Cody Rhodes didnt just land a role in Street Fighter and now hes revealing how it actually happened behind the scenes. Speaking on The Breakfast Club on March 31, 2026, Cody Rhodes detailed how his path to playing Guile started with Roman Reigns already being cast as Akuma, which made him assume there wouldnt be room for another WWE star in the film. Rhodes explained that once Reigns was announced, he didnt think the production would look toward anyone else from wrestling, and he was simply happy for Reigns opportunity. He then revealed that going into the meeting, he had no expectations of being cast at all and believed the best-case scenario would be a minor consulting role based on his familiarity with the game. Rhodes went on to describe the setup of the meeting itself, noting that he walked into a room with producers and a director on Zoom, still thinking the conversation would revolve around the franchise rather than any acting opportunity. According to Rhodes, everything changed when the head of the studio entered the room and immediately made it clear that they wanted him for a major role, turning what he thought was a casual meeting into a direct offer. Rhodes also admitted that in that moment, he was caught off guard but still had to confidently respond when questions about WWE approval came up, even if he didnt fully know how it would play out. He finished by explaining that things ultimately worked out thanks to support from WWE leadership, confirming that both Nick Khan and Triple H signed off on the opportunity: Thank gosh Nick Khan understood, and then Triple H understood. This gives a clearer picture of how quickly things came together behind the scenes. What looked like a standard casting turned out to be an unexpected offer that required Rhodes to make a decision on the spot while balancing his responsibilities as a top WWE star. With Street Fighter set to release on October 16, 2026, Rhodes journey to landing Guile stands out as one of the more surprising stories tied to the films production. Do you think Cody Rhodes landing the role this way makes it more exciting, or should WWE stars have a more structured path into Hollywood projects? Drop your thoughts and let us know. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
