Cody Rhodes Says He’s Willing to Sacrifice His WWE Career to Get His Wife Brandi Back on the Ice Skating Career — “She Gave Up Everything for Our Little Princess… Now It’s My Turn”

In the world of professional wrestling, Cody Rhodes has become a household name — “The American Nightmare” who defied all odds to become the face of WWE. But now, behind the roar of stadium crowds and the glitter of championship gold, Cody is making headlines for a very different reason: his unwavering devotion to his wife, Brandi Rhodes, and her long-lost dream of returning to the ice.

Yes, you read that right. Forget steel chairs and finishing moves — Cody’s newest mission isn’t inside the squared circle. It’s on a frozen rink.

And he’s willing to give up everything for it.

“She gave up her body, her career, her entire lifestyle to raise our daughter,” Cody said in a recent interview, his voice cracking with emotion. “Now it’s my turn to step up and give something back to her — even if that means stepping away from WWE for a while.”

From the Ring to the Rink?

Brandi Rhodes, a former WWE ring announcer, AEW executive, and wrestling talent in her own right, isn’t just another woman in the business. Before the spandex and spotlight, she was a prodigy in a completely different arena — the ice rink.

A competitive figure skater from the age of four, Brandi (née Brandi Alexis Reed) trained at the prestigious Detroit Skating Club, alongside Olympians like Tara Lipinski and Todd Eldredge. By her teens, she was one of the top-ranked skaters in her region, with serious Olympic ambitions.

But at just sixteen, she faced a heart-wrenching choice: continue down the grueling path of elite figure skating or pursue a more traditional academic life. Brandi chose the latter, later earning a scholarship to the University of Michigan and eventually landing a job as a local TV news reporter.

“I loved school. I wanted to experience normal life — prom, college, making friends,” she once said. “But skating was always my first love.”

And now, it seems, that love may be rekindled — thanks to her biggest cheerleader, her husband.

“She Never Let Herself Dream That Way Again”

According to sources close to the couple, Brandi had quietly expressed a desire to return to figure skating for years, but the realities of life — marriage, wrestling, motherhood — always seemed to push that dream further into the background.

“She never let herself dream that way again,” Cody admitted. “The industry we’re in is brutal. It demands so much. And when Liberty came into our lives, Brandi just gave herself completely to being a mom.”

Liberty Iris Runnels, the couple’s daughter born in June 2021, has become the center of their universe. Brandi stepped back from wrestling entirely to focus on motherhood, while Cody soared to new heights in WWE, headlining WrestleMania and becoming one of the company’s biggest stars.

But now, with Liberty turning four next year, Cody says it’s time for Brandi to shine again — not in the ring, but back where her heart belongs.

A Full-Circle Moment

Brandi, for her part, hasn’t confirmed any official plans to return to the ice professionally, but insiders say she’s been spending more and more time at local rinks in Florida, taking private sessions and working with a former coach.

“It started just as a way to stay in shape,” one source says. “But Cody saw the light come back into her eyes, and he’s been all-in ever since.”

In a social media post last month, Brandi shared a video of herself skating with the caption: “Just me and the ice. Feels like home again.”

Fans went wild.

“I had no idea she was this talented,” one follower wrote. “She’s like a whole different person on the ice.”

And now, with Cody’s full support — and possibly his full-time presence at home — it’s looking more and more like Brandi might make a full return to competitive or exhibition skating in the near future.

Cody’s Big Sacrifice

The idea that one of WWE’s top stars might walk away, even temporarily, has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. But Cody seems unfazed.

“Wrestling will always be there. Brandi’s dream has a time limit,” he explained. “Skating is not forever. This is her window. And I’d rather be in the stands, holding Liberty’s hand, watching Brandi spin across the ice, than standing in any wrestling ring alone.”

WWE has yet to release an official statement, but several backstage insiders claim Cody has already begun making arrangements to reduce his schedule post-SummerSlam.

“He’s serious,” one source said. “People thought it was a cute gesture at first, but he’s already moved some appearances around to be with Brandi at her training sessions.”

A New Chapter for the Rhodes Family?

While it’s unclear exactly what the future holds for Brandi on the ice — whether it’s competition, choreography, or even coaching — one thing is certain: this is not just a hobby.

“She’s not doing this to pass time,” Cody said. “This is about reclaiming a part of herself she had to give up. I want Liberty to see that. I want her to know you can always go back to the thing that made you feel most alive.”

Fans are already speculating whether this new chapter could spark a reality series or docu-special chronicling Brandi’s comeback — and Cody’s role as a full-time “ice husband.”

Whether that happens or not, one thing is crystal clear: the Rhodes household is proving that love, sacrifice, and second chances can be just as powerful as any championship belt.

And maybe — just maybe — the next time Brandi Rhodes glides across the ice, it won’t be a dream deferred, but a dream finally fulfilled.