During WrestleMania 42, Cody Rhodes faced Randy Orton in a brutal match that ended with Rhodes retaining his title. However, he suffered a serious eye injury when Orton punched him before executing an RKO on the referee, Charles Robinson. Post-match, Orton further attacked Rhodes, leading to injuries that included three sutures to his face and four staples in the back of his head. According to Jackie Redmond, a WWE commentator, the impact to Rhodes' orbital socket was severe, leaving his eye swollen shut. As a result, he is currently not medically cleared to compete, and there is no set timetable for his return. The situation raises concerns about whether Rhodes will have to relinquish his title due to his injuries.