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Cody Rhodes Retains Title, Injured by Orton Post-Match

4/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cody Rhodes (World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE) retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton (World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE) at WrestleMania 42, despite suffering injuries.
After the match, Orton attacked Rhodes with the championship belt and a punt kick, causing an orbital injury.
WWE confirmed Rhodes is not medically cleared.
His WWE World appearance was canceled.

History

Historical Context

WrestleMania III, held on March 29, 1987, at the Pontiac Silverdome, was a landmark event in professional wrestling, attracting a record 93,173 fans. The main event featured Hulk Hogan defeating André the Giant, marking a pivotal moment in wrestling history. This event helped solidify WWE's dominance in the industry and set the stage for future spectacles, including Cody Rhodes' recent championship defense against Randy Orton.

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Story summary

Cody Rhodes (World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE) retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton (World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE) at WrestleMania 42, despite suffering injuries.
After the match, Orton attacked Rhodes with the championship belt and a punt kick, causing an orbital injury.
WWE confirmed Rhodes is not medically cleared.
His WWE World appearance was canceled.

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