Randy Orton posted a video recorded at his home showing him on the phone with the mystery person who has been guiding him throughout the WrestleMania storyline with Cody Rhodes, ending the call by confirming their next meeting.
“Likewise, man. I appreciate everything you’ve been doing for me,” Orton said. “Yeah, I think we’re good to go. This Friday, right? I’ll see you in St. Louis.”
The video confirms the mystery caller’s identity will be revealed on Friday’s SmackDown, which takes place in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis.
The identity of the mystery caller has been one of the most discussed aspects of the WrestleMania 42 build. Orton has been shown on the phone with the person on multiple episodes of Raw, including the moment where he said “of course you were watching” and referenced “only one royal family.”
Speculation online has ranged widely. The Rock was an early frontrunner based on the “royal family” line and his history with both Orton and Rhodes. Vince McMahon became a popular theory after Stephanie McMahon’s appearance on Raw at Madison Square Garden, where she told Cody “you’re not your father either,” a line that many interpreted as a reference to Vince McMahon’s legacy rather than Dusty Rhodes’. Shane McMahon has also been floated as a possibility given his history of surprise returns.
Bob Orton is likely to be in attendance given the show is in St. Louis, and his involvement would make sense on a surface level. However, the way WWE has built this storyline across multiple weeks with escalating teases suggests the company has something bigger planned for the reveal than a hometown family moment.
Rhodes defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Orton in the Night 1 main event of WrestleMania 42 on Saturday, April 18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
WrestleMania 42 Updated Card Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, Nevada | April 18-19
NIGHT 1 — Saturday, April 18
Undisputed WWE Championship Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton — Main Event
NIGHT 2 — Sunday, April 19
World Heavyweight Championship CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns — Main Event
NIGHTS TBD
WWE Women’s Championship Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley
Women’s World Championship Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan
Women’s Intercontinental Championship AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
Unsanctioned Match Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu
United States Championship Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams
Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio
Intercontinental Championship Ladder Match Penta (c) vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Rusev
Women’s Tag Team Championships Fatal Four-Way Nia Jax and Lash Legend (c) vs. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs. Bella Twins
Gunther vs. Seth Rollins
Host: John Cena
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Night 1: First hour on ESPN2 | Full show on ESPN Unlimited | Netflix internationally Night 2: First hour on ESPN | Full show on ESPN Unlimited | Netflix internationally
Hall of Fame: Friday, April 17 at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas
