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WWE WrestleMania 42 Results As Cody Rhodes Booed Loudly, Beats Randy Orton

McAfee and Jelly Roll interfered before Orton hit Rhodes with the belt and a punt after the bell, but Rhodes still won with Cross Rhodes.

  • On Saturday, April 18, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, successfully defending his title in the main event of WrestleMania 42 night one.
  • Tensions escalated after Pat McAfee aligned with Orton, claiming he sought to "save wrestling" by helping The Viper strip the championship from Rhodes.
  • Chaos erupted when Jelly Roll landed an elbow on McAfee, forcing his removal on a stretcher, while the bloody contest featured finisher exchanges and an incapacitated referee.
  • After the match, Orton attacked Rhodes with a championship belt and delivered a punt kick, leaving the bloodied champion incapacitated as their rivalry intensified.
  • WrestleMania 42 continues Sunday with Roman Reigns facing CM Punk for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, plus Oba Femi versus Brock Lesnar and Rhea Ripley against Jade Cargill.
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f4wonline.com broke the news on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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