The recent episode of WWE SmackDown on March 13th left fans shocked as Cody Rhodes was viciously attacked by Randy Orton during a contract signing segment. The anticipated showdown between the two friends took a dark turn when The Viper unleashed a brutal assault on Rhodes.
Orton resorted to low blows, steel steps, and a steel chair to inflict maximum damage on Rhodes, leaving him bloodied and battered. Many fans were left wondering whether the Undisputed WWE Champion had suffered real-life injuries from the attack. However, reports confirm that Rhodes was not injured and the entire incident was part of the storyline.
Despite not being injured, Rhodes may choose to stay off the next episode of SmackDown to sell the effects of the assault. The dramatic turn of events has set the stage for an intense rivalry between the two superstars, with Orton now in possession of the Undisputed WWE Championship.
In a surprising revelation on Chris Van Vliet’s INSIGHT podcast, Cody Rhodes disclosed that his next contract with WWE would be his last as a full-time wrestler. Turning 41 in June, Rhodes is looking towards the future and hinted at a potential shift in his wrestling career post the next contract signing.
As Rhodes gears up for his third consecutive WrestleMania main event spot, fans are eager to see how he navigates his future in the wrestling industry. The ongoing power struggle between Roman Reigns and Triple H adds an extra layer of intrigue to the evolving storyline on SmackDown.
Stay tuned to see how the rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton unfolds in the coming weeks, as the two superstars continue to push the boundaries of competition and personal vendettas in the WWE ring.
