Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, WrestleMania news (Patreon)

A big match was discussed for WrestleMania long ago, according to WWE sources. 

PWInsider reported that Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton was the active plan for WrestleMania. This matches with something that Fightful was told well over a month ago, which at the time seemed like there wasn’t much of a path to get to.

Fightful was told by a source as far back as January that both Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton were aware of the plan being pitched for WrestleMania. We’re also told that one of the reasons the title was taken off of Cody Rhodes, was so that he would be featured in the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber matches, adding to the draw of those shows.

As of last month, the plan moving forward was Orton vs. Cody at WrestleMania. However, the plans have been in flux so much that anything could change.