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WWE SummerSlam 2026 Predictions: Full Match Card After WrestleMania 42

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton – Undisputed WWE Title

After Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Title against Randy Orton at ‘Mania, many fans were disappointed, as they really wanted to see Orton break Triple H’s record and become 15-time WWE Champion. In fact, Orton was the original plan to win the title at Mania, but the crowd reactions to the inane involvement of Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll made WWE call an audible and change direction.

However, it was made evident that the feud is not over after Orton punted Rhodes in the skull post-match and raised the WWE Title high above his head. Since Aleister Black was originally scheduled to bring Orton back to the dark side and make him hear voices in his head again, WWE can run this back and ensure that Black helps Orton win the WWE Title before dropping it back to Cody before Mania.

Prediction: Randy Orton

About Mark Justice

Mark Justice is a Cornell University Graduate with a bachelor's degree (B.S), double majoring in biological and environmental sciences, and a law degree (J.D.), specializing in environmental law and international law. His passion for pro wrestling stems from his very first time watching the WWE in 2009. As a decade-old pro wrestling fan, he continues to fulfill this passion by writing for Last Word on Pro Wrestling (LWOPW), where he will cover both WWE and AEW content. You can email Mark Justice at [email protected], especially if you are a pro wrestling 'mark' like him. You can also subscribe to his brand new Youtube Channel at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/@marktbkjustice1327

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