Cody Rhodes Contract

Last Modified Apr 9, 2025 16:50 GMT
Cody Rhodes Contract
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Cody Rhodes is an American professional wrestler who competes on the SmackDown brand as of April 2025. He is the current Undisputed WWE Champion and has won the Royal Rumble match in both 2023 and 2024, becoming the first man in 26 years to win back-to-back Rumble matches. Rhodes was also the first to hold the WWE Crown Jewel Championship. Additionally, his WWE career includes two reigns as Intercontinental Champion, seven runs as WWE World Tag Team Champion, and one reign as WWE Tag Team Champion. Outside WWE, he has wrestled for AEW, NJPW, and ROH.

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Cody Rhodes’s Contract

YearBase SalarySigning Bonus
2024 OnwardsReported to be around $3 million Not Known

How much is Cody Rhodes getting paid?

Cody Rhodes makes around $3 million, as per Sports Illustrated. He signed his current contract in 2024. His annual income previously shot up to nearly $3 million with additional earnings from sponsorships, the WWE Shop, WWE 2K games, and various other avenues.

How much does Cody Rhodes earn in a minute?

The American Nightmare is making $5.7 per minute, even when he's not wrestling, making him one of the highest-earning superstars. He shared on October 30, 2024, during an interview with Flagrant, that he's now earning 15 times more than he did during his first run in WWE.

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How much of Cody Rhodes' Contract is guaranteed?

Cody Rhodes signed a new long-term deal with WWE, locking in his place with the company for the years ahead. Under this agreement, he will earn a set yearly salary of $3 million. On top of that, he brings in extra income through merchandise sales, pay-per-view bonuses, and loyalty-related earnings, all of which add to his total wealth.

When does Cody Rhodes' contract with WWE expire?

Cody Rhodes reportedly inked a deal with WWE before WrestleMania XL. Rhodes signed a two-year contract extension at the time, while Rhodes confirmed in an interview with Post Wrestling that his current WWE deal will extend beyond his 40th birthday in 2025.

Cody Rhodes' Contract History

Cody Rhodes made his WWE debut in 2006, performing under his real name before adopting the persona of Stardust from 2014 to 2016. He made a comeback to WWE in 2022. In 2023, Rhodes signed a contract extension before WrestleMania XL — a two-year extension, according to Sports Illustrated.

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FAQ's On Cody Rhodes Contract

A. Cody Rhodes's annual salary is $3 Million in WWE.

A. Cody Rhodes debuted in WWE on June 16,2006.

A. Cody Rhodes returned to WWE on April 2,2022.

A. Dusty Rhodes is Cody Rhodes' real father.

A. No, Cody Rhodes is not leaving WWE as of April 2025.

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