Cody Rhodes

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Cody Garrett Runnels

Ring Names	Cody Rhodes Cody Runnels
Height	6' (183 cm.)
Weight	210 lb (95 kg.)
Born	June 30, 1985
	Cobb County, Georgia, USA
Died:

Resides	Louisville, Kentucky
Billed from
Trained by	Dusty Rhodes Al Snow Ohio Valley Wrestling
Debut	2006
Retired

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}}Cody Runnels<ref name="OWOW">Cody Rhodes Profile. Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.</ref><ref name="slam"/> (born June 30, 1985)<ref name="slam"/> is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Cody Rhodes. Runnels is currently signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) where he wrestles on its Raw brand. He is a former three-time World Tag Team Champion, having won the championship once with Hardcore Holly and twice with Ted DiBiase.

Runnels started his professional wrestling career in 2006, using his real name, wrestling for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). While situated at OVW, he won various championships, both in tag team and singles competition, including the OVW Heavyweight Championship. He made his WWE television debut on July 16, 2007, under the ring name Cody Rhodes. In December 2007, Rhodes captured his first title with the company, the World Tag Team Championship with Hardcore Holly, and the two held it for six months.

Rhodes formed a secret alliance with Ted DiBiase during 2008. In the course of a match held on June 29 he turned on Holly by switching sides to join DiBiase, with whom he became World Tag Team champion. The new champions dropped their titles in August, only to win them back a week later. Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by Manu shortly afterwards, forming a faction of multi-generation wrestlers, although this alliance was to be short-lived. In January 2009, Rhodes and DiBiase formed a new alliance, The Legacy, with Randy Orton.

==Amateur wrestling career==Runnels had a successful high school wrestling career, attending Lassiter High School in Marietta, Georgia.<ref name="slam"/> He placed sixth in the Template:Convert division as a sophomore.<ref name="Lassiter">Lassiter High School Wrestling Wall of Fame. Lassiter High School. Archived from the original on 2007-10-06. Retrieved on 2007-10-29.</ref> As a junior, Runnels won the Georgia state tournament at Template:Convert in 2003, and successfully defended the title in his senior year.<ref name="Lassiter"/> Runnels had planned to wrestle at Pennsylvania State University, but decided to become a professional wrestler instead.<ref name="mercury">Matsumoto, Jon (2009-06-25). WWE: Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton wrestle at HP Pavilion Monday. San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> During his time in high school, Runnels also acted as a referee in his father's Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling promotion.<ref name="Legacy to Calgary">Baines, Tim (2009-08-07). Rhodes bringing real Legacy to Calgary. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-08-08.</ref> After graduating from high school, Runnels attended an acting school.<ref name="ESPN">Robinson, Jon (2009-04-13). Cody Rhodes: Link to the Past. ESPN. Retrieved on 2009-04-15.</ref>

==Professional wrestling career==
===Ohio Valley Wrestling===Using his real name, Runnels began wrestling in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in June 2006.<ref name="slam">Elliott, Brian. Cody Rhodes. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> 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.<ref>August 19, 2006–Ohio Valley Wrestling in Hillview, Indiana before 100 fans. Online World of Wrestling (2006-08-19). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref><ref>September 8, 2006–Ohio Valley Wrestling in Leitchfield, Kentucky before 150 fans. Online World of Wrestling (2006-09-08). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> They first captured the championship from The Untouchables on October 18.<ref name="slam"/> In November 2006, Runnels and Spears defeated The Untouchables in a tag team match, and won the services of Cherry, The Untouchables' manager.<ref name="cherry">Ohio Valley Wrestling - November 08, 2006. Online World Of Wrestling (2006-11-08). Retrieved on 2008-03-17.</ref> Cherry accompanied Spears and Runnels to ringside, and soon Spears began to fall in love with her, which began interfering with their matches.<ref>Ohio Valley Wrestling - November 15, 2006. Online World Of Wrestling (2006-11-15). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref><ref>Ohio Valley Wrestling - November 22, 2006. Online World Of Wrestling (2006-11-22). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> 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.<ref name="ovwtag"/> The following week, a rematch between the two teams was held for the vacant championship.<ref name="ovwtag"/> During this match Cherry turned on Spears and Runnels, re-joining The Untouchables and helping them regain the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship.<ref name="ovwtag"/><ref>Ohio Valley Wrestling - December 6, 2006. Online World Of Wrestling (2006-12-06). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> 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.<ref>December 20, 2006–OVW TV Tapings in Louisville, Kentucky. Online World of Wrestling (2006-12-20). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> 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.<ref name="slam"/> 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.<ref name="slam"/><ref name="ovw title"/> Spears went on to win the OVW Television Championship in response.<ref name="slam"/> On April 11, the duo lost the Southern Tag Team Championship to the team of Justin LaRouche and Charles Evans.<ref name="slam"/> Runnels went on to defeat his now heated rival on July 6, to become the new OVW Television Champion.<ref name="slam"/><ref>Zaldana, Arturo (2007-07-06). July 6, 2007–OVW Six Flags in Louisville, Kentucky at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> Exactly one week later, however, Runnels lost the championship back to Spears.<ref>July 13, 2007–OVW Six Flags in Louisville, Kentucky at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Online World of Wrestling (2007-07-13). Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref>

