Cody Rhodes Hints His Babyface Run Is Ending Soon
Cody Rhodes may still be one of WWE’s most beloved superstars, but even “The American Nightmare” knows that every good guy’s run eventually hits a ceiling. During his recent appearance at Fanatics Fest 2025, Cody shared candid thoughts about the future of his character—and he didn’t shy away from the topic fans have been buzzing about for months: a potential heel turn.
Rhodes admitted that while he cherishes his connection with fans and the memorable moments that come with being a babyface, the applause can’t last forever. Speaking to Kay Adams, he was refreshingly honest:
“I don’t get tired of being the good guy because I get to have all of those moments. But I do think we’re probably at the tail end of it. There’s only so much someone can like you.”
Rhodes understands the natural cycle of pro wrestling fandom. Today’s hero can become tomorrow’s villain in the blink of an eye—and for Cody, that transformation may be closer than many realize.
“I’d like to stay a babyface until the end of my career, but at some point, the fans want something new. That’s when it’s time to change.”
When asked how fans will know if the heel turn has officially begun, Cody joked that the internet will explode—and not in a good way:
“You’ll know because X and Instagram will hate it. That’s how you know it’s a real heel turn. If fans say ‘We don’t want this on our screens,’ then you’ve done it right.”
When Will the Turn Happen?
While Cody didn’t give a specific date, he did offer a rough timeline, suggesting that his babyface era could continue for another year—or maybe even longer:
“I think you’ve got a solid year, maybe three. I’m not changing until I’m changed. But if The Rock had it his way, I’d have been changed already.”
This nod to The Rock’s influence is telling. Earlier this year, reports revealed that The Rock pitched a heel turn for Cody during WrestleMania season, but WWE opted to keep him a top babyface for now.
The Psychology of the Turn
In today’s WWE, it’s hard to draw a clear line between heel and babyface—many fans cheer the villains and boo the heroes. But Cody wants his heel turn to be different—he wants fans to truly dislike him. That’s rare, and if executed right, could be one of the biggest shifts in WWE storytelling in recent years.
Until then, Cody is embracing his role as the face of WWE, but with full awareness that the crowd could flip at any time—and he’ll be ready when they do.
What do you think?
Should WWE pull the trigger on a Cody Rhodes heel turn soon, or keep riding the wave of popularity a little longer? Drop your thoughts in the comments!