Cody Rhodes sidelined with orbital injury post-WM42 N1
Key Questions
What injury did Cody Rhodes suffer at WrestleMania 42?
Cody Rhodes sustained an orbital eye injury requiring staples, resulting in a swollen eye and medical pull from WWE World.
How does Cody's injury affect his Undisputed WWE Championship reign?
The injury sidelines Rhodes, threatening his reign and prompting speculation on interim challengers and Backlash adjustments.
What is the latest update on Cody Rhodes' condition?
Rhodes is not medically cleared post-Orton match, with ties to Orton contract issues and SmackDown fallout.
Staples/swollen eye/not cleared/pulled WWE World after Orton match; threatens Undisputed reign/Backlash plans/interim challengers; ties to Orton contract frustration/Black angle depth/SmackDown fallout.
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Updated Apr 20, 2026