Cody Rhodes faces scrutiny over WWE character direction

WWE superstar Cody Rhodes is facing scrutiny regarding his current character direction following a recent storyline involving Randy Orton. Bully Ray, a WWE Hall of Famer, suggested that Rhodes is “this close to losing fans” due to recent booking decisions, specifically Rhodes' refusal to attack Orton during a recent segment.

Rhodes is scheduled for a sit-down interview on WWE SmackDown to address these developments. The tension follows a series of high-profile matches between Rhodes and Orton, including a main event at WrestleMania 42. As the company approaches the Money in the Bank event, speculation continues regarding Orton's potential opponents and whether Rhodes will undergo a character shift.