WWE star Randy Orton recently attempted a prank on his former Legacy stablemate Cody Rhodes, sparking online attention and a playful reaction from Jimmy Uso. This incident added fuel to ongoing speculation around the Cody Rhodes Randy Orton feud as fans watch for potential future clashes.
Orton and Rhodes share a longstanding history within WWE, having both been central members of The Legacy faction alongside Ted Dibiase Jr. The American Nightmare regards Orton, often called The Viper, as a mentor figure. Although Rhodes currently holds the prestigious Undisputed WWE Championship, Orton’s recent matches and storylines have been less prominent. Many observers expect Orton may soon turn heel to challenge Rhodes and pursue his former teammate’s title.
The Legend Killer uploaded a video on Instagram featuring a Fireball whiskey promotion where he schemed to sabotage Rhodes by secretly replacing his shampoo with a disruptive substance aimed at ruining his hair. The prank did not go as planned, however, since someone else ended up using the shampoo in the shower instead of Rhodes.
In his post’s caption, Orton humorously suggested the unfortunate person who came out bald might need a shot of Fireball whiskey to recover from the experience.
Among those who noticed the prank was Jimmy Uso, a key member of The Bloodline faction. He commented on Orton’s Instagram, posting a brief, teasing message laughing at the failed prank: “No yeet UTZ!🤣”
Cody Rhodes Shares Thoughts on Potential WrestleMania Match with Randy Orton
In a recent interview with Justin Barraso, Cody Rhodes reflected on his extensive shared history with Randy Orton within WWE. He expressed enthusiasm for a long-term storyline with Orton, envisioning a program lasting several months culminating in a marquee WrestleMania encounter.
“Randy and I have a lot of history. We could do a six-month program that leads to WrestleMania. There is a lot of meat on the bone. It was a different type of build here with the tournament, with a whole different set of stakes. I like the stakes of the tournament, with the main event of SummerSlam on the line. I think we’ll get into our history down the road, too,” he said.
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
This insight highlights the creative possibilities that WWE’s leadership, led by Triple H, might explore as they craft future storylines, potentially incorporating Orton’s rumored heel turn and rivalry with Rhodes. With Rhodes holding the Undisputed WWE Championship and Orton’s legacy influence, such a feud could provide a compelling narrative to engage fans through major WWE events such as SummerSlam and WrestleMania.