===World Wrestling Entertainment===
====Debut and teaming with Hardcore Holly (2007–2008)====

File:Rhodes-&-Regal,-RLA-Melb-10.11.2007.jpg

Cody Rhodes looks on as the referee admonishes William Regal during a bout in late 2007

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.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-07-03). Raw: Lashley rises to No. 1. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> On July 9, Rhodes slapped Orton in return, and the following week, Rhodes faced Orton in his debut WWE match, but lost.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-07-10). Raw: No Cena so more Lashley. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref><ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-07-17). Raw: Cena and Lashley face off. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> Rhodes appeared at The Great American Bash to prevent Orton from further attacking his father.<ref>Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (2007-07-23). Cena still champ after busy Bash. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> The next night on Raw, Rhodes challenged Orton to a rematch from the previous week, only to lose again. 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.<ref>Clayton, Corey (2007-07-23). One bad apple leads to Dominator destruction. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.</ref>

Rhodes' next storyline was a rivalry with Daivari, after he pinned him on the July 30 episode of Raw, to keep his job.<ref>Robinson, Bryan (2007-07-30). Mind games before SummerSlam. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.</ref> 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.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-08-14). Raw: Who's your daddy?. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref><ref>Waldman, Jon (2007-08-20). Raw: Last stop before Summerslam. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> The two feuds combined, when Rhodes, along with Paul London and Brian Kendrick, beat The World's Greatest Tag Team and Daivari in a six-man tag team match.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-08-28). Raw: Cena's dad target of Orton's anger. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> The following week, Rhodes teamed up with Mickie James to defeat Daivari and Jillian Hall, ending their scripted rivalry.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-09-04). Raw: Umaga has a really bad night. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref>

Three weeks later, he began a feud with Hardcore Holly and lost three consecutive matches to him.<ref>Clayton, Corey (2007-09-24). Raw gets Hardcore with Holly's return. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.</ref><ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-10-02). Raw: Throwing away the first Cena-Kennedy bout. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref><ref>Writer X (2007-10-16). Raw: Orton faces trio of trouble. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> Rhodes eventually earned Holly's respect, impressing Holly during their matches with his persistence and several near-falls, and the two formed a tag team.<ref>Clayton, Corey (2007-10-22). R-E-S-P-E-C-T?. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.</ref><ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-10-30). Raw: DX together yet again. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> They earned a shot at the World Tag Team titles by defeating Paul London and Brian Kendrick and The Highlanders in a WWE.com exclusive match after an Alabama Slam.<ref>Adkins, Greg (2007-11-15). Reluctant Partnership. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.</ref> They fought against the Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch at Survivor Series, in what was Rhodes' first on-screen title shot and pay-per-view match, but were unsuccessful.<ref>Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (2007-11-18). Survivor Series ends with an Edge. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> On the November 19, 2007 episode of Raw, Rhodes faced Holly for a fourth time, and beat him for the first time, although they were both attacked by Randy Orton afterwards.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-11-20). Raw: Jericho saves us from Orton. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref>

