Cody Rhodes suffers eye injury in post-match attack, pulled from ...
Cody Rhodes suffered an eye injury last night, one of the battle wounds from his war against Randy Orton in the main event of the show.
www.wrestling-online.comHere’s the latest I can compile based on recent coverage:
- Cody Rhodes suffered a significant eye injury at WrestleMania 42, with reports noting the eye was swollen shut and that medical staff indicated the damage was severe; at that time he was not medically cleared to wrestle [source coverage from WrestleTalk, ClutchPoints, Wrestling-Online, Bleacher Report, and others, dated around April 18-19, 2026].[1][2][3][4][6]
- Subsequent reports noted that Rhodes’ injury was tied to the post-match sequence with Randy Orton, and that his public appearances (e.g., signings or media events) were affected or canceled due to the injury.[3][9]
- There has been ongoing discussion in wrestling outlets about the potential for his return and the severity of the eye damage, with some outlets framing it as a potentially extended layoff, though official timelines have varied across reports.[7][1][3]
Notes and context:
- The event in question is WrestleMania 42 (WWE event), which occurred in April 2026, and the eye injury drew wide attention in wrestling media.[4][1]
- Injury details in these reports describe swelling, possible orbital impact, and the need for medical evaluation, which are typical factors in determining clearance for performance duties.[2][1]
- Given the nature of wrestling media coverage, updates can evolve quickly; for the most current status, checking WWE’s official medical updates and major wrestling outlets (e.g., WrestleTalk, Bleacher Report, Wrestling Observer-derived outlets) is advised.[1][4]
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