WWE Schedules Rhodes and Orton Last Man Standing
Triple H confirms a high-stakes rematch for the upcoming WWE Crown Jewel event.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Wrestling
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WWE has announced that Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will face off in a Last Man Standing match at Crown Jewel. The bout follows months of intense friction between the two wrestling stars.
Why it matters
This match continues a rivalry that peaked when the two headlined Night 1 of WrestleMania 42. It marks the latest chapter in their feud following Rhodes championship victory at SummerSlam 2025.
Cody Rhodes currently holds the Undisputed WWE Championship after defeating John Cena at SummerSlam 2025. This match follows their previous encounter at WrestleMania 42, where Orton unsuccessfully challenged for the title.
The players
Cody Rhodes
He is the current Undisputed WWE Champion who also gained media attention for filming a Street Fighter project during his time away from professional wrestling.
Randy Orton
He is a veteran professional wrestler known for his signature Punt Kick and his long-standing tenure within the WWE organization.
Triple H
He serves as the Chief Content Officer for WWE and is responsible for managing the company's creative direction and high-profile match announcements.
The details
Triple H confirmed the bout via a social media post, heightening anticipation for their latest confrontation. The history between the two includes a brutal Punt Kick delivered by Orton during their WrestleMania 42 encounter.
Timeline
SummerSlam 2025 marked the event where Cody Rhodes captured the Undisputed WWE Championship.
WrestleMania 42 featured the previous high-profile matchup between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
October 24, 2026, is the date Triple H publicly announced the Crown Jewel matchup.
Season Trajectory
This booking escalates the rivalry established during the Night 1 main event of WrestleMania 42. It signifies a major shift in the current championship picture as both wrestlers move toward another climactic finish.
The Last Man Standing stipulation necessitates that the match can only end when one competitor fails to rise before the referee's ten-count. This outcome will likely impact the trajectory of the Undisputed WWE Championship heading into the next major pay-per-view cycle.
The takeaway
The Last Man Standing match format removes the possibility of a disqualification or count-out victory, ensuring a definitive winner in this feud. Fans can expect an increased reliance on foreign objects and high-impact maneuvers to keep the opponent incapacitated.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sportskeeda.
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