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WWE announces Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Last Man Standing match
During the October 23 episode of WWE SmackDown in Ontario, California, a high-profile Last Man Standing match was officially booked between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton for the upcoming Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The announcement follows a heated rivalry where both competitors have traded victories earlier in 2026.
Other significant developments from the broadcast included Michin and B-Fab capturing the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship from Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley. Additionally, Chelsea Green successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship against Roxanne Perez.
In the men’s division, General Manager Nick Aldis announced that CM Punk and Kevin Owens will face each other on November 6 in Brooklyn, New York, as their personal feud over the Undisputed WWE Championship intensifies.
Entities
Cody Rhodes · Crown Jewel · Nick Aldis · Randy Orton · Riyadh · WWE
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match was announced during the October 23, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown. wrestlingheadlines.com · www.wrestlinginc.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match is a rubber match between Rhodes and Orton. wrestlingheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Orton won the rematch at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event. wrestlingheadlines.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will compete in a Last Man Standing match at WWE Crown Jewel. wrestlingheadlines.com · www.wrestlinginc.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nick Aldis is the SmackDown General Manager. wrestlingheadlines.com · www.wrestlinginc.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Crown Jewel event is scheduled for November 7, 2026. wrestlingheadlines.com · www.wrestlinginc.com · www.ringsidenews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. wrestlingheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rhodes defeated Orton at WrestleMania 42. wrestlingheadlines.com