Cody Rhodes is one of the biggest names in professional wrestling, but he is not the only member of his family with a connection to the industry.
Born Brandi Alexis Reed on June 23, 1983, in Canton, Michigan, a Detroit suburb, Brandi developed an interest in figure skating at a young age. Her journey into WWE began in March 2011, when she signed a developmental contract following a tryout. Her first stint with WWE ended in December 2011 when she was released from her contract. Brandi returned to WWE in 2013 and took on several on-screen roles, including ring announcer and backstage interviewer for Main Event and SmackDown . In 2015, Brandi made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve as a ring announcer at WrestleMania. After dating for more than a year, the couple got engaged in November 2012. Cody and Brandi Rhodes exchanged vows on September 12, 2013. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Liberty Iris Runnels, in June 2021. Four years later, Cody and Brandi expanded their family once again, announcing in August 2025 that they had welcomed their second daughter, Leilani Ella.
She initially worked as a ring announcer on WWE Superstars before moving to NXT, where she announced matches under the name Eden Stiles. Around the same period, she publicly revealed that she was dating Cody Rhodes.
She began skating when she was just four years old, according to PEOPLE. His wife, Brandi Rhodes, has also built a career as a professional wrestler and wrestling personality. The couple has now been married for more than a decade. She later received a full scholarship to attend the University of Michigan. Brandi eventually stepped away from figure skating during her sophomore year to concentrate on her studies. After graduating, she worked as a news anchor for two years before relocating to the East Coast. Brandi continued her education at the University of Miami, where she earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism. Before entering professional wrestling, she also worked as a model for several major brands, including KFC and Budweiser. Brandi made her debut in Florida Championship Wrestling later that year. She also served as a backup announcer for major WWE shows such as WrestleMania and Raw . Her relationship with Cody also began during the early years of her WWE career. Their wedding was held at the Swan House and Atlanta History Center.
