Cody Rhodes is one of the most iconic WWE wrestlers and belongs to a wrestling dynasty. His father, brother and other family members have been involved in wrestling at one point or another. But what do we know about his early life and family? Let's take a look at the family life of Cody Rhodes.
Who is Cody Rhodes father?
Before he became "The American Dream," he was just Virgil Riley Runnels Jr., a Texas-born athlete who was lighting up the football field and baseball diamond. However, once Dusty Rhodes got to pro wrestling, it was game over for him in every locker room he went into. He dominated territories such as the NWA and Jim Crockett Promotions and made headlines in the '70s and early '80s with his signature charisma and blue-collar swagger.
By the late 80's, he broke into WWE and began shaking hands with legends like Ted DiBiase and Randy Savage. The WWE Championship eluded him, but Dusty didn't need a title shot to prove his toughness. And when his in-ring days were over, he evolved into guiding the next generation in wrestling.
Behind the scenes, he became a master guru, and shaped the next generation – including his own son, Cody Rhodes – into top-tier superstars. Dusty Rhodes gave his final performance in 2015 at the age of 69.
Who is Cody Rhodes mother?
Born on October 6, 1962, in El Paso, Texas, Michelle Rubio is the mother of Cody Rhodes. She was a dancer in the group The Devil's Angels and performed in various nightclubs before meeting Dusty while working as a gym receptionist.
They married in 1978. Michelle has been widowed since Dusty's death in 2015. They have three children: Cody Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes, and a daughter, Teal Runnels.
How many brothers and sisters does Cody Rhodes have?
Cody has a sister, Teal; a half-brother, Dustin (a wrestler also known as Goldust); and a half-sister, Kristin, who was a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. His uncles are wrestlers Jerry Saggs and Fred Ottman.
Yes, Dustin and Cody Rhodes are related. Both of them had worked together during the days of AEW. However, once the latter decided to return to WWE. However, Dustin Rhodes is now seen in AEW Collision and Ring of Honor. Currently, Rhodes is the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champion with Marshall Von Erich and Ross Von Erich, and is one half of the World Tag Team Champions with Sammy Guevara.
What is the ethnicity of Cody Rhodes?
He has Cuban roots through his maternal grandfather.
