The tension between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton has simmered since The American Nightmare’s return at WrestleMania 38. With Cody now the face of WWE, Orton’s loss could be the spark that ignites his darker persona. Fans have long speculated about a heel turn, and this defeat might be the tipping point. If Orton snaps, it sets the stage for a blockbuster showdown at WrestleMania 42, mentor vs. protege, friend turned foe.
