Major threat lurking around Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown? Exploring the apprehension
Cody Rhodes is currently involved in a grueling rivalry with The Bloodline on SmackDown. However, Rhodes may be oblivious to a potential threat that has been around him all this time. It looks like a certain Apex Predator has been lurking in the shadows, looking for an opportunity to prey on The American Nightmare.
This comes after what transpired on this week's episode of SmackDown. During the opening segment, Cody Rhodes delivered a vehement promo in the ring, with Randy Orton and Kevin Owens alongside him. The 38-year-old star stated that he should have been defending his Undisputed WWE Title in Madison Square Garden against a worthy opponent instead of tussling with The Bloodline.
As soon as Rhodes mentioned the 'Undisputed WWE Championship' in his promo, Orton's entire focus shifted to him as if a predator had heard the rustling of his prey. The Viper stealthily turned his attention towards The American Nightmare and gazed at him with an unspoken intensity that seemed to whisper, 'You got my attention, Cody.'
It could be a matter of time before Randy Orton strikes the Undisputed WWE Champion, as he might have his eyes set on the gold. However, it is not the first time The Apex Predator has been seen surreptitiously coveting around Cody Rhodes' championship.
A similar thing happened at Clash at the Castle when Orton gazed at the title, which was resting on Rhodes' shoulder. Therefore, a major threat could be lurking around The American Nightmare in the form of Randy Orton, as the 14-time World Champion could strike at any moment out of nowhere.
Is Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton the plan for SummerSlam?
SummerSlam is WWE's one of the biggest events of the year and fans have been wondering about the direction of the Undisputed WWE Championship. There have been quite a few rumors about the company possibly setting up a feud between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes.
However, the prospect of it happening at The Biggest Party of The Summer is relatively low as of now. The American Nightmare is currently embroiled in a heated rivalry with The Bloodline, where he will take on the heel faction in a Six-Man Tag Team match at Money in the Bank.
This rivalry is expected to extend beyond the upcoming spectacle, culminating in a high-voltage clash between Solo Sikoa and Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam this year. WWE seems to be heading in this direction, as per the current reports from Dave Meltzer.
Hence, Rhodes vs. Orton does not appear to be the plan for WWE's biggest carnival of the summer. However, a feud between both superstars is seemingly inevitable to happen during Cody's Undisputed WWE Championship run.