Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes, popularly known as Cody Rhodes, is currently part of the largest wrestling promotion in the world. In WWE, he is seen entertaining the fans as a part of the RAW brand division.
Cody Rhodes, with his extraordinary mic and in-ring skills, has created an exceptional connection with the fans. Not only that, he has also participated in numerous pay-per-view events and has bagged many Championships to his name.
With that, it is to be noted that The American Nightmare has a huge fanbase. In fact, his fans are always excited to know more about him. Meanwhile, there’s one thing about the WWE superstar that has piqued the interest of his supporters: his various tattoos.
Here’s all you need to know about Cody Rhodes’ tattoos
WWE superstars can often be seen showcasing their tattoos when battling their opponents inside the squared circle. While different superstars have a different number of tattoos, Rhodes has a total of three tattoos inked on his body.
3. Rhodes’ Geometrical tattoo
Cody Rhodes’ left ring finger contains a geometrical tattoo. It features an inverted triangle within another triangle, which is separated by a horizontal line. This was the first tattoo that the WWE Superstar inked on his body, and he got it around 2015-16.
The meaning of the tattoo is that it represents the unity of a woman and a man, along with their child. In the particular tattoo that Cody got, the triangles represent The American Nightmare and his wife, and the separating line represents their child. Thus, it seems Rhodes’ finger tattoo represents his bond with his family.
2. Rhodes’ Dream Tattoo
Besides Cody Rhodes’ Geometric tattoo, he also has another tattoo inked on the right side of his chest. The tattoo is a simple one and reads ‘Dream’. This was The American Nightmare’s second tattoo, and he got it in 2016.
Cody’s ‘Dream’ tattoo is a tribute to his father. Rhodes’ father, Dusty Rhodes, was a huge WWE superstar. He thoroughly entertained the fans with his ‘American Dream’ gimmick and had a massive fan following. With that, Cody’s second tattoo marks his tribute to his father’s gimmick. Also, Rhodes got this tattoo after his father’s demise as a promise to carry on his legacy.
1. Rhodes’ Skull/Neck Tattoo
Cody Rhodes also has a skull tattoo beside his geometrical and Dream tattoo inked on his neck. This was The American Nightmare’s third tattoo that he got in 2020. It showcases a skull with a crown on the head and wings in the back. It is to be noted that the tattoo features the color of the flag of the United States of America.
The skull tattoo represents The American Nightmare persona of Cody Rhodes and works as his logo. Previously, while appearing for an interview, the WWE Superstar talked about his neck tattoo. He said, “It was very simple. I wear a lot of brands…I wanted to make sure mine was one of them”.
Thus, it seems the fan-favorite Superstar has a lot of tattoos with deep meanings. It is noteworthy that each tattoo of Rhodes is unique from the others. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if Rhodes will get inked once again in the future. If that happens, his fans will surely look forward to knowing its meaning.