appeared destined for success from the start. The second-generation Superstar quickly fulfilled that promise in the tag team ranks, capturing several championships. Together with fellow multiple-generation Superstar Ted DiBiase, Rhodes would soon look for additional guidance from another Superstar with the squared circle in his blood, Randy Orton. Under the mentorship of Orton, Cody, with Ted, joined The Viper in forming The Legacy. Shortly after being voted “Most Handsome Superstar” in a Divas poll on WWE.com, Rhodes added the moniker “Dashing” to his persona, showcasing a new level of self-confidence and egoism that included giving numerous good hygiene tips to the WWE Universe on how they might become more like him. However, that all came crashing down following an accidental facial injury in a match with Rey Mysterio. Behind a protective mask, the extremely bitter, self-conscious Rhodes began to spread his torment through WWE, eventually winning the Intercontinental Championship, and restoring it to glory by re-introducing the old school look of the championship and its classic gold face and medallions. Championship gold only motivated the second-generation Superstar even more, and he continued his rivalry with his former friend and mentor, Randy Orton, among others. One way or another, dashing or devious, mask or no mask, Cody Rhodes is relentless in his pursuit of a long-lasting legacy.

Breakdown

The old adage “defense wins championships” definitely applies to Cody Rhodes. He’s not the most powerful offensive Superstar in the game, but he’s better than good in every other category. His five abilities add depth to his move-set and he can attack from anywhere. Rhodes is another Superstar who is fun to own your friends with, as you can grind away on the weakness of whoever you face. Against the slow, powerful guys, he is faster. Against the quick high-flyers, he can muscle up. It is his ability set that sets him apart from the middle of the pack. Use dives to attack from distance and don’t be afraid to Ring Escape if you need to—abilities are there to be used. There’s no shame in it.

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