WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is known for fiercely defending his family, especially after an incident where Drew McIntyre attacked him on their tour bus, a place Rhodes considers a second home for his loved ones. Now, Brandi Rhodes, Cody’s wife and former WWE ring announcer, has taken a strong step toward guarding their family’s privacy by announcing she will no longer share photos of their children online.
Brandi expressed her discomfort on X, revealing how snippets of her posts were being misused on the internet, including photos of her kids. The 42-year-old emphasized that these experiences have changed her view about sharing family moments publicly.
“It really weirds me out when people use a post for my business and repurpose the video to debate over my tiny baby but that’s the internet I guess. And people wonder why some public folks refuse to show their children. I get it now, and I think I’m on that train going forward.” – Brandi Rhodes, Former WWE Ring Announcer
Many fans supported Brandi’s decision, highlighting the risks involved in exposing children online, especially in an age where artificial intelligence enables the creation of convincing deepfakes by anyone on the internet.
Details of Cody Rhodes’s Loss in the Undisputed Championship Match
On January 9, 2026, Cody Rhodes faced Drew McIntyre in a Three Stages of Hell match on SmackDown, defending his Undisputed WWE Championship. McIntyre had claimed he would force Rhodes to disqualify himself in the first stage and secure the title by winning subsequent rounds.
Contrary to McIntyre’s plan, the initial round ended with a low blow from McIntyre, which secured his pinfall victory. Rhodes rebounded in the second round by aggressively putting McIntyre through the announcer’s table, leveling the match.
The final round inside the steel cage featured an unexpected return from Jacob Fatu, also known as the Samoan Werewolf, who had been sidelined by injury for months. Fatu prevented McIntyre from escaping the cage, and when Rhodes tried to intervene, he too was attacked by Fatu. This interference allowed McIntyre to exit the cage and claim the championship.
After the match, Rhodes retaliated against Fatu but could not reverse the outcome. The result leaves questions about Cody Rhodes’s next move as he adjusts to losing the title.
Implications of Brandi Rhodes’s Protective Choice and WWE’s Ongoing Storylines
Brandi Rhodes’s decision to stop sharing images of her children reflects growing concerns among public figures about privacy and safety in the digital age. Her protective stance signals a shift in how wrestling personalities manage their families’ exposure amid increasing online threats. Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes’s recent championship loss, complicated by interference from Jacob Fatu, adds new layers of rivalry and conflict in WWE storylines, likely setting the stage for upcoming matches and dramatic developments within the promotion.
It really weirds me out when people use a post for my business and repurpose the video to debate over my tiny baby but that's the internet I guess. And people wonder why some public folks refuse to show their children. I get it now and I think I'm on that train going forward.
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) January 13, 2026
