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The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio) Drew McIntyre & JD McDonagh wrestled World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton in the Men’s WarGames Match at the WWE Survivor Series premium live event.
Orton returned after he had been sidelined after getting back fusion surgery to help the babyfaces win the bout.
Following the show at the post-Survivor Series presser, Rhodes commented on Orton’s return.
“At the end of the match, Randy said to me, ‘Thanks for the phone call.’ And I wanted to tell him ‘Thanks for my career.’ I keep thinking this is going to end and I couldn’t have gotten to where I got had I not been around Randy.”
“Randy is so wild and chaotic and you hear all these funny stories about him and all this nonsense, but as a performer, a professional wrestler, WWE superstar. What an outstanding mentor he was to me truly.”
“I’ll never forget standing in the ring at the Royal Rumble when he won, pointing at the star WrestleMania sign and just thinking, ‘I want to be like him.’ That’s [as] nice as I’m gonna get about [him]. I was really touched.”
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Randy Orton’s Return and Cody Rhodes’ Gratitude: A Look at the WWE Survivor Series Men’s WarGames Match
The WWE Survivor Series premium live event featured an intense Men’s WarGames Match that saw Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio, Drew McIntyre, and JD McDonagh take on World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton. This match marked Orton’s return after being sidelined due to back fusion surgery, and his presence played a crucial role in helping the babyfaces secure victory.
Following the event, Cody Rhodes shared his thoughts on Orton’s return during the post-Survivor Series press conference. Rhodes expressed his gratitude towards Orton, stating, “At the end of the match, Randy said to me, ‘Thanks for the phone call.’ And I wanted to tell him ‘Thanks for my career.’ I keep thinking this is going to end, and I couldn’t have gotten to where I got had I not been around Randy.”
Rhodes went on to praise Orton as an outstanding mentor and performer. Despite Orton’s wild and chaotic reputation, Rhodes acknowledged the impact he had on his career. “Randy is so wild and chaotic, and you hear all these funny stories about him and all this nonsense, but as a performer, a professional wrestler, WWE superstar. What an outstanding mentor he was to me truly,” Rhodes said.
The AEW star also reminisced about a memorable moment with Orton at the Royal Rumble. Rhodes recalled standing in the ring when Orton won the match and pointed at the WrestleMania sign. He admired Orton’s success and expressed his desire to be like him. “I’ll never forget standing in the ring at the Royal Rumble when he won, pointing at the star WrestleMania sign and just thinking, ‘I want to be like him.’ That’s [as] nice as I’m gonna get about [him]. I was really touched,” Rhodes shared.
The camaraderie and mentorship between wrestlers is an essential aspect of the wrestling industry. Rhodes’ appreciation for Orton’s guidance highlights the impact experienced wrestlers can have on the younger generation. It serves as a reminder of the importance of passing down knowledge and supporting one another in the pursuit of success.
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In conclusion, Randy Orton’s return to the WWE Survivor Series Men’s WarGames Match was met with gratitude from Cody Rhodes. Rhodes expressed his appreciation for Orton’s mentorship and credited him for his career success. This serves as a reminder of the impact experienced wrestlers can have on aspiring talents and highlights the importance of camaraderie in the wrestling industry.