- Source of Wealth: Wrestling
- Age: 34
- Birth Place: Marietta, Georgia
- Height: 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
- Marital Status: Married (Brandi Reed)
- Full Name: Cody Garrett Runnels
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: June 30, 1985
- Occupation: Professional wrestler
- Education: Pennsylvania State University
- Children: None
Stardust’s real name is Cody Runnels. He was born on June 30, 1985. Known by his ring name Cody Rhodes or just Cody, this American professional actor and wrestler now performs for professional wrestling promotions. He is now in his first reign as the ROH World Champion with a net worth of $2 million.
Runnels was the son Dusty Rhodes, a late WWE Hall of Famer. He is also the half-brother of another WWE wrestler named Goldust. Before, Runnels worked under the ring name Cody Rhodes in WWE. He eventually changed it to Stardust.
Cody had an amateur wrestling career that turned him into a two-time Georgia state champion. He also became Ohio Valley Wrestling’s Triple Crown Champion. Since it was the developmental territory of WWE, they elevated Cody to the main roster. Here, he became a two-time Intercontinental Champion. Rhodes was a prolific tag team wrestler with six tag team championships.
After departing from WWE, Runnels started wrestling in the international independent circuit. Here, he was successful in different promotions. Stardust was able to compete in numerous events. He became the longest reigning WhatCulture Pro Wrestling WCPW Internet Champion. As of the moment, he is the New Heavyweight Champion of Northeast Wrestling.