Cody Rhodes is riding high as the Undisputed WWE Champion, solidifying his place at the top of professional wrestling. After dethroning Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 following his second consecutive Royal Rumble victory, Rhodes has successfully defended his title against top-tier challengers such as AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, and more.
However, Rhodes recognizes that his time as an active competitor won’t last forever. Speaking on the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, the 39-year-old champion revealed that he doesn’t plan to wrestle full-time beyond the age of 45.
“Well, 39 now, I’d say, my contract is running until…I don’t want to wrestle full-time definitely past 45. Drop in, for sure, keep myself in shape. I could see [being involved in the wrestling world]. I would love to tell stories like we do in the ring in a different fashion.”
Rhodes also expressed an interest in creative endeavors outside the ring, such as producing shows and movies:
“I’d absolutely love to do it [when asked about making shows and movies]. But I’ve always been so linked into wrestling and coming back to WWE where winning the championship for WWE is essentially like being the quarterback of the team.”
Despite his aspirations outside the ring, Rhodes remains committed to wrestling at a high level for the foreseeable future:
“I don’t think I’d be able to do it on this level [beyond 45]. Because I feel the best I’ve ever felt. Plus, we have all these new kids. I was working with one the other day, Carmelo Hayes, and to be able to see him hear things and hear an audience—this is why that didn’t work, this is why it did work. I’d love to do it at this level up until probably 45.”
For now, Rhodes continues to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship, with his next challenge coming at the Royal Rumble. He is set to face Kevin Owens in a high-stakes ladder match, promising yet another thrilling chapter in his championship reign.