Orton to Face Rhodes for WWE Title at WrestleMania 42

WWE has announced that Randy Orton will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The match follows Orton’s victory in the 2026 Men’s Elimination Chamber and Rhodes’ recent title win over Drew McIntyre on SmackDown.

McIntyre, who dethroned Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match, will lose the title on Friday’s SmackDown, setting up a rematch that could lead to a multi‑man championship bout. The change is intended to build the high‑stakes Rhodes‑Orton showdown.