Randy Orton Named the “Modern-Day Undertaker” of WWE Locker Room

Cody Rhodes just dropped major respect on his former mentor, calling Randy Orton the guy behind the scenes in WWE—comparing him directly to The Undertaker.

While chatting with Jelly Roll on his “What Do You Wanna Talk About” podcast, the Undisputed WWE Champion opened up about Orton’s quiet authority in the locker room, praising his presence as the current top veteran every superstar looks up to.

Rhodes explained that Randy has taken on the same backstage role once held by WWE legend The Undertaker—someone who commands respect and keeps things steady when tensions rise.

“I like the idea that you’re talking about Randy Orton who is currently, I don’t think Undertaker would dislike this, but he really has become the Undertaker of this locker room.”

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Rhodes didn’t stop there—he said when something serious happens backstage, everyone knows who to turn to.

“If there was a real problem, probably going to go to Randy or Seth.”

To drive home his point, Cody shared a personal anecdote involving his nephew and how Orton commands old-school respect.

“Go say hi to Randy, that’s number one,” Rhodes revealed he tells him—mirroring what young wrestlers used to hear about The Undertaker in years past.

Orton’s leadership was on display at SummerSlam, where he tagged with Jelly Roll in a high-profile match against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul. The match ended in defeat for Orton’s team, but his involvement helped legitimize the spectacle and bring veteran presence to the chaos. With the fallout expected to continue on Monday Night Raw, all eyes remain on what role Orton plays moving forward.

Randy Orton stepping into the Undertaker’s shoes is a big claim—especially coming from someone like Cody Rhodes. But considering how long Orton has been at the top, maybe it’s not so far-fetched.

Do you think Randy Orton deserves to be called the “modern-day Undertaker”? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you see Orton’s role behind the curtain.

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