Cody Rhodes stands as one of WWE‘s most prominent babyfaces in recent times. WWE veteran R-Truth, also known as Ron Killings, revealed that he once suggested a dramatic heel turn for Rhodes during an appearance on The Wrestling Classic. Rhodes, known as the American Nightmare, has maintained a heroic persona since his return to WWE in 2022, headlining three consecutive WrestleManias from 2023 through 2025. R-Truth proposed a scenario in which Rhodes could unleash a shocking betrayal, greatly impacting the WWE fanbase.
R-Truth described his idea:
“He had a thing of, you know, ‘when the time is right… you get beat up and you tag me and I’ll turn on you. I told him, ‘Bro, if you want the world mad at you, turn on me, dog. I dare you.’”
—R-Truth, WWE Veteran
Cody Rhodes Addresses Speculation About a Heel Turn
Fans and social media have speculated about the possibility of Cody Rhodes switching to a villainous role in the future. During a recent interview on Busted Open, Rhodes responded thoughtfully to these rumors, acknowledging the conversations while remaining noncommittal. He noted that much of the speculation primarily happens on platform X and emphasized the complexities behind such a transition.
Rhodes shared,
“One thing I noticed about that (heel turn conversation), it only really exists on X. And it’s deep, the discussion. It’s a deep discussion and I don’t even … yeah, you never say never in wrestling but, plenty of people in wrestling have got the capacity for the light and the dark but, I don’t know. I don’t know if we’re on that road in the time I have left within my time in wrestling. Who knows though?”
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
Potential Impact of a Heel Turn on Cody Rhodes’ Career
Rhodes’ babyface status has driven strong merchandise sales and earned him a loyal following, especially among younger viewers. Transitioning into a cold, calculated heel would mark a significant shift and could reinvigorate his character’s storyline. With Triple H’s creative oversight, WWE has the opportunity to craft a compelling narrative that provides a satisfying payoff for fans invested in Cody’s evolution. Such a change would undoubtedly generate intense reactions and alter fan dynamics.
