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Cody Rhodes hints at potential heel turn during WWE Smackdown interview

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Cody Rhodes hints at potential heel turn during WWE Smackdown interview

Summary

Cody Rhodes hinted at a possible heel turn during a recent interview with Michael Cole on Smackdown. The segment, shared by Triple H, ended with Rhodes making a bold statement about Randy Orton. Fans have been calling for Rhodes to transition from a babyface role to a heel character, inspired by his past in AEW. The ongoing storyline with Orton appears to be building towards a significant development. Speculation surrounds whether WWE will implement a full heel turn for Rhodes or suggest he will remain a babyface.

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By the Numbers

•Cody Rhodes conducted an interview with Michael Cole on Smackdown.
•Rhodes made a bold statement about kicking Randy Orton's head off.
•Fans have expressed a desire for Rhodes to turn heel.
•The story with Orton continues to develop organically.
•Triple H shared new footage of the interview that fueled speculation.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — WWE fans could be about to get their Cody Rhodes wish as Triple H drops backstage footage

What they're saying

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WWE fans have had a great run with Cody Rhodes as the babyface of the company but things could be about to change. Rhodes has very much led WWE into the new era alongside Roman Reigns and he’s earned the nickname ‘QB1’ for a reason.
— Yahoo Sports

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