Cody Rhodes just dropped a bomb on SmackDown, confirming a Last Man Standing Match against Randy Orton at WWE Crown Jewel. This isn’t just another bout, man, this is gonna be an absolute war.
Rhodes Lays Down the Gauntlet
Rhodes made it crystal clear on Friday night that he’s not messing around. He looked straight into the camera, basically daring Orton, saying, “I don’t think you’re listening to what I’m saying. I don’t think you’re listening to what they’re saying. You want me to wrestle Randy Orton? Okay, I’ll wrestle Randy Orton. But, it’s not just any match. Last Man Standing.” That’s not a challenge, that’s a declaration of intent for pure, unadulterated chaos. Rhodes is calling his shot, plain and simple, and he’s doing it on the grandest stage.
A History of Brutality
This isn’t the first time these two have gone toe-to-toe, either. They’ve got a history, clashing at WrestleMania 42 and Sunday Night’s Main Event. You know when these guys step in the ring, especially with that kind of stipulation, it’s going to be brutal. They push each other to the limit every single time, and a Last Man Standing match just raises the stakes even higher. It’s about attrition, about heart, and who can take more punishment.
Crown Jewel just got infinitely more intense. When Rhodes and Orton step in that ring, it’s not about pinfalls or submissions, it’s about who can get up, and who can’t. You gotta wonder if either of them will ever be the same after this. Get ready for an absolute slugfest.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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