As the rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton grows increasingly personal with each passing week, ‘The Viper’ has been receiving cryptic instructions from a mystery caller, a storyline that has unfolded on SmackDown in recent weeks.
While fans online have floated several theories about the caller’s identity, it now appears those questions could finally be answered on this week’s episode. With the unknown caller playing a central role in intensifying their feud, the road to WrestleMania 42 may hinge on this reveal, potentially shaping the direction of one of WWE’s most compelling storylines.
Randy Orton Plans To Meet The Mystery Caller On SmackDown This Week
In his recent post on social media, Randy Orton posted a video where he can be seen talking to the mystery caller once again. However, ‘The Apex Predator’ plans to meet the caller in person as he plans to see him in St. Louis this week.
The 14-time world champion stated, “I appreciate everything you have been doing for me…Yeah, I think that we are good to go…This Friday, right? I will see you in St. Louis.”
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To close out the video, Orton was seen staring at a photo of his father and grandfather, an intriguing detail that has opened up fresh speculation about the identity of the mystery caller. While many fans believe it could be his father, Bob Orton Jr., others have pointed to names like Ric Flair or even The Rock.
As Orton continues his pursuit of vengeance against Rhodes, Stephanie McMahon appeared to shift the momentum earlier this week on Raw, seemingly igniting a renewed fire within ‘The American Nightmare.’
Cody Rhodes Teases New Persona For Randy Orton Clash At WrestleMania 42
With Raw broadcasting live from Madison Square Garden last week, the show opened on a strong note as Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicked off the night.
His segment was quickly interrupted by the returning Stephanie McMahon, who warned that Rhodes may not be equipped to handle the ruthless version of Randy Orton currently on display.
McMahon cautioned that Rhodes could lose his title if he fails to think like Orton, a statement that visibly caught the champion off guard. Rhodes fired back, pointing out that Orton has shown his darker side to McMahon on multiple occasions in the past. The exchange quickly escalated, culminating in McMahon slapping Rhodes, adding another intense chapter to their ongoing storyline.
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With personal stakes, family legacies, and emotions becoming increasingly intertwined, the rivalry continues to build momentum. All eyes now turn to SmackDown, which will air from Orton’s hometown of St. Louis, where a potential reveal could take the feud to an entirely new level.
