Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton are gearing up for their first-ever singles match at the 2025 Night of Champions in the King of the Ring Tournament finale since the American Nightmare returned to the Stam

Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton have been friends and foes on WWE TV, but behind the scenes, the Viper mentored the American Nightmare.

When asked who he’d like to face in the King of the Ring final, Randy Orton didn’t hold back: “I’d like to beat Cody.”