Cody Rhodes just dropped major respect on his former mentor, calling Randy Orton the guy behind the scenes in WWEcomparing him directly to The Undertaker.
While chatting with Jelly Roll on his What Do You Wanna Talk About podcast, the Undisputed WWE Champion opened up about Ortons quiet authority in the locker room, praising his presence as the current top veteran every superstar looks up to.
Rhodes explained that Randy has taken on the same backstage role once held by WWE legend The Undertakersomeone who commands respect and keeps things steady when tensions rise.
Rhodes didnt stop therehe said when something serious happens backstage, everyone knows who to turn to.
To drive home his point, Cody shared a personal anecdote involving his nephew and how Orton commands old-school respect.
Ortons leadership was on display at SummerSlam, where he tagged with Jelly Roll in a high-profile match against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. The match ended in defeat for Ortons team, but his involvement helped legitimize the spectacle and bring veteran presence to the chaos. With the fallout expected to continue on Monday Night Raw, all eyes remain on what role Orton plays moving forward.
Randy Orton stepping into the Undertakers shoes is a big claimespecially coming from someone like Cody Rhodes. But considering how long Orton has been at the top, maybe its not so far-fetched.
Do you think Randy Orton deserves to be called the modern-day Undertaker? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you see Ortons role behind the curtain.
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