Street Fighter Star Sparks MCU X-Men Speculation With Yet Another Cryptic Message

Published Oct 17, 2026, 8:38 PM EDT

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A Street Fighter star hints at a future X-Men project, further fueling MCU theories.

Marvel Studios may have another surprise waiting for X-Men fans. Rumors regarding Street Fighter actor and WWE star Cody Rhodes joining the MCU have been circling the internet for quite a while. And Rhodes has once again sparked speculation that he could be involved in an upcoming project featuring Marvel's most iconic mutant superheroes.

Rhodes has become the subject of several X-Men casting rumors that have only escalated. The professional wrestler and actor has not officially confirmed that he has a role in any upcoming projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, some recent comments from Rhodes have given audiences another reason to question whether he knows more than he's letting on.

Rhodes recently dropped a hint that he might be in a new X-Men movie during an interview with Nerdist, where he appeared alongside his Street Fighter co-stars. When discussing his interests and the subjects he particularly enjoys, Rhodes made an unusual reference to the X-Men that some viewers interpreted as an accidental admission that he'd be joining the franchise.

The actor didn't just simply say he likes the X-Men and some of Marvel's most popular characters. While speaking on Andrew Schulz's podcast, Rhodes seemingly referred to himself as a member of the X-Men. His unexpected and suspicious phrasing immediately attracted a ton of attention. And, this is also not the first time he has made a comment that implied potentially being cast by Marvel Studios.

Although fans have been speculating and getting excited again, it's important to note that the remark is far from actual evidence of an upcoming casting announcement. Rhodes was discussing his personal interests, making it entirely possible that he simply stumbled over his words while describing his love for the X-Men franchise.

However, on the other hand, the latest interview has attracted so much attention because of Rhodes' previous comments and actions. In August 2026, Rhodes revealed that he visited Marvel Studios' offices in Burbank, California. Although the reason for the visit was not publicly established, it quickly triggered a whirlwind of rumors that he might be discussing a potential role within the MCU.

The speculation became even more intense when Rhodes shared a story on Instagram featuring music from the Disney+ series X-Men '97. The timing of the posts caused viewers to connect his studio visit to Marvel's current plans for the mutant franchise, as theories continue to come flooding in.

The X-Man most people have associated with Rhodes is Colossus, the powerful mutant known for transforming his body into organic steel. His physical appearance and build have made Rhodes a subject of fan casting discussions when it comes to the character, although there is currently no verified evidence linking him to the role.

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