The latest Street Fighter video game movie will be released later this week on October 16th, and it will feature. several professional wrestlers including Cody Rhodes. Rhodes will play Gul and was asked about the casting process during an interview “Morning shift”.
“When they offered me the part, I thought they were joking.” he insisted. “I went to the general meeting, just chat-chat. I was the only one who didn’t know, and the next thing you know. Mary Parent walks in the room and as if music is playing behind her, Kitao (Sakurai) is on the screen and they said, “We love you for Gul.
Rhodes was taken aback by the sudden offer, and he didn’t know how to react at first. To his surprise, Rhodes admitted that he had lied to the production crew, claiming he knew WWE would be fine with him having to leave for filming. “We’ll figure it out guys.” he exclaimed.
Although he wasn’t ready to take on the role, Rhodes embraced Gul as his casting was announced, dressing as the character (including his giant flat hairdo) during several public appearances and even at WWE SummerSlam 2026. These antics caught the attention of John Cena. who praised Rhodes for his dedication and enthusiasm for Street Fighter, while rallying his WWE fan base to the film.
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