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Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton

Side by side, no filler: the honours, records, earnings and stats that decide this one.

Cody RhodesCody Rhodes Randy OrtonRandy Orton
WrestlingSportWrestling
United StatesNationalityUnited States
June 30, 1985BornApril 1, 1980
1.88 m / 6 ft 2 inHeight6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
$8MNet worth-
10Major honours7
2Records2

Career Numbers

19Total Championships-
3WWE Championships-
2Royal Rumble Wins2
3AEW Championships-
1NWA World's Heavyweight Championships-
-World Championship Reigns14
-Total Championships in WWE20
-WrestleMania Main Events3

Honours Side by Side

Cody Rhodes (10)

  • WWE Championship
  • Royal Rumble Winner
  • AEW TNT Championship
  • ROH World Championship
  • IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship
  • NWA World's Heavyweight Championship

Randy Orton (7)

  • WWE Championship
  • World Heavyweight Championship
  • Royal Rumble Winner
  • Money in the Bank Winner
  • Triple Crown Champion
  • Grand Slam Champion

The Case for Each

Cody Rhodes brings the heavier trophy cabinet: 10 documented honours against 7 for Randy Orton. Silverware is not the whole story, but it is the first line of any wrestling argument.

On records, Cody Rhodes holds 2 documented marks to 2 for Randy Orton. The headline entry: Most Championships Held in AEW. Records show peaks; honours show sustained dominance. The two lists rarely agree on a winner, which is exactly why this debate refuses to die.

Put the raw numbers side by side and the picture sharpens. Cody Rhodes shows 2 in royal rumble wins; Randy Orton answers with 2. Context matters: different leagues, different eras and different roles all bend a stat line, so treat the gap as a conversation starter rather than a verdict.

Professional wrestling sits at the crossroads of sport and showbusiness, and its biggest names have become genuine global celebrities. The outcomes may be scripted, but the athleticism, risk and connection with the crowd are entirely real. Few performers work harder for their fame. That backdrop is what makes a matchup like this one resonate beyond the box scores.

Randy Orton is the senior figure by roughly 5 years, which frames the comparison: one career is closer to its final shape, the other still has chapters to write.

Both profiles update daily: Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton each carry full stats, honours and news on AthleteWiki.

Full profiles: Cody Rhodes · Randy Orton