How Randy Orton Got Busted Open at WrestleMania 42
In the main event of WrestleMania 42 Saturday, Randy Orton was busted open after Cody Rhodes drove him head-first into the steel ring post at ringside.
When the camera cut back to the ring, the crowd immediately reacted to the sight of blood pouring from Orton's head.
The moment carried a sense of payback. In the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 42, Orton had unleashed a brutal attack on Rhodes-making the visual of him bloodied in the ring feel like a full-circle moment.
Rhodes didn't hesitate to capitalize. He wiped Orton's blood across his chest before planting "The Viper" with his own signature DDT, followed soon after by an RKO.
What Else Happened at WrestleMania 42?
- John Cena opened the show as host
- The Usos and LA Knight defeated The Vision and IShowSpeed
- Jacob Fatu defeated Drew McIntyre
- Paige returned and won the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships with Brie Bella
- Becky Lynch defeated AJ Lee to win the Women's Intercontinental Championship
- Gunther defeated Seth Rollins after Bron Breakker returned and speared Rollins
- Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to win the Women's World Championship
- Bianca Belair announced her pregnancy
How to Watch WrestleMania 42 Sunday
WrestleMania 42 continues Sunday, April 19, beginning at 6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT / 3 p.m. PT).
In the United States, the event streams exclusively on ESPN Unlimited, while international viewers can watch via Netflix depending on region.
The highly anticipated showdown between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi is set to open the show, with the first hour airing on ESPN.
The main event will feature CM Punk defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Roman Reigns.
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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM.