Viewers may now gain insight into the life of Cody Rhodes (formerly known as Cody Runnels), whose path inside the realm of sports entertainment has been nothing short of interesting, thanks to Peacock’s “American Nightmare: Becoming Cody Rhodes.” The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star needed the help of many family members, including his sister Teil Runnels Gergel, as he rose to popularity. People naturally want to know what she is doing these days given the essential information about our favourite wrestler’s life that she offers in the documentary film, and we are here to investigate that.
Who is Teil Gergel?
The daughter of WWE legend Dusty “American Dream” Rhodes and his wife, Michelle Rubio, Teil was born on September 12, 1982, in Austin, Texas. On June 30, 1985, Cody was born, making her a big sister around three years later. Teil’s father has two older half-siblings from a previous marriage to Sandra Runnels: Dustin Rhodes and Kristin Ditto. Her family resided in Marietta, Georgia, where she spent a large portion of her youth.
Dusty made the decision to step away from WWE while Teil was in her early teens because he reportedly wanted to be more involved in the lives of his younger children after feeling guilty about not being able to do so with his older two. She talked about how Cody developed into a local sports superstar with his flawless resume as a wrestler in the documentary, and how people would come to their homes to interview them. In spite of this, Teil recalls how her father struggled as time went on to provide for the family’s food needs. She and Cody both accepted that their parents were doing the best they could, so they didn’t express any displeasure about it.
Teil made the decision to relocate to Los Angeles, California, and pursue acting after two years of education. Cody, who just received his diploma, accompanied her since he also wanted to investigate this possibility. When the two started this business, their father gave them each a roll of $10,000 cash that, in Dusty’s account, had been acquired by selling his Rolex watch, according to Cody. Teil and Cody began exploring acting after relocating to Los Angeles, even enrolling in classes at the Howard Fine Acting Studio. Of course Teil was devastated by Dusty’s demise on June 11, 2015.
Teil joined the brand as a female wrestler, joining her brothers as a team member, during the early years of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), while Cody was still connected to the company. Fans of wrestling who have long followed the Rhodes family felt heartened by this particular development. Yet after the birth of her baby, she was forced to quit the world of sports entertainment.
Where is Teil Gergel Now?
Teil seemed to be doing well in her life as of this writing. She currently resides with Kevin Gergel; the two got married in 2008. They have two kids: a daughter named Maris and a son named Kellan. The contented family resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and Teil appears to be a stay-at-home mom. On the other hand, she frequently supports her boys by going to their games.
Happy birthday to my og partner in crime, my first best friend, terrible toast giver. Captain of the ship Rhodes ❤️ pic.twitter.com/FzH5MMuf0O
— Teil Rhodes (@TeilMargaret) June 30, 2023
Teil also takes an active role in the Dusty Rhodes Foundation, which supports young people who wish to succeed in the sports industry. Her spouse, Kevin, just assumed the job of Vice President of Sales at GoPivot, which he will hold until June 2023. We wish Teil and her family all the happiness in the world and a bright future.
