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Randy Orton Continues His Pursuit of Cody Rhodes
Randy Orton kept his rivalry with Cody Rhodes active through WWE's mid-August 2026 shows.
What Happened
Orton appeared in segments referencing his WrestleMania 42 match with Rhodes and pushed for another opportunity. WWE built the angle around unfinished business between the two.
Randy Orton kept his rivalry with Cody Rhodes active through WWE's mid-August 2026 shows.
The WWE Context
Orton and Rhodes have wrestled across several eras of WWE, including a previous run as tag team partners.
WWE’s official record provides the result and event context used in this report. All Wrestlers List checked that source on August 10, 2026.
Why It Matters
A continued rivalry would keep two of WWE's most established main-event wrestlers in direct competition.
The story remains part of WWE’s current record and helps explain the championship or career timeline that followed.
Sources and Updates
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