Randy Orton Breaks Silence After Shocking Title Change on WWE SmackDown

Randy Orton secured his WrestleMania 42 spot by winning the Elimination Chamber men’s match.

The Viper went up against Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, and Logan Paul.

After Seth Rollins interfered in the match and took out Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton eliminated The Maverick. Following that, The Apex Predator took down The American Nightmare.

Randy Orton breaks the silence after Cody Rhodes dethrones Drew McIntyre on WWE SmackDown

The Scottish Warrior had interfered in the Elimination Chamber men’s match. To ensure he faces a consequence, Nick Aldis booked him for an Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes.

On SmackDown, The American Nightmare dethroned Drew McIntyre after Jacob Fatu interfered.

Now, Randy Orton has taken to social media to break his silence.

See you next week in Phoenix, @CodyRhodes

See you next week in Phoenix, @CodyRhodespic.twitter.com/FSSX2rXGeE

— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) March 7, 2026

As the winner of the Elimination Chamber men’s match, Randy Orton was supposed to face Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. However, The Apex Predator’s opponent has changed, and now, he will face Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42.

Rhodes vs. Orton has been speculated to have more juice than Rhodes vs. McIntyre. Previously, reports had revealed that WWE was leaning towards Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu for WrestleMania 42, with The American Nightmare going up against The Apex Predator.

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