What Is Cody Rhodes' Neck Tattoo & 9 Other Questions About The American Nightmare, Answered

Cody Rhodes has established himself as one of the biggest names in professional wrestling in recent years due to his work outside of WWE, and then how he has been pushed since returning to the company. He has had a great run ever since, which included headlining WrestleMania 39, and that has led to increased attention n him.

Many fans have plenty of questions about the American Nightmare now regarding his career and life in the business. This is from those who are only just learning about him to hardcore fans who have likely followed his entire career to this point, as Rhodes has become the talk of the wrestling world.

10 What Is His Neck Tattoo?

When it comes to tattoos that wrestlers have, Cody Rhodes' neck ink is one of the most well-known in the business. Fans are well aware of this tattoo which was controversial at the time simply because of how large and prominent it is on his neck, but a lot of people don't know what it actually means.

The tattoo is the logo of his American Nightmare family brand, with this being something that he has put a lot of effort into. Rhodes has pushed his branding hard, and it is something that has led to great success for him, with this tattoo showing how dedicated he is to that.

9 What Was His AEW Role?

Everyone knows that Cody Rhodes was part of AEW, but few know just what his role in creating the company was. After all, it was Rhodes who accepted a Twitter bet with Dave Meltzer that they wouldn't be able to sell out a 10,000-seat arena for ALL IN, which ended up being the catalyst for the company.

Rhodes was then heavily involved in creating AEW alongside the rest of The Elite, and that is why he was made an Executive Vice President during his time with the company. It led to Rhodes having a say behind the scenes as well, which is an experience that likely served him well in developing his wrestling mind.

8 When Did He Return To WWE?

Seth Rollins v Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 38 Cropped

Cody Rhodes is someone that the wrestling world has been heavily focused on lately due to him winning the Royal Rumble and then headlining WrestleMania 39. However, when it comes to his specific WWE return that took place the previous year at WrestleMania 38.

It was the worst-kept secret in wrestling at the time as people were well aware that it was happening without it being confirmed. However, Rhodes ended up being the surprise opponent for Seth Rollins at that particular event which marked the start of his return.

7 What Was His List?

When it comes to Cody Rhodes' time away from WWE the 'list' is often something that is talked about, but many people aren't aware of what that means. When he left the company and bet on himself Rhodes posted a list of things he wanted to accomplish in professional wrestling.

It got fans talking about him and all the ideas he had, and to Rhodes' credit, he was able to tick off the majority of them. He had many dream matches, and the list ended up being something that had a big impact on his career.

6 Does He Have A Training School?

Cody Rhodes was very hands-on with upcoming stars during his time in AEW, and there is a reason for that because he has his own training school. Rhodes works alongside AEW's QT Marshall, who is highly respected as a trainer, with the two of them helping to teach upcoming stars.

RELATED: 10 Wrestlers You Didn't Know Own Their Own Wrestling SchoolsHis school is known as the Nightmare Factory, and is something that he is very passionate about. Rhodes is hands-on with the talent, giving them a great learning experience.

5 Has He Been World Champion?

Cody Rhodes after winning NWA World Title at All In

Since Cody Rhodes has returned to WWE his entire focus has been on trying to capture the WWE Championship and win the one title his father never did to finish the story. It has led to audiences wanting to know if he's ever held other World titles in the industry, and the answer is that he has.

While Rhodes never captured the AEW World Championship, he did have a run with the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship which he won at the historic ALL IN event. Rhodes is also a former ROH World Champion, proving he can handle the pressure of the top titles.

4 When Did He Debut?

Cody Rhodes might only just be starting to break out as a WWE main event star, but he has been in the business for a long time. Rhodes signed with WWE's developmental system back in 2006, and he made his main roster debut on Monday Night Raw in July of 2007.

A young Rhodes competed against Randy Orton in his first match for the company, with the Viper being someone that went on to play a huge role in his career due to their time in Legacy together.

3 How Old Is He?

Wrestling fans are always looking for the newest star to break through and become a main event player, and the focus for every company is trying to make a new name at the highest level. Of course, having someone young that the company can push heavily is important, and that's why people want to know how old Cody Rhodes is.

The American Nightmare is currently 37 years old, which might not make him one of the youngest people on the WWE roster, but he certainly isn't the oldest either. He has reached the level of maturity and experience where he's ready for the top level and fans can expect him to have a long journey to come.

2 Why Is He Friends With DDP?

Cody Rhodes has a lot of close friends in the wrestling business such as Matt Cardona and QT Marshall, but one that a lot of people have questions about is DDP. After all, the WWE Hall Of Famer is not from Rhodes' era, which is why a lot of fans tend to have questions when the two hang out.

Rhodes and DDP are good friends, and that connection comes from his father. Dusty Rhodes was a mentor to DDP and the two of them were good friends which has then trickled down into a relationship between the two of them.

1 Is He Married?

The private lives of professional wrestlers have become a popular talking point amongst fans of the business in the modern industry due to the rise of social media and reality television shows. That is why people want to know about the relationships talent have, and when it comes to Cody Rhodes he is married to former WWE ring announcer Brandi Rhodes.

This is a relationship fans got to see play out on AEW television a lot, and the couple even had their own reality series during that time in their lives which showcases their relationship in even more detail.