Randy Orton Defeats Cody Rhodes in Hometown Match on WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event

WWE’s official account posted a hype video clip announcing that Randy Orton beat Cody Rhodes via RKO (after a low blow amid referee chaos) in Rhodes’ hometown, framing it as Orton showing “the killer instinct.” The post is trending due to the high-profile clash between two top stars on a major show (#SNME), the dramatic/controversial finish tied to ongoing storylines about Rhodes’ character, and strong fan engagement around the result and potential future heel turn for Cody.