Cody Rhodes expands reach with Street Fighter role and WWE popularity

WWE star Cody Rhodes is expanding his presence outside the wrestling ring with a prominent role in the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ film adaptation. A new trailer for the movie features Rhodes in a significant capacity as the character Guile, suggesting the role is more substantial than a mere cameo. The film, which is set in 1993 and follows martial artists Ryu and Ken, also features WWE colleague Roman Reigns as Akuma.

In separate wrestling-related news, Danhausen has gained significant popularity within the WWE following his debut at Elimination Chamber 2026. The former AEW star recently engaged with fans on social media, posting a photo with Cody Rhodes and jokingly referring to them as the ‘WWE universal tag team champions of the WWE universe’.