Cody Rhodes initially thought Street Fighter offer was a prank
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Cody Rhodes was surprised when he received an offer to portray Guile in the upcoming film adaptation of "Street Fighter," scheduled for release on October 16, 2026. During an interview on "The Morning Shift," Rhodes admitted he thought the offer was a joke at first and even lied about WWE's approval for his time off. As his casting became official, he embraced the role, dressing as Guile publicly, garnering praise from fellow wrestler John Cena for his enthusiasm.
- •Cody Rhodes cast as Guile in Street Fighter film.
- •Film releases on October 16, 2026.
- •Rhodes initially thought the offer was a joke.
- •He lied about WWE's approval for filming.
- •John Cena praised Rhodes' enthusiasm for the role.
- 5:34 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Cody Rhodes Thought Street Fighter Offer Was A Joke
"When Cody Rhodes was first offered the role of Guile in "Street Fighter," he didn't know how to react, which resulted in him lying about WWE's approval.
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