Source: Fox News
Summary
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton competed in a wrestling match at WrestleMania 42, with Pat McAfee entering the ring to begin the match. Rhodes and Orton traded blows, and the crowd watched silently until Orton was busted open. Rhodes eventually hit Orton with an RKO, but Orton kicked out. The match continued, with both competitors using their finishers, until Rhodes pinned Orton to retain the championship. After the match, Orton grabbed the belt and hit Rhodes with it, ending the night with a punt kick to Rhodes’ head.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Pat McAfee’s presence was a distraction from the start, and the crowd let it be known with loud boos. Rhodes took advantage of the situation, clearing off the announce table and hitting McAfee with an elbow drop.
The match was slow and calculated, with both competitors trying to gain an advantage. But once Orton was busted open, the crowd woke up, and the action picked up.
In the end, Rhodes emerged victorious, retaining the championship, but not before Orton stole the show with a series of RKO’s.
Original observation: It’s a WrestleMania match when the finisher becomes a narrative.
Author: Evan Null
