Randy Orton hints at betraying former WWE Champion in order to achieve one historic accomplishment

Randy Orton has hinted at possibly betraying Cody Rhodes to win his 15th WWE world championship. John Cena is the current Undisputed WWE Champion, in his 17th reign.

Orton was unsuccessful in his attempt to dethrone Cena at the Backlash Premium Live Event. However, he could find himself on the receiving end of another title shot by winning the King of the Ring Tournament and challenging for a World Title at SummerSlam.

On SmackDown, Randy Orton interrupted Cena and Rhodes and didn't hold back. The Viper claimed that he wouldn't hesitate to put down The American Nightmare if it would help him win a historic 15th WWE world championship.

Orton will face Sami Zayn in the semi-final of the King of the Ring Tournament. Zayn defeated Dominik Mysterio, Penta, and Bron Breakker on Monday Night RAW to qualify for the next round. The Viper defeated Aleister Black, Carmelo Hayes, and LA Knight on this week's SmackDown.

On tonight's SmackDown, Cody Rhodes also qualified for the semi-final of the King of the Ring Tournament by winning his Fatal Four-Way Match against Shinsuke Nakamura, Damian Priest, and Andrade.

The American Nightmare will face the winner of Bronson Reed, Sheamus, Rusev, and Jey Uso, set for next week's Monday Night RAW.

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