The American Nightmare just picked up a brand-new title — and it’s not a championship belt.

WWE has officially dubbed Cody Rhodes as “QB1”, signaling that the company sees him as the top player in the entire promotion. The nickname first surfaced from Cody himself, who often referred to his role as “Quarterback 1 of WWE.” Now, WWE is backing it up in a big way, making the name public in a recent post from their UK X/Twitter account.

This isn’t just a marketing push — it’s a clear message. Rhodes has become the face of WWE since dethroning Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41, ending Reigns’ historic 1,316-day title reign. Since then, Cody has surpassed 350 days as the Undisputed WWE Champion, and he’s been carrying the brand on his back ever since.

Now, with WrestleMania season in full swing, Cody is gearing up for one of the biggest matches of his life — a showdown against John Cena in what will be Cena’s final WrestleMania match. The twist? Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber, where he blindsided Rhodes, has added even more fire to their feud.

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Last week on RAW, things got heated when Rhodes called Cena “whiny” and told him to “bring the real John Cena” to WrestleMania. Both men are set to appear again this week on RAW, and tensions are only expected to rise.

But the biggest takeaway right now is WWE’s full commitment to Cody Rhodes as the guy. He’s no longer just a returning star — he’s the quarterback calling the plays.

Do you think Cody Rhodes deserves the “QB1” title, or is someone else more deserving of the top spot in WWE right now? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we want to hear from you.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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