Cody Rhodes journey from early wrestling success to WWE return and global fame

Cody Rhodes is now firmly established as one of the top names in WWE, but his journey to the top was anything but straightforward. Before becoming a WrestleMania main-eventer and world champion, Rhodes spent nearly a decade trying to make a name for himself inside WWE while carrying the expectations that came with being the son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes.His first WWE run saw tag team glory, the Legacy faction, an Intercontinental Championship run and plenty of character changes. His most controversial period was with Stardust, a colorful alter ego who would eventually become synonymous with the frustrations surrounding his final years with the company.