Cody Rhodes recently reflected on his WWE WrestleMania 42 match with Randy Orton, stating he was proud of how he handled the bout.

What happened at WrestleMania 42?

Cody Rhodes faced Randy Orton at WWE WrestleMania 42, with Orton failing to defeat Rhodes but still managing to put him down with a punt afterwards.

Why it matters for Cody Rhodes

Rhodes felt at peace before, during, and after the match, drawing inspiration from his father, Dusty Rhodes, and Triple H.

He had to blend his extensive history with Orton and the more recent factors in the storyline, including Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll.

What inspired Cody Rhodes

Rhodes wanted to do right by the people who raised him in the business, including his father and Triple H.

He now wishes he had kept himself more composed backstage after the match, admitting to an outburst.

The match took place at WWE WrestleMania 42, with Rhodes emerging victorious.

Cody Rhodes claimed he was proud of how he dealt with the match, citing his ability to work with big names and egos.

He recalled the match during an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, stating he was proud of his performance.