In the Main Event of Saturday’s WrestleMania 42 card, WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes defends his title against friend turned rival Randy Orton. After nearly two decades of history, Rhodes and Orton meet for their first singles match against each other at WrestleMania. Randy Orton beat Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase Jr. at WrestleMania 26 in 2010.
In this article, we will break down their rivalry ahead of the upcoming Undisputed Championship bout at WWE WrestleMania 42.
Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Match History
Since Rhodes returned to WWE in 2022, he teamed with Randy Orton six times as the two were best friends, and that friendship appeared on television. But Orton turned on Rhodes a few weeks ago, unleashing his dark side that hasn’t been seen in many years. Now at WrestleMania 42, Rhodes and Orton face off with the most coveted prize on the line.
Ahead of WrestleMania 42, check out our preview and predictions for Saturday’s card.
Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Singles Match History
| Date | Event | Match Type | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2007 | Monday Night Raw | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 7/23/2007 | Monday Night Raw | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 2/8/2010 | Monday Night Raw | Singles | Cody Rhodes |
| 10/1/2010 | Friday Night SmackDown | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 9/6/2011 | Friday Night SmackDown | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 9/12/2011 | Monday Night Raw | Singles | Cody Rhodes |
| 9/20/2011 | Friday Night SmackDown | Singles | Cody Rhodes |
| 10/23/2011 | Vengeance Day | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 11/1/2011 | Friday Night SmackDown | Street Fight | Randy Orton |
| 4/29/2013 | Monday Night Raw | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 9/2/2013 | Monday Night Raw | Singles | Randy Orton |
| 6/28/25 | Night of Champions | King of the Ring Final | Cody Rhodes |
Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Rivalry Timeline Highlights
- 2007-2026: Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes have a long history together. As multi-generational wrestlers, Orton took Rhodes under his wing when he entered the business. The two would then be a part of ‘Legacy’ together from 2008 to 2010. After that, Rhodes and Orton had multiple matches against each other until 2013. But then Rhodes left WWE in 2016, returned in 2022, and eventually faced off again in 2025.
Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Match History Feud: Recap & Stats
- Total One-on-One Singles Matches: 12
- Randy Orton Wins: 8
- Cody Rhodes Wins: 4
- Years Active: 2007-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did Randy Orton beat Cody Rhodes?
Orton beat Rhodes eight times in singles matches.
When was their last singles match?
Rhodes and Orton last faced each other in singles competition at the 2025 King of the Ring premium live event in the tournament Final.
Who has the better win record?
Orton leads this rivalry 8-4 over Rhodes in one-on-one matches.
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