Remember just one month ago when Cody Rhodes was caught by cameras telling Michael Cole he’s going to kick Randy Orton in his (expletive deleted) head when he gets the chance? It was a decidedly dark turn for a wrestler many believe will be turning heel at some point in the near future.
If nothing else, it made him a lot more interesting.
Well, he’s been trying to make good on that promise in the weeks since then but something is always getting in the way of his doing so. This week on Friday Night
SmackDown, it was Baron Corbin of all people:
WWE tried to pretend like Orton wasn’t going to be there, instead sending Corbin out to have an impromptu match with Rhodes. In reality, they were simply working with what they had to get to the big angle as the show was going off the air.
Cody punting Baron in front of Randy:
It’s a significant step. You’ll notice the muted reaction to it. No one in the arena seemed on board with Rhodes doing it, and they didn’t react the way you would have thought after it was done.
We’re obviously still headed for Rhodes vs. Orton, so I’m not entirely certain WWE should have given away Cody’s willingness to do this before he actually went ahead with doing it to Randy. If nothing else, it should alter how his old friend treats him moving forward, knowing he’s legitimately capable and willing to do it even to (not entirely, but still) relatively innocent bystanders.
Did you like the decision?
