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Cody Rhodes’ Friend Breaks Silence After “Getting A** Kicked” On WWE SmackDown

By Ahmed Hamdy • Published Mar 28, 2026 15:09 EDT
WWE Logo Over Matt Cardona - Source: WWE.com
WWE Logo Over Matt Cardona - Source: WWE.com

A beloved WWE star has finally addressed his embarrassing loss on SmackDown.

Matt Cardona and Randy Orton had a backstage confrontation last week on the blue brand that ended with The Viper attacking Cody Rhodes’ friend.

Later on the show, Orton invited Cardona to the ring before assaulting him again and injuring his wrist. Despite being injured, the former Intercontinental Champion went after The Viper during the opening segment of last night’s SmackDown, hitting him with the microphone in the head.

Matt Cardona Commented On Losing To Randy Orton On WWE SmackDown

Randy Orton and Matt Cardona went head-to-head last night in the main event of SmackDown. Despite the latter’s efforts, The Viper emerged victorious.

Earlier today, Chelsea Green’s husband took to Instagram to address his loss. Although he admitted that he got his “a** kicked,” the 40-year-old claimed that he considered it a victory just being in the show’s main event.

Last night I was in the main event of #SmackDown…

@randyorton injured my arm last week. I didn’t want to fight Randy last night to win. I was fighting to show Randy that he can’t just go around and do whatever he wants and expect to get away with it. I was at a disadvantage, but that’s not an excuse. I wanted the fight and I got my a** kicked. I lost.

Originally I was supposed to be at @squaredcircleexpo last night. (Check out the @collectmajor booth all weekend) I was gone from @wwe for almost 6 years. Every weekend, I’d be at different wrestling shows doing whatever it took to get back to WWE. I got back. I was in the main event of SmackDown last night. I’ll take that as a win.

I’M NOT FINISHED!

Also read: Matt Cardona Spills Who Orchestrated His WWE Return, It’s Not Triple H

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