Cody Rhodes Costume
Claim the throne with the American Nightmare's signature wrestling look.
Cody Rhodes, known as "The American Nightmare," is one of WWE's biggest superstars, famous for his dramatic entrances and patriotic aesthetic. Fans choose this costume to channel his high-energy babyface persona, defined by striking red, white, and blue gear and his signature neck tattoo. The look consists of custom-style wrestling tights, a dramatic entrance vest or coat, and his unmistakable logo details.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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See yourself as Cody Rhodes
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What you need for a Cody Rhodes costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Cody Rhodes costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Wrestling tights or trunks
Bright red, white, or blue athletic tights, preferably with gold or star accents along the sides.
DIY: Use plain red compression pants and add gold fabric paint or star stickers along the outer seams.
American Nightmare logo decal
A temporary tattoo or printable transfer of the blue and red skull logo with wings for the neck.
DIY: Draw the skull and wings logo on your neck using red and blue liquid eyeliner or body paint.
White weightlifting belt
A thick white belt worn around the waist, mimicking his championship-ready ring gear.
DIY: Wrap a standard belt in white duct tape.
Padded knee pads
Black or matching red athletic slip-on knee pads.
Wrestling boots or high-top sneakers
Tall white or black athletic boots with laces.
DIY: Wear white high-top sneakers with tall white athletic socks pulled up to the calves.
Sleeveless entrance vest
An optional but highly recognizable white or blue military-style sleeveless vest with gold trim.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off a white denim jacket and use gold metallic paint to line the collar and lapels.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red, white, or blue athletic compression tights.
- 2
Pull on the knee pads, positioning them securely over your knees.
- 3
Lace up the tall white wrestling boots or high-top sneakers over the bottom of the tights.
- 4
Fasten the white weightlifting belt snugly around your waist.
- 5
Apply the temporary American Nightmare skull tattoo to the right side of your neck, or draw it carefully with body paint.
- 6
Layer the sleeveless military-style entrance vest over your bare chest (or a fitted white tank top).
- 7
Style your hair in a neat, platinum blonde side-part to complete the look.
Makeup & hair
Dye your hair platinum blonde or use a temporary blonde hair color spray, styling it into a neat, short side-part. Keep your face clean-shaven with a confident, ready-to-rumble expression.
Cody Rhodes for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Brandi Rhodes in glamorous ringside attire, or another WWE superstar like Seth Rollins.
- group
- Form a stable with friends dressed as other WWE legends like Randy Orton and Ted DiBiase to recreate 'The Legacy'.
- kids
- Kids can wear a licensed Cody Rhodes graphic tee, a toy championship belt, and a stick-on neck tattoo.
- Plus size
- Opt for a comfortable black or red track jacket featuring the American Nightmare logo instead of a bare-chest vest.
Tips
- If you are going shirtless under the vest, use a setting spray over the neck tattoo so it doesn't smudge onto your collar.
- Carry a toy WWE Championship belt over your shoulder for an instant photo-ready prop.
- Practice his signature entrance pose: arms flung wide, head tilted back, screaming to the crowd.
Cody Rhodes costume FAQ
- What is the tattoo on Cody Rhodes' neck?
- It is his 'American Nightmare' logo, featuring a stylized skull painted with the American flag pattern and flanked by blue wings.
- How do I make a cheap Cody Rhodes costume?
- Use red compression pants, white high-top sneakers, and draw the neck tattoo with eyeliner. A printed paper logo taped to a white vest works great for the top.
- What color hair does Cody Rhodes have?
- He is famous for his bleached platinum blonde hair, styled in a short, clean-cut side-part.
Did you know? Cody Rhodes is a second-generation wrestling superstar, the son of the legendary 'American Dream' Dusty Rhodes, which inspired his 'American Nightmare' moniker.