Violent contract signing leaves Cody Rhodes bloodied before WrestleMania showdown
Summary
– Randy Orton turned heel during a contract signing with Cody Rhodes on SmackDown
– The attack followed Cody winning the Undisputed WWE Championship the week prior
– Orton brutally assaulted Rhodes and left him bleeding ahead of WrestleMania
Randy Orton shocked fans during the March 13 episode of SmackDown by turning heel on Cody Rhodes during a contract signing segment.
The Phoenix show featured a packed crowd as the Road to WrestleMania continues to build momentum. Cody Rhodes entered the night as the newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion after defeating Drew McIntyre the previous week.
The main event segment centered around the official contract signing for Rhodes and Orton’s WrestleMania match. Both stars received strong reactions from the crowd as they made their way to the ring.
Rhodes addressed the audience and reflected on his long history with Orton. He spoke about their shared past and how Orton had been an important figure in his career before signing the contract.
Orton initially appeared calm and even shook Rhodes’ hand after the contract was signed. The moment quickly turned violent when Orton suddenly attacked the champion and slammed him into the table.
Orton ripped Rhodes’ shirt off and tossed him out of the ring before continuing the assault. The Viper escalated the attack by grabbing the steel ring steps and striking Rhodes.
The brutal attack left Rhodes bleeding heavily as Orton continued the beatdown. The shocking moment confirmed Orton’s heel turn as he prepares to face Rhodes at WrestleMania.
The segment ended with Rhodes lying out while Orton stood over him, sending a clear message ahead of their championship clash on the biggest stage.
