Summary

Randy Orton turned on Cody Rhodes during the March 13 SmackDown contract signing for their Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania.

The source text says both men signed the contract after a respectful exchange about their history.

Orton then attacked Rhodes with a table shot, a low blow, and steel steps, leaving Rhodes bleeding before security and locker room members intervened.

The segment also included Orton shoving Jelly Roll and returning for another chair shot before posing in the ring with the title.

Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes feud takes a violent turn before WrestleMania

Randy Orton's attack after signing the match agreement creates a concrete consequence, the WrestleMania title bout now centers on personal betrayal rather than competitive respect.

With this following the announced contract-signing setup, WWE now has a clear escalation point that can drive the final weeks of the build.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.