Cody Rhodes' Best Matches (as of 2026)

Includes date, city, arena, Wrestling Observer Newsletter star rating, and Cagematch.net score.

Cagematch scores can change over time; these are accurate as of publication.

#1 Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes

City/Arena: Las Vegas, Nevada — MGM Grand Garden Arena
Date: May 25, 2019

WON: ★★★★★ • Cagematch: 9.39

A blood-soaked, emotionally charged masterpiece that defined AEW’s storytelling heart out of the gate.

#2 Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns

City/Arena: Philadelphia, PA — Lincoln Financial Field
Date: April 7, 2024

WON: ★★★★¾ • Cagematch: 9.23

A sprawling Bloodline Rules war where relentless tension built to a climactic payoff.

#3 Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins (Hell In A Cell match)

City/Arena: Rosemont, Illinois — Allstate Arena
Date: June 5, 2022

WON: ★★★★★ • Cagematch: 9.11

Heroic selling and grim resolve turn a torn-pectoral performance into instant legend.

#4 Cody vs. Mr. Brodie Lee

City/Arena: Jacksonville, Florida — Daily's Place
Date: August 13, 2020

WON: N/A • Cagematch: 8.70

A shocking, emphatic domination that reset the TNT title picture with ruthless clarity.

#5 Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins

City/Arena: Uncasville, Connecticut — Mohegan Sun Arena
Date: November 26, 2013

WON: N/A • Cagematch: 8.67

An energetic tag showcase with sharp structure, hot tags, and a surging finish.

#6 AJ Styles vs. Cody Rhodes

City/Arena: Décines-Charpieu, France — LDLC Arena
Date: May 4, 2024

WON: ★★★★★ • Cagematch: 8.66

Polished main-event craft: snug pacing, clean execution, and championship gravitas.

#7 Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena (Street Fight)

City/Arena: East Rutherford, New Jersey — MetLife Stadium
Date: August 3, 2025

WON: ★★★★★ • Cagematch: 8.63

A heavy-hitting, crowd-driven brawl blending nostalgia with modern big-fight drama.

#8 Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins

City/Arena: Arlington, Texas — AT&T Stadium
Date: April 2, 2022

WON: ★★★★½ • Cagematch: 8.60

A triumphant return anchored by crisp timing, layered counters, and star aura.

#9 Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins

City/Arena: Providence, RI — Dunkin' Donuts Center
Date: May 8, 2022

WON: ★★★★½ • Cagematch: 8.56

Smartly escalated sequel with tight pacing and well-earned dramatic payoffs.

#10 Cody Rhodes vs. Sammy Guevara (Ladder match)

City/Arena: Cleveland, Ohio — Wolstein Center
Date: January 26, 2022

WON: ★★★★★ • Cagematch: 8.55

Daring ladder war with inventive spots, grit, and highlight-reel athleticism.