Bully Ray suggests path forward after Cody Rhodes loses at Sunday Night's Main Event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Cody Rhodes lost his match against Randy Orton at Sunday Night's Main Event, failing to capitalize on an opportunity to use a punt kick after Orton provoked him. The match finish drew criticism for portraying Rhodes as indecisive, echoing a similar outcome during a previous encounter with John Cena at WrestleMania 41. Wrestling Hall of Famer Bully Ray suggested on Busted Open Radio that Rhodes should address the audience directly to apologize for his hesitation and take accountability for the loss. Analysts have debated whether this character development is salvageable or if the repeated booking has permanently damaged the current presentation of the Rhodes babyface persona. The feud between Rhodes and Orton is expected to continue despite the polarizing nature of the recent result.
- •Cody Rhodes lost to Randy Orton at Sunday Night's Main Event after failing to execute a punt kick.
- •Bully Ray recommended that Rhodes explicitly apologize to fans and his family to move past the loss.
- •Critics noted the finish mirrored a prior booking decision involving John Cena at WrestleMania 41.
- •The ongoing feud between Rhodes and Orton follows a series of verbal attacks regarding Rhodes' family.
- 6:48 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Believes Cody Rhodes Should Go 'Off The Deep End' On WWE SmackDown
- 8:48 PMWrestling Inc — Bully Ray Explains How WWE Should Follow Up On Cody Rhodes' SNME Loss To Randy Orton
"WWE HOFer Bully Ray explains how WWE should try to follow up on Cody Rhodes' polarizing loss to Randy Orton as the Sunday Night's Main Event special
"WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray encourages Cody Rhodes to go "off the deep end" following his loss at Sunday Night's Main Event.
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External links- Wrestling IncSep 11, 2026, 6:48 PMBully Ray Believes Cody Rhodes Should Go 'Off The Deep End' On WWE SmackDown
WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray encourages Cody Rhodes to go "off the deep end" following his loss at Sunday Night's Main Event.
- Wrestling IncSep 8, 2026, 8:48 PMBully Ray Explains How WWE Should Follow Up On Cody Rhodes' SNME Loss To Randy Orton
WWE HOFer Bully Ray explains how WWE should try to follow up on Cody Rhodes' polarizing loss to Randy Orton as the Sunday Night's Main Event special
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