Cody Rhodes recently beat Jey Uso in the semi-final of the WWE King of the Ring 2025 tournament. With that win, Cody is now set to face Randy Orton in the finals at the Night of Champions event. The winner will not only become the new King of the Ring but will also earn a title shot at SummerSlam 2025.
Many fans expect Cody Rhodes to win, as he is the favorite going into the match. But if Randy Orton pulls off an unexpected victory, it could turn out to be one of the biggest surprises in WWE this year.
Here are three strong reasons why Randy Orton should beat Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions 2025.
1. Orton Still Has a Score to Settle with John Cena
Earlier this year, Randy Orton faced John Cena at Backlash 2025 in what was promoted as their final match. The bout happened in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis. Cena walked away with the win, but the match didn’t end clean. R-Truth interfered during the match, which created confusion and took away from the big moment.
Many fans feel like things didn’t end the right way between Cena and Orton. If Randy wins the King of the Ring, he could get another chance to face Cena at SummerSlam. WWE could turn that into a special “End of an Era” match and give both legends a proper send-off.
2. A Loss Could Push Cody Rhodes to Turn Heel
Cody Rhodes has been a top fan-favorite in WWE, especially after ending Roman Reigns’ historic title run. But lately, he has hinted that a character change could be coming. In an interview at Fanatic Fest, Cody said he wouldn’t mind turning heel if the story was right similar to how The Rock did earlier this year.
If Cody loses the King of the Ring final to his former mentor Randy Orton, it could spark that change. A loss would create frustration and open the door for a darker version of Cody to emerge. This could also lead to a personal and heated rivalry between Rhodes and Orton.
3. It Makes the Storyline Unpredictable and Exciting
If Cody Rhodes wins, fans already know where it’s going probably a title match at SummerSlam against John Cena in a big rematch. While that sounds good, it’s very predictable. WWE, especially under Triple H’s creative control, has been known for pulling off surprise moments that get people talking.
Letting Randy Orton win would shake things up. It would create fresh matchups and could even lead to a thrilling Triple Threat match at SummerSlam featuring Orton, Cena, and Rhodes. That kind of twist would keep fans guessing and add more excitement to the storyline.
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