On December 10, 2007, on the Raw 15th Anniversary special episode, Rhodes along with Hardcore Holly defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch for the World Tag Team Championship, marking Rhodes' first championship in WWE.<ref name="WWETagHistory1">History Of The World Tag Team Championship - Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly. World Wrestling Entertainment (2007-12-10). Retrieved on 2009-03-06.</ref><ref>Plummer, Dale (2007-12-10). Raw: Nostalgia show quite the (beer) blast. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> The following week, Rhodes and Holly retained their title, in their first title defense, against Cade and Murdoch.<ref>Bishop, Matt (2007-12-18). Raw: Hardy pins the champ. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> They also successfully defended the championships against the teams of Santino Marella and Carlito and Paul London and Brian Kendrick.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2008-02-26). Raw: WrestleMania really starts to take shape. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-01-27.</ref><ref>Plummer, Dale (2008-05-27). Raw: The million-dollar offer. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-01-27.</ref> In May 2008, Ted DiBiase began feuding with the duo, threatening to take their titles in his first match as part of the Raw brand.<ref>DiFino, Lennie (2008-05-26). Priceless. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-06-04.</ref>

====The Legacy (2008–present)====

Main article: The Legacy (professional wrestling)

File:Cody Rhodes a cropped.jpg

Rhodes in 2008

At the pay-per-view event, Night of Champions on June 29, Rhodes turned on Holly by revealing himself as Ted DiBiase's partner to help DiBiase win the match, becoming a villain.<ref>Bishop, Matt (2008-06-30). Big names still on top after Night of Champions. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-07-17.</ref><ref name="world tag2"/> After holding the championship for just over a month, they dropped it to John Cena and Batista on the August 4 episode of Raw.<ref>Sitterson, Aubrey (2008-08-05). Championship scramble. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-08-05.</ref> The following week, DiBiase and Rhodes used their rematch clause to regain the championship.<ref name="world tag3"/><ref>Sitterson, Aubrey (2008-08-11). Bracing for a SummerSlam. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-08-12.</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase were joined by Manu, the son of Afa Anoa'i, in September, forming a stable of multi-generational superstars.<ref>Bishop, Matt (2008-09-07). Scramble matches make for wild Unforgiven. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref> On the October 27, 2008 episode of Raw, Rhodes and DiBiase lost the World Tag Team Championship to Kofi Kingston and CM Punk.<ref>Sitterson, Aubrey (2008-10-27). Just desserts. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-11-04.</ref>

During this time, Rhodes, DiBiase and Manu entered a storyline with Randy Orton where Orton constantly criticized and insulted them, and attacked DiBiase on the November 3 episode of Raw.<ref>Tylwalk, Nick (2008-11-04). Raw: Jericho's title win highlights 800th episode celebration. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2008-12-30.</ref> At Survivor Series, Rhodes, along with Orton, was a sole survivor, for Orton's team, in the annual Elimination match.<ref>Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (2008-11-24). Two new world champs at dull Survivor Series. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2008-12-30.</ref> Rhodes and Manu accepted Orton's offer for an alliance in the following weeks, and the trio dubbed themselves "The Legacy"; debuting in a two-on-three handicap match against Batista and Triple H.<ref>Sitterson, Aubrey (2008-12-08). Slam, bam, thank you ma'am!. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-12-30.</ref><ref>Bishop, Matt (2008-12-08). Raw: A night of Slammys, solid matches. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2008-12-30.</ref> Orton began scheduling tests for The Legacy members, so they could prove themselves, and over two weeks, both Manu and Sim Snuka were kicked out.<ref>Tylwalk, Nick (2008-12-30). Raw: Michaels faces tough year-end decision. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-02-05.</ref><ref>Elliott, Brian (2009-01-06). Raw: JBK-HBK storyline moves along. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-02-05.</ref>

