Randy Orton

WWE SmackDown results, grades: Randy Orton turns on Cody Rhodes during contract signing

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Cody Rhodes got what he asked for. Ahead of their WrestleMania 42 match, Rhodes asked for Orton at his most dangerous. He wanted “The Legend Killer,” The Legacy leader, the youngest world champion in WWE history. Orton obliged, shedding his friendly side in favor of his cold-blooded one.  Rhodes and Orton met in SmackDown’s closing … Read more

WWE Smackdown results (3/6): Powell’s live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship, Jade Cargill and Rhea Ripley, Carmelo Hayes’s U.S. Title open challenge

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By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet) WWE Smackdown (Episode 1,385)Portland, Oregon, at Moda CenterSimulcast live March 6, 2026, on USA Network and internationally on Netflix [Hour One] Smackdown opened with an Elimination Chamber recap video… Joe Tessitore, who was joined by Wade Barrett on commentary, spoke while shots aired of Cody Rhodes, WWE Champion Drew … Read more

Major Change To WWE Championship Match At WrestleMania 42

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WWE A potential major change that could alter the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42 has been confirmed. Coming out of the Elimination Chamber premium live event tonight, the Undisputed WWE Championship picture has been thrown into disarray. The winner of the men’s Elimination Chamber match was Randy Orton, which in theory should have meant … Read more

WWE Smackdown results (2/6): Powell’s live review of Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky vs. Giulia and Kiana James for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles, Elimination Chamber qualifiers

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By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet) WWE Smackdown (Episode 1,381)Charlotte, North Carolina, at Spectrum CenterSimulcast live February 6, 2026, on USA Network (Netflix internationally) [Hour One] Joe Tessitore opened the show. There was an aerial shot of the host city, followed by the exterior of the host venue… A Royal Rumble recap video aired… Triple … Read more

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event results (1/24): Powell’s live review of Randy Orton vs. Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest vs. Sami Zayn for a shot at the WWE Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu

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By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet) WWE Saturday Night’s Main EventJanuary 24, 2026, in Montreal, Quebec, at Bell CentreSimulcast live on Peacock (and YouTube internationally) Stephanie McMahon stood behind a podium off the main floor. She said her partner Joe Tessitore was stuck in a Detroit airport due to the weather. She said it was … Read more

Kevin Owens Announces Neck Injury That Will Require Surgery On WWE SmackDown

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Kevin Owens will unfortunately be missing WrestleMania 41 due to a neck injury that requires surgery. During tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown, the superstar — who was set to face off against Randy Orton — confirmed he’d be backing out of the show. The reason, Owens said, is that he’s been dealing with a neck … Read more