Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins, A Look At Their Head To Head Record Against Each Other in Single Matches Before Crown Jewel 2025

Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins prepare to clash once again, this time for true dominance in WWE. The WWE Undisputed Champion, Cody Rhodes, will face the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins. The winner would claim an ultimate high-stakes prize, the Crown Jewel championship. Seth Rollins is a six-time WWE Champion, while this is Cody Rhodes’ second WWE Championship title reign in WWE.

Cody Rhodes’ first title reign started with the help of Seth Rollins, and the former calls him the MVP of Wrestlemania 41. Things, however, have not been smooth between them lately. With their match at Crown Jewel just hours away, the question arises: how many times have they gone against each other, and what is their head-to-head record in single matches?

PART I – ENEMIES: RHODES and ROLLINS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HTjW1jLQAN
— WWE (@WWE) September 29, 2025

Cody Rhodes’ Undeniable Edge Backed By His Perfect Record Against Seth Rollins

A brutal truth always dominates the narrative of the rivalry between Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes. Seth Rollins has never defeated Cody Rhodes in a singles match since The American Nightmare returned to WWE. The lopsided head-to-head record in the three encounters between Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes has transcended mere numbers. It’s a battle for supremacy and a chance to demonstrate one’s value.

The emotional and psychological foundation of the modern-day rivalry gives Cody Rhodes a major edge over Seth Rollins in a head-to-head contest. The 3-0 clean sweep doesn’t justify the intensity and brutality of the matches between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

Cody Rhodes Historic 3-0 Clean Sweep of the Year, 2022

Cody Rhodes dominated each and every chapter of his feud with Seth Rollins. The feud in which Cody Rhodes scored three back-to-back victories over Seth Rollins. Seth Rollins was caught off guard completely after Cody Rhodes’ dramatic return to WWE at WrestleMania 38. The results of the three matches speak for themselves.

Date	Event	Match Type	Winner	Context
April 2, 2022	WrestleMania 38	Singles Match	Cody Rhodes	Cody Rhodes’ surprising return to WWE
May 8, 2022	Backlash	Singles Match	Cody Rhodes	Seth Rollins’ failed attempt to settle the score against Cody Rhodes
June 5, 2022	Hell in a Cell	Hell in a Cell Match	Cody Rhodes	Cody Rhodes famously competed with a Torn Pectoral Muscle

These three matches established Cody Rhodes as Seth Rollins’ ultimate nemesis and established their rivalry in 2022. The Visionary not only lost three matches on WWE’s biggest stages, but his composure as well. Some sources suggest the number deteriorates for Seth Rollins even further to a staggering 22-0, if we include non-televised matches.

The History of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

Part Two: ALLIES pic.twitter.com/bJDv8JiGWa
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2025

Their Hell in a Cell match in particular became a legendary moment and transcended all the other matches. Cody Rhodes defeated Seth Rollins despite entering the cage with a gruesome, visibly purple and swollen pectoral muscle. Seth Rollins not only lost the war of attrition, but it also created an existential crisis for his character.

The Psychological Warfare And The Stakes at Crown Jewel

A few weeks ago, Cody Rhodes raised two important questions. One was whether Seth Rollins would face him alone at Crown Jewel, or if the Vision would accompany him. The more pressing question Cody Rhodes asked, however, was about their previous encounters: Out of the three matches they have had, how many has Seth Rollins won?

While Cody Rhodes’ undefeated streak provides an overwhelming sense of confidence and serves as proof of his promise to finish his story, and proves he can beat Seth Rollins at his best. Seth Rollins’ 0-3 record is a deeply personal and professional stain. It drives his character to increasingly desperate measures and gives any match against Rhodes an added layer of desperation.

BIG mistake, @WWERollins! 😤 pic.twitter.com/eSVtr7evR6
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025

What Happens if Seth Rollins Loses?

For Rollins, a victory against Rhodes is not just about winning a title; it is about saving his reputation, his sanity, and his vision for the future of the company. All the tension leading up to their crucial match at Crown Jewel revolves around a single question: Can Seth Rollins defeat Cody Rhodes? Past records confirm that the pressure will be on Seth Rollins.

"If you lose…I have to ask myself why I picked you over Roman Reigns."@HeymanHustle let @WWERollins know that EVERYTHING is on the line at Crown Jewel… 👀 pic.twitter.com/TjGTxnYrTC
— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2025

That pressure increased folds when Paul Heyman dropped verbal bombs on Seth Rollins, cautioning him that a defeat at Crown Jewel could result in losing his standing in the locker room as well as the confidence of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. He also told Seth Rollins that he might question choosing him over Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania if he happens to lose to Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel.

All these things further intensify their rivalry before their match at Crown Jewel.

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I am Ashish Negi, and I work as a WWE and NFL writer at The Playoffs. I have 5 years of experience in content writing, and I have written in different domains like Real Estate, but I found my love while writing in sports. I love watching sports and have been a fan of WWE and cricket. I got an opportunity to write full-time on WWE and NFL here, so following the footstep of my hero John Cena, I turn heel on my last company