Latest News About Cody Rhodes Eye

Updated 2026-04-21 20:04

Cody Rhodes’ latest eye update is that he suffered a serious orbital injury at WrestleMania 42, with his left eye swollen shut and him not medically cleared to compete yet. Reports on April 19–20 said there was no confirmed fracture, but his return timeline remained uncertain and WWE had pulled him from scheduled appearances.[2][3][4][5]

What happened

Rhodes was injured during his match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, and the visible damage was severe enough that WWE later described it as an orbital injury. Some reports said he needed stitches and staples as part of the treatment.[3][2]

Current status

The newest reporting says he is still not medically cleared, and there is no firm timetable for when he’ll return. WWE sources also indicated that he was being monitored in concussion protocol as a precaution.[4][5][3]

Latest sighting

On RAW after WrestleMania, Rhodes reportedly showed the injury publicly, which made the swelling and bruising more obvious. He also appeared at a fan meet-and-greet with the injury visible.[1][3]

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