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Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton set for high-stakes WWE clash
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are set to face each other at WWE’s Sunday Night’s Main Event on September 6 in Atlanta. The rivalry intensified during the August 28 episode of SmackDown, where Orton directed personal insults toward Rhodes’ family, including his wife, Brandi Rhodes, and his mother, as well as comments regarding his dog, Pharaoh.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has imposed strict conditions on the matchup, ruling that if either man engages in physical contact before the scheduled event, they will both be barred from receiving future Undisputed WWE Championship opportunities. The match carries significant implications for both competitors, as both men are currently pursuing championship contention.
Entities
Atlanta · Cody Rhodes · Nick Aldis · Randy Orton · WWE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Randy Orton made verbal comments regarding Cody Rhodes’ dog, Pharaoh. www.wrestlezone.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Randy Orton directed personal insults toward Cody Rhodes’ mother and wife during a SmackDown segment. www.wrestlezone.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are scheduled to compete against each other at Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta on September 6. www.sportskeeda.com · www.wrestlezone.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis ruled that Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will not receive another WWE title opportunity if they engage in physical contact before their match. www.sportskeeda.com