On January 12, Snuka and Manu gave Rhodes the chance to align with them to attack Orton, along with the returning Ted DiBiase, but Rhodes refused.<ref name="Raw-Jan12-09">Tylwalk, Nick (2009-01-13). Raw: Cena and Michaels collide in Sioux City. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-02-05.</ref> As they ambushed Orton, DiBiase instead joined with Orton and Rhodes to attack Snuka and Manu, and became a member of The Legacy.<ref name="Raw-Jan12-09"/> As part of The Legacy, Rhodes entered the Royal Rumble match in order to help Orton win, and lasted until the final three, before being eliminated by Triple H.<ref>Plummer, Dale; Tylwalk, Nick (2009-01-26). Orton triumphs, Cena survives, Hardy falls at Royal Rumble. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase became involved in Orton's scripted rivalry with the McMahon family, helping him to attack Shane and Stephanie McMahon, and Stephanie's real-life husband, Triple H.<ref>Tylwalk, Nick (2009-02-03). Raw: Shane McMahon feels Legacy's wrath. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref><ref>McNamara, Andy (2009-03-06). Smackdown: Legacy ends The Game. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> Rhodes was also elevated to main event status as a result of joining The Legacy, competing in handicap and six-man tag team matches against Orton's opponents and rivals.<ref>Tylwalk, Nick (2009-03-24). Raw: Triple H and Undertaker get tastes of their own medicine. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref><ref>Plummer, Dale (2009-04-14). Raw: Drafting a fresh start for the WWE. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> On April 26, at Backlash, Rhodes, DiBiase, and Orton defeated Triple H, Batista, and Shane McMahon in a six-man tag team match, which, per the pre-match stipulation, resulted in Orton winning the WWE Championship.<ref>Bishop, Matt (2009-04-27). Backlash: All 3 world titles change hands. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-05-02.</ref> Rhodes suffered a minor neck injury in June, but did not need any time off to recover.<ref>Aldren, Mike (2009-06-22). Daily wrestling news and gossip. The Sun. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> Throughout mid-2009, Rhodes and DiBiase continued to compete against and attack Orton's rivals, especially Triple H.<ref>Plummer, Dale (2009-06-08). Raw: Batista hurt, Vicki quits, Triple H returns. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-23.</ref> This led to Triple H reforming D-Generation X (DX) with Shawn Michaels, and DX defeated Rhodes and DiBiase at SummerSlam.<ref>Plummer, Dale; Tywalk, Nick (2009-08-24). TLC Match and the return of a fan favorite liven up SummerSlam. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-10-10.</ref> Rhodes and DiBiase defeated DX at the following pay-per-view, Breaking Point in a submissions count anywhere match, but were defeated in a Hell in a Cell match at the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view in October, when Rhodes was pinned following a sledgehammer shot to the head.<ref>Elliott, Brian (2009-09-14). Montreal fans 'screwed' again in Breaking Point sham. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-10-10.</ref><ref>Sokol, Chris; Sokol, Bryan (2009-10-05). Title changes highlight Hell in a Cell. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-10-10.</ref> To sell the injury, Rhodes was taken out of the arena on a stretcher following the match.<ref>Cohen, Josh (2009-10-08). Perfect Cryme. World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved on 2009-10-10.</ref>

==Other media==In July 2009, Rhodes became one of the faces of the Gillette "Be a Superstar" advertising campaign, along with Chris Jericho and John Cena.<ref name="Be a superstar">Gillette Teams up with WWE® to Help Guys Be Superstars. MSN (2009-07-20). Retrieved on 2009-08-31.</ref><ref name="beasuperstar">Excitement builds over Gillette Fusion's interactive campaign with WWE Superstars. World Wrestling Entertainment (2009-07-27). Retrieved on 2009-08-31.</ref> "Be a Superstar" is a four-month long interactive campaign, which features the wrestlers in numerous videos promoting Gillette Fusion products.<ref name="Be a superstar"/> In August 2009, Rhodes, along with DiBiase, The Big Show and The Great Khali appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.<ref>Martin, Adam (2009-08-27). WWE stars on "The Tonight Show". WrestleView. Retrieved on 2009-08-31.</ref>

==Personal life==Runnels is the son of Dusty Rhodes as well as the half-brother of fellow WWE superstar Dustin Rhodes, who is better known by his ring name "Goldust". He also has a sister, Kristin Ditto, who is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.<ref>Kickin' It Up With... Kristin Ditto. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Retrieved on 2009-06-27.</ref> On March 31, 2007 at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony Runnels and Dustin, inducted their father, Dusty, into the Hall of Fame.<ref name="oww">WWE Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony. Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2007-10-18.</ref> He is also the nephew of professional wrestlers, Jerry Sags and Fred Ottman, and the godson of Magnum T.A., another wrestler.<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="slam"/>

