Cody Rhodes and Brandi welcome second daughter Leilani Ella Runnels

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and his wife, Brandi Rhodes, have welcomed their second child, a daughter named Leilani Ella Runnels, the couple announced on Instagram days after Rhodes regained the WWE title at SummerSlam 2025. The birth adds a new dimension to Rhodes career as the wrestler balances fatherhood with high-profile in-ring and film commitments.

Brandi Rhodes shared a photo on Instagram showing the newborn holding her hand and confirmed that Leilani arrived four years after the couple's older daughter, Liberty. The post followed Rhodes victory over John Cena at SummerSlam, where he reclaimed the championship in a match promoted as one of the companys marquee bouts of the year. The couple have said little beyond the announcement, but the image suggested the birth was without complication.

Rhodes remains one of WWE's central figures. He was written off television after an on-screen attack by Drew McIntyre, a storyline move WWE used to explain his absence while he films the role of Guile in the upcoming live action Street Fighter movie. Dave Meltzer of F4WOnline reported that Rhodes is in Australia for filming and that his schedule is expected to wrap before...