Cody Rhodes secured his spot against Randy Orton, known as The Viper, in the WWE King of the Ring final after an intense match on WWE RAW. The decisive bout determined who would challenge for the crown at Night of Champions, setting the stage for the anticipated Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton WWE clash.
Key Moments from Rhodes and Uso Match
Rhodes and Jey Uso faced off in the main event, with each trying to outmaneuver the other throughout the contest. Early in the match, The American Nightmare delivered a stinging chop to Jey in the corner, though Jey missed a running hip attack and was briefly trapped in the Figure Four hold. Demonstrating resilience, Jey Uso reached the bottom rope and escaped.
The action escalated as Jey used a Samoan Drop to plant Cody Rhodes and attempted a risky splash, but Rhodes countered by lifting his knees. The two exchanged submission attempts—Cody with a Kimura and Jey with a sleeper hold—along with strikes, leading to high-risk dives and punishing slams. Jey slammed Rhodes with a powerful powerslam, but Rhodes retaliated with a Cody Cutter. When Rhodes attempted a Disaster Kick, Jey countered with a spear.
The match remained fiercely competitive, with Jey connecting with Crossroads on Rhodes yet only managing a two-count. A final sequence saw Jey land another spear and try to finish with a splash, but Rhodes countered with a cutter and at last managed to hit The Yeet Master with Crossroads for the pinfall victory.
The Stage Is Set for King of the Ring Final
With this victory, Cody Rhodes advances to face Randy Orton in the tournament finals at Night of Champions. The encounter promises significant drama, as Rhodes and Orton are both formidable contenders, and their upcoming match has generated intense anticipation among WWE fans. The outcome may have lasting effects on the landscape of the King of the Ring and the careers of both superstars.
