Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Last Man Standing Match Announced for WWE Crown Jewel
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are set to face off in a Last Man Standing Match at WWE Crown Jewel.
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are set to face off in a Last Man Standing Match at WWE Crown Jewel.
Rhodes confirmed their match on Friday's SmackDown.
"I don't think you're listening to what I'm saying," Rhodes said (1:03 mark). "I don't think you're listening to what they're saying. You want me to wrestle Randy Orton? Okay, I'll wrestle Randy Orton. But, it's not just any match. Last Man Standing."
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They previously clashed at WrestleMania 42 as well as Sunday Night's Main Event.
Orton initially attempted to defeat Rhodes and take the WWE Championship away from him at WrestleMania, although the The American Nightmare emerged victorious and retained his title.
Rhodes eventually dropped the WWE Championship to Sami Zayn at Night of Champions in June before facing Orton once again.
While a title wasn't on the line, Orton still took down Rhodes to win the second official match of their current feud.
Orton eventually interfered with Rhodes' match against Baron Corbin during SmackDown on Oct. 16 before their latest battle was set up.
WWE Crown Jewel 2026 will take place on Nov. 7 in Saudi Arabia.
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