The Viper changes profile picture to mock the Undisputed WWE Champion
Summary
– Randy Orton changed his social media profile picture to mock Cody Rhodes
– The move follows Orton’s brutal attack during a SmackDown contract signing
– The two rivals are set to face each other at WrestleMania 42
Randy Orton is fully leaning into his recent actions after a shocking turn on SmackDown. The Viper is now openly mocking Cody Rhodes following the violent attack that left the Undisputed WWE Champion bloodied.
The situation began during the March 13 episode of SmackDown in Phoenix. A contract signing was scheduled to promote the upcoming WrestleMania showdown between Rhodes and Orton.
Rhodes had just won the Undisputed WWE Championship from Drew McIntyre the week before. The segment initially appeared respectful as Rhodes spoke about their shared history dating back to their time in Legacy.
Rhodes signed the contract and offered Orton a handshake in front of the crowd. Orton accepted the handshake before suddenly launching a brutal attack.
Orton slammed Rhodes onto the table and ripped off his shirt before continuing the assault outside the ring. The situation escalated when Orton grabbed the steel ring steps and smashed Rhodes with them.
The attack left Rhodes bleeding heavily while officials rushed in to stop the chaos. The segment ended with Orton sitting in the ring as Rhodes remained down after the beating.
Orton later added another layer to the rivalry on March 16. He changed his social media profile picture and posted a short message referencing the update.
The image shows Orton holding the WWE Championship while wearing a shirt that reads RKO Cody. The message appeared to mock Rhodes just days after the SmackDown attack.
By using the image publicly, Orton sent a clear signal ahead of WrestleMania. The former allies are now bitter rivals, and their upcoming match is growing increasingly personal.
#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/5jjgJWk9jY
— Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) March 16, 2026
