Cody Rhodes falls to Randy Orton in a tense Main Event showdown

At Sunday Night’s Main Event held at State Farm Arena, Cody Rhodes faced Randy Orton in a highly anticipated grudge match. The contest took a wild turn when referee Charles Robinson was knocked out, prompting Rhodes to intensify his assault and blood Orton outside the ring. As Rhodes set up his signature Cross Rhodes and a punt, Orton appeared to surrender, but Rhodes seemed unsure how to proceed.

Referee Eddie Arango intervened, only for Orton to strike both Rhodes and Arango with a low blow before delivering an RKO and pinning Rhodes. The defeat marks another setback for Rhodes, who has recently lost title opportunities to Sami Zayn and CM Punk. Analysts suggest his quickest path back to championship contention may be the Money in the Bank ladder match, with qualifiers beginning this week.