Cody Rhodes faced a dangerous situation during the latest WWE SmackDown episode but was saved when Randy Orton suddenly intervened. The intense encounter unfolded live on SmackDown, highlighting the urgency and tension surrounding the Cody Rhodes WWE SmackDown rescue.
Paul Heyman Challenges the Crowd and Stirrs Tensions
<pThe episode began with Paul Heyman addressing the crowd, imitating the Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. He provoked fans by asking if they wanted to discuss the World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins. When the audience began chanting "OTC," Heyman took a swipe at Roman Reigns, referring to him as injured and mentioning how Big Bronson Reed had taken Reigns out in Paris. Heyman also toyed with rumors about his relationship with Brock Lesnar before being interrupted by Rhodes himself.
Cody Rhodes Questions Heyman’s True Allegiance
The Undisputed WWE Champion confronted Heyman, questioning his loyalty and connection to Brock Lesnar. Rhodes pointed out a recent photo of Heyman and Lesnar together at Wrestlepalooza, suggesting their alliance remained strong. He asked Heyman which role he was assuming: The Oracle, The Wiseman, or The Advocate. Heyman responded provocatively, telling Rhodes he was addressing the “GOAT.”
Heyman praised Rhodes for directly confronting him, admitting Lesnar’s presence made everyone vulnerable. Although Lesnar was absent from SmackDown, Heyman warned Rhodes that danger was still imminent. As tensions escalated, The Vision, Bronson Reed, and Bron Breakker emerged, surrounding Rhodes. Heyman moved to the ring apron as a heated confrontation erupted, with Rhodes challenging Heyman’s loyalty to The Vision. The situation quickly turned into a physical fight.
The Assault on Rhodes and Orton’s Timely Intervention
Cody Rhodes initially landed the first strike, but the numbers overwhelming him shifted the momentum against him. Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker gained the upper hand, intensifying the threat. Just as Rhodes’s position appeared perilous, Randy Orton arrived, rushing to his friend’s aid. Orton executed a swift RKO on Reed, incapacitating him, while Rhodes clotheslined Breakker, sending him out of the ring. This dramatic rescue turned the fight around in Rhodes’s favor.
BUSINESS JUST PICKED UP.RANDY ORTON IS HERE AND JUST HELPED CODY RHODES TAKE OUT THE VISION!!! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Bv8wVFQzP4
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
Ongoing WWE Storylines and Future Developments
The confrontation on SmackDown underscores the complicated loyalties and high stakes within WWE’s current narratives. Paul Heyman’s shifting alliances between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes create an atmosphere of unpredictability, while the emergence of The Vision as antagonists raises the tension further. Randy Orton’s timely intervention not only aided Rhodes but also signaled potential new directions in their faction dynamics.
Fans should expect these rivalries to evolve in coming weeks, especially as the Undisputed WWE Champion continues to face threats both inside and outside the ring. With key figures like Heyman and Lesnar influencing events behind the scenes, and Orton showing his support, SmackDown’s landscape remains volatile and unpredictable.
"Who is Paul Heyman loyal to?"@CodyRhodes wants @bronbreakkerwwe and @BRONSONISHERE to watch their back with @HeymanHustle… pic.twitter.com/jdUrwkYb1R
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
BUSINESS JUST PICKED UP.
RANDY ORTON IS HERE AND JUST HELPED CODY RHODES TAKE OUT THE VISION!!! 🐍 pic.twitter.com/Bv8wVFQzP4
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