Runnels has worn wrestling gear that is half polka dots and half gold, which is a tribute to his father, Dusty, and his half-brother Dustin, respectively. Additionally, his boots feature a Triforce symbol from the The Legend of Zelda series of video games, as Runnels is a big fan of the games, and has admitted to re-playing A Link to the Past yearly.<ref name="ESPN"/><ref>Christensen, Matt. "What's In Your Travel Bag?", WWE Magazine, July 2008, p. 49. </ref> Runnels is also a big comic book fan, and used to wear wrestling gear inspired by Archangel, a character from X-Men.<ref name="marvel">Singh, Arune (2009-06-30). Fightin' Fanboys: WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes. Marvel Entertainment. Retrieved on 2009-07-06.</ref> He cites Omega Red and Cyclops as his favorite fictional characters, along with the Inhumans.<ref name="marvel"/>

==In wrestling==

File:The Legacy.jpg

The Legacy; Rhodes (left), Randy Orton (center) and Ted DiBiase (right)

*Finishing moves

**Cross Rhodes<ref name=Cage>Tylwalk, Nick (2009-02-17). Raw: WrestleMania feuds take shape in Spokane. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-08-22.</ref> (Spinning facebuster)<ref>Caldwell, James (2009-08-03). Caldwell's WWE Raw Report 8/3: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Jeremy Piven hosting Raw. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2009-08-22.</ref> – 2009–present**The Silver Spoon DDT<ref name="wwekids">Cody Rhodes. World Wrestling Entertainment Kids. Retrieved on 2008-11-22.</ref> (DDT)<ref>Hubbard, Nathan (2008-05-12). WWE Raw TV report for May 12. Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online. Retrieved on 2009-08-22.</ref> – 2007–2009; used as a regular move from 2009–present

Signature moves
**Bulldog, sometimes from the second rope<ref name="Raw-July30-07">Plummer, Dale (2007-07-31). Raw: Carlito back in the picture. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref><ref name="SS-Apr16-09">Mackinder, Matt (2009-04-16). WWE Superstars: Debut show a dud. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref>
**Crossbody, sometimes from the top rope<ref name="Raw-July30-07"/><ref name="raw-June27-07">Plummer, Dale (2007-08-28). Raw: Cena's dad target of Orton's anger. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref>
**Dropkick<ref name="SS-Apr16-09"/>
**Knee drop<ref>Golden, Hunter (2009-06-08). Raw Results - 6/8/09. WrestleView. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref>
**Moonsault<ref name="Raw-May18-09">Plummer, Dale (2009-05-18). Raw: Batista, Flair stand tall over Legacy. Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref>
**Russian legsweep<ref>Caldwell, James (2008-08-04). Caldwell's WWE Raw Report 8/4: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live USA Network broadcast. Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref>**Snap scoop powerslam<ref>Martin, Adam (2008-09-07). Unforgiven PPV Results - 9/7 - Cleveland, OH (3 'Scramble' matches). WrestleView. Retrieved on 2009-06-19.</ref>

Managers**Cherry<ref name="cherry"/>

Entrance themes
**"Out To Kill" by Billy Lincoln (2007–2008)<ref name="THQ">WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2009 credits. First Digital Music. Retrieved on 2009-09-21.</ref>
**"Priceless" by Jim Johnston (2008–2009)<ref name="BMI">BMI - Repertoire Search. BMI. Retrieved on 2008-11-29.</ref>
**"Priceless (remix)" by Jim Johnston (January 2009–May 2009)<ref>‘Voices: WWE The Music, Vol. 9’ available now. World Wrestling Entertainment (2009-01-27). Retrieved on 2009-07-18.</ref>**"It's a New Day" by Adelitas Way (June 2009–present)<ref>Fishman, Scott (09-05-28). Adelitas Way, WWE becoming Invincible. Miami Herald. Archived from the original on 2009-06-17. Retrieved on 2009-06-17.</ref><ref>It's a New Day (Legal Title). BMI. Retrieved on 2009-10-17.</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
===Amateur wrestling===
*Georgia State Tournament
**Sixth at Template:Convert weight class (2002)<ref name="slam"/>
**Champion at Template:Convert weight class (2003)<ref name="slam"/>**Champion at Template:Convert weight class (2004)<ref name="slam"/>

===Professional wrestling===

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Rhodes as World Tag Team Champion with DiBiase