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WWE Crown Jewel 2026 Card Update After SmackDown

The WWE Crown Jewel 2026 card grew Friday night, with another major match now official for the Nov. 7 Premium Live Event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will meet in a Last Man Standing Match.

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WWE SmackDown Results October 16, 2026: Orton Attacks Rhodes

These WWE SmackDown results cover the fallout episode following Saturday’s Money in the Bank premium live event. WWE United States Champion Trick Williams and Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn continued their heated rivalry.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / October 16

WWE SmackDown Results & Booking Grades (10/16/26): Did Cody Rhodes Finally Confront Randy Orton?

Friday night's episode of WWE SmackDown took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Last week's episode was the go-home show for last weekend's Money in the Bank premium live event, where Tiffany Stratton and Penta retrieved the respective briefcases that guarantee them a title shot of their choosing at any time in the next year.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Randy Orton Funds Entire Pro Wrestling School Tuition For Viral WWE Impersonator

Randy Orton has made a generous gesture toward a social media creator who has built a following by recreating some of WWE’s most recognizable stars. The 14-time world champion reportedly covered the aspiring wrestler’s entire $2,400 tuition bill, giving him a chance to pursue his goal of stepping into the ring himself.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Randy Orton Keeps Getting In Cody Rhodes’ Way, And Only One Ending Makes Sense

Randy Orton cost Cody Rhodes a spot in the Money in the Bank ladder match on the Oct. 2 episode of SmackDown. The former Undisputed WWE Champion had just hit Cross Rhodes on Kevin Owens when the Viper pulled the referee out of the ring.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / October 3

WWE SmackDown Results October 2, 2026: Orton Attacks Rhodes, Owens Qualifies

These WWE SmackDown results include Tiffany Stratton and Kevin Owens winning the final spots in the WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Matches. “Absolute” Ricky Saints and AAA Cruiserweight World Champion Rey Fenix continue their budding championship storyline, while Blake Munroe finally made her SmackDown in-ring debut.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Randy Orton Forced to Step In After Fan Invades Privacy at his Residence

Randy Orton has encountered fans in just about every setting imaginable during his WWE career, but one recent meeting happened at his own front door. A video that surfaced online showed a fan arriving at Orton’s residence looking for an autograph, with the WWE star answering the door and confronting him.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 19

Former WWE wrestler says match against Randy Orton was pitched for WrestleMania 42

Malakai Black has claimed there was a potential pitch for him to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. Orton, of course, had a key role at this year’s Mania, featuring in the Night 1 main event against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Randy Orton Reacts to UFC Legend Georges St-Pierre’s RKO Attempt

“RKO outta nowhere!” Georges St-Pierre recently uploaded a video on his social media practicing WWE legend Randy Orton’s signature move, joining the ongoing wave of memes.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Randy Orton Busted Open: What Happened to 'The Viper' During His Match Against Cody Rhodes at Sunday Night's Main Event?

Randy Orton was left covered in blood during his main event showdown with Cody Rhodes at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. The Viper and Rhodes had already taken their fight beyond the ring before the match officially got underway.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Cody Rhodes Ends Randy Orton Confrontation With Bold 'Spoiler' Message on WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton continued their heated rivalry on the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, with “The American Nightmare” ending their confrontation by delivering a confident message ahead of their upcoming match.

Wrestling News / The Spun / August 20

Pat McAfee Announces He Will 'Never' Return To WWE

It’s been four months since Pat McAfee last appeared in WWE following a stipulation where he would leave the company if Randy Orton lost at WrestleMania to Cody Rhodes.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / August 17

Randy Orton Must Beat Cody Rhodes At Sunday Night’s Main Event

Randy Orton needs to beat Cody Rhodes at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, and doing it in Atlanta makes the win worth twice as much. Every other finish wastes a rivalry two decades in the making.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 15

WWE SmackDown 8/14 Results: Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Get Into A Brawl To Close Out The Show

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, as CM Punk and Kevin Owens held the roles of the show’s marquee features after their program was launched off the back of K.O.

Wrestling News / TWSN / August 9

WWE Cannot Fail Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes Again

Summerslam has passed, and there are new wrestlers starting up, like a returning Kevin Owens setting his sights on the disputed championship as he will challenge CM Punk.

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Je’Von Evans Has a Bold Plan if He Breaks Randy Orton’s WWE Record

Since joining WWE,Je'Von Evans has provided a major spark and has found his way into big matchups already. At just 22 years old, he has a bright future ahead of him, but as he continues to make history, there is one thing he wants to do if he can break a historic record.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 3

Kevin Owens Reveals Randy Orton Played Crucial Role in His Recovery

Kevin Owens made his long-awaited return at SummerSlam, and he recently gave Randy Orton credit for playing a key part in his comeback. Owens had been sidelined since April 2025, as he was dealing with neck and spinal cord injuries.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 1

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Wrestling News / HITC / August 1

Randy Orton could make his return to WWE ‘very soon’ after injury lay-off

Could we see Randy Orton make an appearance around the weekend of WWE SummerSlam? The legend has been off our screens since WrestleMania 42, when he lost to Cody Rhodes in the Night 1 main event.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 9

The WWE Star Randy Orton is Excited to See Turn Heel

Randy Orton sees great heel potential in this WWE Superstar. Throughout his WWE career, Randy Orton has had several runs as both a heel and a babyface.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / April 4

WWE SmackDown 4/3 Results: Randy Orton’s Mystery Caller Was Pat McAfee

WrestleMania 42 is two weeks away, and tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live from St. Louis with Randy Orton being one of the main storylines of the night.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / April 3

A Shocker, Randy Orton's Mysterious Ally Reveals Identity on WWE SmackDown

We now know who Randy Orton has been talking to over the phone these past few weeks, and it's the last person anyone could have possibly guessed. The identity of his mysterious ally was revealed Friday night on WWE SmackDown during The Viper's homecoming to St.

Wrestling News / TheSportster / March 30

Randy Orton The Betting Favorite To Win His 15th World Title At WrestleMania

Randy Ortonand Cody Rhodes will clash for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania. Two veterans, former best friends, and The Viper, perhaps most importantly, trying to secure a 15th World Title in WWE.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / February 28

Randy Orton Wins The 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber

Randy Orton is heading to WrestleMania 42 with an Undisputed Championship Match. At WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, the Viper won the men’s Chamber match.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Randy Orton Booking Concerns Intensify After John Cena Final Match

Randy Orton’s recent absence from John Cena’s final WWE match has ignited real anger inside the company and among fans. Several top sources and multiple locker room reports now suggest that Orton’s prior commitments to promotional duties in Riyadh caused his absence.