Cody Rhodes Admits He’s Trying to Draw Attention to His Butt on WWE TV

Cody Rhodes is getting very honest about his WWE presentation — and the Undisputed WWE Champion admits it includes his now-famous backside.

Cody Rhodes revealed during an appearance on The Nikki & Brie Show that he’s consciously leaning into a more eye-catching presentation, inspired in part by how other stars are owning their image.

Rhodes explained that he’s noticed how certain performers, including Rhea Ripley, present themselves with confidence and flair, and that it made him rethink how he carries himself on screen — even down to specific physical presentation choices.

“I think you're starting to see, 'cause there's a lot of fans who notice, I'll give you an example. Rhea Ripley's cover that she does. It’s quite, it’s provocative, right? So, now I think there's some guys who are starting to go, ‘Cool, I'm gonna lean into my thing.’ So like, I started trying to draw attention to my butt a lot more. I'm like, ‘Hey, if they're doing it, I also wanna do it.’”

That led to a follow-up question about whether he had actually changed his ring gear to focus on that look. Rhodes clarified that while he didn’t shrink his trunks, he did make subtle adjustments to how he presents himself visually.

“No, I just like the suits were carved out a little bit more, and then I started wearing the braces or the suspenders, which is a new bit.”

The conversation then shifted into how those changes are being received, with Brie Bella reacting positively and Rhodes explaining that he’s simply adding something extra to stand out: “Give it a little extra. You know what I’m saying? I’m not doing anything that anyone else isn’t doing.”

Rhodes also circled back to Ripley’s influence, pointing out specific elements of her presentation that helped inspire his own approach and suggesting there’s no reason male performers can’t follow suit: “Rhea does the promo and does the turn, you know what I’m saying? What’s to stop us from, you know?”

As the discussion continued, it turned toward the broader idea of presentation and appeal, with Rhodes making it clear that part of the motivation comes down to visibility and even merchandise performance.

“It’s a fight at that merch day. You know what I'm saying? So, you're just trying to get your percentage up, you know? Whatever it takes, you know?”

Rhodes isn’t just talking about style — he’s talking about strategy. From gear tweaks to presentation choices, he’s openly acknowledging that standing out can translate directly into business, whether that’s fan attention or merchandise sales.

Do you think Cody Rhodes focusing on presentation like this is a smart move, or should WWE stars keep the focus strictly on in-ring performance? Drop your thoughts below and let us know.

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