Cody Rhodes WrestleMania history: How WWE champion has done at event

Cody Rhodes is back in the WrestleMania main event.

“The American Nightmare” returns to the spotlight for WWE’s grand event, again defending the Undisputed WWE Championship, but this time against Randy Orton. It’s a position Rhodes is very familiar with; this marks the fourth straight year he will be battling for the title in the main event, just another sign that makes him one of the faces of the company.

There’s no denying Rhodes’ star power, but WrestleMania hasn’t been the greatest for him. He’s actually struggled plenty on the stage, and 2026 is another chance for him to change his fortunes. As Rhodes’ again headlines WrestleMania, look back on his career at the event, going from undesirable to undeniable.

Cody Rhodes poses in the ring during the WWE Road to WrestleMania show, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in United Supermarkets Arena at Lubbock.

Cody Rhodes WrestleMania record

Rhodes has struggled at WrestleMania with a 3-9 record in the event.

Cody Rhodes WrestleMania match history

"The American Nightmare" had his first WrestleMania match in 2008 and 2026 will mark the sixth consecutive year competing in the event. Here is every WrestleMania result for Rhodes:

• WrestleMania 24, 2008: ECW Heavyweight Championship No. 1 contender 24-man battle royal Result: Loss (won by Kane).
• WrestleMania 26, 2010: Triple threat match vs. Randy Orton vs. Ted DiBiase Result: Loss (won by Orton).
• WrestleMania 27, 2011: vs. Rey Mysterio Result: Won.
• WrestleMania 28, 2012: Intercontinental Championship match vs. Big Show Result: Loss.
• WrestleMania 30, 2014: 31-man Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Results: Loss (won by Cesaro).
• WrestleMania 31, 2015: Intercontinental Championship seven-way ladder match Result: Loss (won by Daniel Bryan).
• WrestleMania 32, 2016: Intercontinental Championship seven-way ladder match Result: Loss (won by Zack Ryder).
• WrestleMania 38, 2022: vs. Seth Rollins Result: Won.
• WrestleMania 39, 2023: WWE Universal Championship match vs. Roman Reigns Result: Loss.
• WrestleMania 40, 2024: Tag team match with Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns and The Rock Result: Loss.
• WrestleMania 40, 2024: Bloodline rules WWE Universal Championship match vs. Roman Reigns Result: Won.
• WrestleMania 39, 2025: Undisputed WWE Championship match vs. John Cena Result: Loss.

Who is Cody Rhodes facing at WrestleMania 42?

Rhodes will face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

When is Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 42 match?

The match between Rhodes and Orton will take place Saturday, April 18. It will be the final match on the night.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What is Cody Rhodes WrestleMania record? History, matches at WWE event