Cody Rhodes Says Orbital Fracture Slowed His Work
“I think we skated by with a little bit of an orbital fracture, and that’s not on anyone’s fault but my own. It was bad. I think we skated by a little bit of an orbital fracture, and I think I am mad at myself for doing so because it’s affected my work since, super slowed down.— Cody Rhodes
Cody Rhodes sustained an orbital fracture during his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. The injury caused his eye to swell shut.
Following the event, Rhodes stepped away from in-ring competition for a couple of weeks. He returned to the ring two weeks later on SmackDown.
In an interview with Chris Van Vliet on Insight, Rhodes discussed the injury. He stated that he believes he has been dealing with an orbital fracture and takes responsibility for continuing despite it.
Rhodes expressed frustration with himself for proceeding with the injury. He noted that the fracture has since slowed down his work significantly.
Rhodes previously competed with a torn pectoral muscle at Hell in a Cell in 2022. He has described that experience as toxic as well.
The rivalry between Rhodes and Orton continues. Rhodes has now taken on the role of delivering punts in their ongoing feud.
Story timeline · 3 reports
- Injury Update: Cody Rhodes’s WrestleMania 42 Injury Was Worse Than Initially BelievedSpeaking to Chris Van Vliet on October 22, Cody looked back at the injury setback he suffered during his match against Randy Orton.
- On the Record: Cody Rhodes Says Orbital Fracture From Randy Orton’s Punt Kick At WrestleMania 42 Affected His WorkNevertheless, the match took place at WrestleMania, where Randy Orton turned on McAfee.
Source: Fightful
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