Trending Now - Randy Orton Accuses Cody Rhodes of Betrayal Amid Fan Backlash

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Pat McAfee

Cageside Seats - Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, The Rock, Solo Sikoa, Kevin Owens

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Randy Orton accused Cody Rhodes of betrayal during a promo.

Cageside Seats - Randy Orton is set to face Cody Rhodes for the WWE championship in the main event of WrestleMania 42 on April 18th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - Orton expressed grievances against Rhodes, stating that he felt Rhodes was always taking from him in their friendship.

WHERE:

Cageside Seats - The promo took place on WrestleMania SmackDown.

WHEN:

Cageside Seats - The main event of WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18th, 2026.

Cageside Seats - The promo occurred on April 17th, 2026.

WHY:

Cageside Seats - Orton's motivations for his betrayal included feeling unappreciated and believing that Rhodes had not supported him in the past.

HOW:

Cageside Seats - Orton attempted to clarify his reasons for betrayal through a promo, listing specific grievances and past events that contributed to his feelings.

(UPDATED April 18, 2026 11:11 UTC)

Randy Orton accused Cody Rhodes of betrayal during a promo on WrestleMania SmackDown, expressing that he felt unappreciated and unsupported in their friendship. Orton is set to face Rhodes for the WWE championship in the main event of WrestleMania 42, which is scheduled for on Saturday. In his promo, Orton detailed specific grievances and past events that fueled his feelings of betrayal.