Cody Rhodes Makes Another Cryptic X-Men Reference in Interview
The Street Fighter actor again hinted at the X-Men while promoting his film, but has not confirmed any Marvel Cinematic Universe role.
Cody Rhodes made another cryptic reference to the X-Men in an interview with Nerdist alongside his Street Fighter co-stars, according to screenrant.com. The WWE star appeared to refer to himself as a member of the X-Men while speaking on Andrew Schulz's podcast.
The remark has fueled speculation about a possible Marvel Cinematic Universe casting, though Rhodes has not officially confirmed a role in any MCU project. Street Fighter is currently playing in theaters.
The actor has dropped similar hints before. In August 2026, Rhodes revealed that he had visited Marvel Studios' offices in Burbank, California, and he later shared an Instagram story featuring music from the Disney+ series X-Men '97.
Fans have linked Rhodes to Colossus, the X-Men character, though no casting has been announced.
Quick answers
Did Cody Rhodes confirm a role in the MCU?
No. Rhodes has not officially confirmed a role in any Marvel Cinematic Universe project.
What did Cody Rhodes say about the X-Men?
In an interview with Nerdist alongside his Street Fighter co-stars, he made a remark referencing the X-Men and appeared to refer to himself as a member of the team while speaking on Andrew Schulz's podcast.
Where is Street Fighter playing?
Street Fighter is currently playing in theaters.