The March 27, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown ended in chaos, as Randy Orton hit an RKO on Jelly Roll. It all came after a wild brawl with Cody Rhodes. The moment showed just how dangerous and unhinged Orton has become ahead of WrestleMania 42.
This week’s SmackDown started with Orton’s opening promo. He offered an insight into his recent violent actions. At the end of the segment, Matt Cardona came out and hit Randy Orton with a microphone. Matt Cardona had been carrying the grudge since the Viper attacked him last week and injured his arm.
In the main event of the night, Orton faced Matt Cardona. From the start, Orton focused on Cardona’s injured arm. He kept attacking it by smashing it into the desk, barricade, and the ring post. Cardona fought back and even hit a Rough Ryder, but it wasn’t enough. Orton removed his cast, twisted his arm, and finally finished the match with an RKO.
But the real chaos started after the match.
Rhodes showed up and went straight after Orton. Ignoring security, the two started brawling all around the ringside area and inside the ring. Officials tried to stop them, but both men kept breaking free and fighting.
This all comes after weeks of tension between them. Earlier, Orton turned heel and attacked Rhodes during their contract signing. The American Nightmare was left bloodied.
Randy Orton attacks Jelly Roll in WWE SmackDown closing segment
This week, as things got out of control again between Orton and Rhodes, Jelly Roll came to the ring, hoping he could act as a mediator, being a friend of both. He had already won a match earlier in the night against Kit Wilson. Roll tried to calm things down.
But that didn’t go well.
Orton, who was surrounded by security at the corner, suddenly shoved them aside and hit Jelly Roll with an RKO. The singer dropped to the mat while Orton stood there, laughing at the damage he caused.
The show ended with Orton walking back on the ramp, giving his wicked smile while watching the chaos behind him. Jelly Roll was down. Rhodes was beside him, watching Orton angrily.
With WrestleMania 42 getting closer, the feud between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes is only getting worse. And now it’s clear that Orton doesn’t care who gets hurt, whether it’s a wrestler or a friend caught in the middle.
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