Cody Rhodes has shared another look behind the scenes of the upcoming Street Fighter film, recalling a friendly run of cast-and-crew gatherings that escalated from dinners and food trucks to a yacht trip and, ultimately, 50 Cent renting out an entire theme park.
Rhodes, who remains one of WWE’s biggest stars, discussed the atmosphere around the production during an appearance on the Double Coverage Podcast. The wrestler-actor said the group developed a genuine sense of community beyond the days when individual performers were scheduled to work. Cast members would return on weekends, attend rehearsals, and join social events even when they were not filming.
That spirit, Rhodes explained, created a steady schedule of informal activities that brought together performers, production personnel and, at times, their families. One person might arrange dinner. Another might bring food directly to the set. Rhodes eventually decided to host an outing of his own, renting a yacht and inviting as many members of the film’s cast and production team as possible.
But what began as a collection of generous gestures reached another level the following weekend when 50 Cent took over Luna Park in Australia for the people involved with the movie.
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A Community Beyond Filming Days
Rhodes described the Street Fighter production as one where people were eager to spend time together outside of their required work. Rather than treating call times and rehearsals as the only opportunities to connect, members of the ensemble made an effort to be present and socialize whenever they could.
“On the Street Fighter set, there was this fun community going on in a sense of we’re gonna come on the weekends. We’re going to be there on days we’re not filming. We’re going to do rehearsals. We’re in together, this crew but also there were these activities.”
Rhodes pointed to Noah Centineo organizing a dinner as an example of the easygoing culture around the set. He noted that the group dinners were handled on a notably large scale, with transportation arranged for attendees. The activities were not restricted to formal events, either. A food truck appearing at the production was another gesture that stood out to Rhodes.
“Hey, Noah Centineo invites you to dinner. We all go to dinner and every like there was a driver for you. There’s activities like that sprinkled throughout. Somebody got a food truck and brought to set. Awesome.”
The remarks paint a picture of a major film production where the people involved found ways to maintain camaraderie amid the demands of filming. For Rhodes, whose wrestling career has long placed him in high-profile live-event environments, the set evidently offered a different kind of team setting: one built around rehearsals, shooting schedules and a group of actors and crew members finding time to enjoy one another’s company.
Rhodes did not present the gatherings as obligations or studio-driven functions. Instead, his account emphasized the spontaneous, personal nature of the events. People were inviting one another out, arranging meals, and contributing ideas that made the shoot feel more communal.
Rhodes Went Big With A Yacht Outing
With those events already becoming a memorable part of the production, Rhodes decided he wanted to contribute with an especially ambitious outing. He said he approached the idea with the confidence of a reigning WWE Champion, admitting that he “flared up a bit” as he planned a yacht event.
“I thought I’m going to go real big. I’m WWE Champion. I flared up a bit. I’m going to get this yacht, specialty cocktails on the yacht. One of them was called the Sonic Boom. I’m going to invite as many people from the cast and production as I can. There’ll be cigars. This just be this time.”
The event was built as a chance for the people working on Street Fighter to relax away from the set. Rhodes’ plans included the yacht itself, specialty drinks, cigars and a broad guest list spanning both the cast and the production team. One of the specialty cocktails carried the name “Sonic Boom,” a clear nod to the world of Street Fighter.
For a wrestler whose public persona often leans into major entrances, big-match presentation and the idea of making moments feel significant, the scale of Rhodes’ event is hardly surprising. Yet his story was not framed as an attempt to outdo everyone around him. It was his contribution to a wider culture of people doing something enjoyable for their colleagues during the making of the film.
50 Cent attended the yacht gathering, and Rhodes said the group took what became a memorable photo together. In retrospect, Rhodes believes the occasion may have inspired 50 Cent to respond in the only way he could: by making the next gathering far bigger.
50 Cent Raised The Bar At Luna Park
Rhodes said 50 Cent appeared to view the yacht trip as a “challenge.” The following weekend, the rapper and actor rented Luna Park in Australia for the film’s cast, production crew and their families.
“I did that and 50 Cent came, and we all took this great picture and apparently he took it as a challenge. The following weekend, he put an end to it with renting out an entire theme park, which is Luna Park in Australia. An entire theme park for all of the production, all of the cast and their families.”
That gesture effectively ended the informal run of increasingly elaborate gifts and outings. Rhodes laughed about the finality of the moment, saying there was no need for anyone else to attempt another dinner or a similar event after 50 Cent’s theme park booking.
“So there was no more gift-giving after he put his flag in the sand. 50 Cent’s gonna do what he wants to do but he he did that and it was marvelous. It was, again, nobody needed to do dinner or anything after that he made it very clear that 50 Cent is 50 Cent and he’s awesome in the movie too.”
The detail is a striking one because of the scale involved. Rhodes said the full park was made available not merely to the film’s most recognizable names, but to the production, cast and their families. It turned what might have been another dinner or a smaller industry gathering into a large shared experience for the wider group that had been working together.
Rhodes’ telling of the story carried admiration rather than frustration. His yacht outing had been a substantial gesture, and he clearly took pride in putting it together. But he also seemed amused by 50 Cent decisively establishing that the bar had moved beyond any casual competition among colleagues.
Rhodes Continues To Balance WWE And Acting
The Street Fighter anecdotes offer a glimpse at Rhodes’ expanding work outside a WWE ring. His comments focused on the people around the production rather than revealing plot details, character information or other specifics about the film itself. Still, the account suggests that his experience has been shaped by a close-knit ensemble and by the presence of prominent entertainment figures such as 50 Cent and Centineo.
Rhodes specifically praised 50 Cent’s work in the movie, saying he is “awesome in the movie too.” He did not provide further details about that performance, but the comment makes clear that his appreciation went beyond the theme park gesture. In Rhodes’ view, 50 Cent made a major impression both socially and professionally during the shoot.
For WWE audiences, stories like this also underscore the unusual range of environments Rhodes has navigated while maintaining his standing at the top of the company. WWE’s leading names are accustomed to travel, media appearances and major promotional commitments, but a feature-film set brings its own routines and relationships. Rhodes’ recollection suggests he embraced that opportunity fully, right down to organizing a yacht trip for his coworkers.
Ultimately, though, the anecdote belongs to 50 Cent. Rhodes may have assembled specialty cocktails, cigars and a large yacht gathering, but he freely conceded that Luna Park settled the matter. Once an entire amusement park had been booked for everyone connected to the production and their families, the unofficial contest of generous off-set activities was over.
“50 Cent is 50 Cent,” Rhodes said, and in this case, the phrase served as the perfect explanation for why no one felt the need to plan the next event.
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