![]() In the midst of this rivalry, he also feuded with The World's Greatest Tag Team, defeating both members, Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin in singles matches. Rhodes' next storyline was a rivalry with Daivari, after he pinned him on the July 30 episode of Raw, to keep his job. Orton followed this up by kicking Rhodes' father in the head, similar to how he had, in storyline, nearly ended the careers of Shawn Michaels and Rob Van Dam. The next night on Raw, Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to lose again. Rhodes appeared at The Great American Bash to prevent Orton from further attacking his father. On July 9, Rhodes slapped Orton in return, and the following week, Rhodes faced Orton in his debut WWE match, but lost. On the July 2 episode of Raw, Runnels made his television debut, using the ring name Cody Rhodes, in a backstage segment with his father Dusty Rhodes and Randy Orton, where Orton introduced himself to Rhodes and then slapped Dusty as a sign of disrespect. World Wrestling Entertainment Debut and teaming with Hardcore Holly (2007–2008) Exactly one week later, however, Runnels lost the championship back to Spears. Runnels went on to defeat his now heated rival on July 6, to become the new OVW Television Champion. On April 11, the duo lost the Southern Tag Team Championship to the team of Justin LaRouche and Charles Evans. Spears went on to win the OVW Television Championship in response. This rift started when Runnels won the OVW Heavyweight Championship from Paul Burchill at a house show on February 17, 2007, only to lose it back to Burchill the next day. Shortly afterwards, Runnels and Spears became involved in a scripted rivalry with each other, after Spears became jealous of Runnels' success as a singles wrestler. Two weeks later, on December 20, Runnels and Spears defeated Deuce 'n Domino in a Street Fight to win the championship for the second time. During this match Cherry turned on Spears and Runnels, rejoining The Untouchables and helping them regain the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship. The following week, a rematch between the two teams was held for the vacant championship. On November 29, the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship was vacated after a match between The Untouchables and Runnels and Spears ended in a draw. Cherry accompanied Spears and Runnels to ringside, and soon Spears began to fall in love with her, which began interfering with their matches. In November 2006, Runnels and Spears defeated The Untouchables in a tag team match, and won the services of Cherry, The Untouchables' manager. They first captured the championship from The Untouchables on October 18. Runnels formed a tag team with Shawn Spears in mid-August 2006 and they quickly became embroiled in a scripted rivalry with The Untouchables over the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship. Using his real name, Runnels began wrestling in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in June 2006. Professional wrestling career Ohio Valley Wrestling 1.3 Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2016-2017).1.2.6 Teaming and feuding with Damien Sandow (2012–2013).1.2.5 Unmasked and Intercontinental Champion (2011-2012).1.2.1 Debut and teaming with Hardcore Holly (2007–2008).Runnels left WWE after requesting in May 2016. Along with Goldust, he also won the 2013 Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award. A prolific tag team wrestler, Rhodes has won six tag team championships ( three World Tag Team Championships and three WWE Tag Team Championships) with four separate tag team partners. After an amateur wrestling career that resulted in becoming a two-time Georgia state champion, he followed his father and older brother's footsteps into the professional ranks and joined WWE.Īfter becoming a Triple Crown Champion in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), WWE's developmental territory at the time, he was elevated to the main roster, where he became a two-time Intercontinental Champion. ![]() ![]() He is the son of late WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes and the half-brother of Goldust. He performs under the ring name Cody Rhodes. He was previously signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as a talent, producer and Executive Vice President. JCody Garrett Runnels ( June 30, 1985) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). ![]()
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