Wrestling fans, remember how Cody Rhodes’ teeth have always looked pearly white, straight, and perfect on TV like they were pearls or diamonds or fruit-candy? Where did he get such a perfect look? It was that shiny, smiling, and bright style that fitted his wrestling bear, but broken teeth do not always make for catching on camera. An injury in this sport is always waiting for a violently effective Claymore Kick somewhere around the corner.
The Smiling Champ: Cody Rhodes’ Impeccable Teeth
Since those first steps in WWE, fans love Cody—he had great teeth, especially instead which has been one of his biggest charms right from his start in it. His smile has been bombarded with the world of wrestling with charisma from ideas from “American Nightmare,” and it always looked amazing, or like a poster boy! In this world of and Bright – Rhodes appeared as an idealistic star ready to connect with his fans not just by words but pure, clean, well-defined, toothy smiles and bright, funny, playful speeches.
That being said, a winning smile can’t completely protect one from physical harm, especially if all is proof that Cody, who might exhibit with Eagle the teeth once in a while, but at least not noticeably in this high-impact sport/career of his.
The 2024 Royal Rumble: A Tooth Takes a Hit
Enter the 2024 Royal Rumble. Cody Rhodes battled and outlasted multiple opponents—including CM Punk—to secure a shocking second consecutive Rumble victory. But during the match, disaster struck. Drew McIntyre’s Claymore Kick was delivered with such force that fans—and even ringside footage—suggested Cody might have lost a tooth mid-match. Some media outlets showed shocking images of a tooth lying in the ring alongside Cody, who looked dazed and stunned
Fans on social media were freaked out:
“Cody Rhodes got a tooth knocked out tonight #RoyalRumble.”
Fans think Cody Rhodes lost a tooth when Drew McIntyre connected with a Claymore Kick…”
Even Dr. Bicuspid—an industry insider—referred to it as a legitimate injury: “The American Nightmare reportedly loses tooth in the ring.”
Aftershock: Dental Repair and the Comeback
Cody still walked away with the win, and the tooth saga quickly became part of his legend. But what about that perfect smile? Rumors immediately suggested he underwent some dental treatment—probably an implant or a veneer—to restore his iconic grin. After all, Cody’s smile isn’t just for fans’ selfies—it’s part of his brand.
There’s no official confirmation, but given his history and attention to detail, he probably had the work done swiftly to avoid missing a beat in his storyline—and on screen.
Cody Rhodes’ Road to Recovery: Wrestling with Injury and Crowd Cheers
In the true fighting spirit of Cody Rhodes, he was determined to prove that he was a real champion. Shortly after the fight at a hard-fought Royal Rumble, he found himself in a tough, intense Ladder Match against Kevin Owens, an arduous grind where he was flat on his bed for two days. However, it was indeed a bad moment that did not stop him as he thanked his fans and told them about his experience at WrestleMania, which was to take place shortly after that and which he painstakingly fought through at the tremendous pain, receiving a huge response from those present in person as well as online.
The match was not easy to steer through due to his injury; he was able to endure the pain and still put on an impressive performance, seeing the crowd’s enthusiasm and love for him, and this was nothing new for people who had seen him time again.
Today, in 2025, Cody Road regained its usual magnificent smile!
FAQ About Cody Rhodes Losing a Tooth
During the 2024 Royal Rumble, a Claymore Kick from Drew McIntyre allegedly knocked a tooth out mid-match, a scene that instantly hit social media.
Yes—images and reports showed a tooth in the ring, and sports dentistry outlet DrBicuspid confirmed it as a real injury.
Yes—given his famously groomed smile, it’s believed he got an implant or similar dental work to keep that perfect appearance going.
While WWE didn’t release official details, it’s believed Cody Rhodes repaired his broken tooth with a dental implant or veneer to restore his signature smile.
No, Cody Rhodes’ tooth injury in the 2024 Royal Rumble did not affect his wrestling career long-term. He quickly recovered and returned to the ring with his smile fully restored.
