22-05-2025
Former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Wants to Join Video Game Adaptation
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Despite losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes remains one of the most popular pro wrestlers working today.
As is often the case when a WWE Superstar reaches this level of success, fans begin speculating when Rhodes will make the transition to Hollywood.
This has happened successfully with countless wrestlers before Rhodes, including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, John Cena, Dave Bautista, Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Samoa Joe, and "Edge" Adam Copeland.
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Now, it seems that it is time for the American Nightmare to do the same. And Rhodes has named his dream role.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, attending the opening of Universal's Epic Universe, Rhodes was asked if there was a video game or comic book character he would like to portray on screen, much like how Cena played Peacemaker and Bautista played Drax the Destroyer.
Being an avid gamer, Rhodes' choice was easy: anyone in 'Metal Gear Solid.'
"I feel like I'm slightly aging out of some of the characters that I really like," Rhodes said. "But it would always be anything 'Metal Gear Solid.'"
"Like, if you need me to learn Russian to do Revolver Ocelot, I would do it. Put the hood on me, I'd do Cyborg Ninja. So I would do anything in Metal Gear Solid."
Cody Rhodes wants to be in a Metal Gear Solid movie:
'If you need me to learn Russian and do Revolver Ocelot, I would do it. If you just put the hood on me I'd do Cyborg Ninja. So I would do anything in Metal Gear Solid.' — (@ComicBook) May 22, 2025
Rhodes then revealed that the helmet he wore for his WrestleMania 41 entrance was meant to open up like Cyborg Ninja's but instead opened up like Iron Man. Still, he was happy with it.
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Looking at Revolver Ocelot, there's no doubt that Rhodes would be excellent casting, especially when you compare the him to Ocelot in 'Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater' or 'Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.'
Cody Rhodes wants to be in the #MetalGearSolid film
'If you need me to learn Russian and do Revolver Ocelot, I would do it. If you just put the hood on me I'd do Cyborg Ninja. So I would do anything in Metal Gear Solid.'
(@ComicBook) — Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) May 22, 2025
According to reports, a 'Metal Gear Solid' film adaptation has been in the works for a longtime, with game creator Hideo Kojima speaking about it since 2006.
The most recent news came in 2020 when it was announced that Oscar Isaac was signed on to star as Solid Snake. However, minimal comments have been made about the project since.
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