Cody Rhodes captured the 2025 King of the Ring crown, defeating Randy Orton in the finals at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia. The win adds another major milestone to Rhodes’ already impressive résumé — one he didn’t hesitate to celebrate.

Orton hit the RKO OUTTA NOWHERE late into it and nearly got the three count off that but Rhodes just got the shoulder up. After, Cody was in position for the patented punt but he second guessed himself.

Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton at Night of Champions on Saturday to win the King of the Ring tournament and earn a world title match at SummerSlam.