It looks like WWE’s King of the Ring winner may already be decided — and it spells major trouble for John Cena.

According to sources via Fightful Select, Cody Rhodes is expected to walk out of tonight’s King of the Ring finals with the crown, setting up a huge SummerSlam showdown with Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena.

Rhodes will face off against Randy Orton tonight in Saudi Arabia as part of the Night of Champions Premium Live Event. The winner earns a guaranteed World Title match at SummerSlam, and all signs point to Rhodes getting the win.

Cody has been red-hot in WWE over the past year, with fans rallying behind him as he continues chasing championship gold. Beating Orton tonight not only crowns him King of the Ring but lines him up for the biggest match of his career against Cena on one of WWE’s biggest stages.

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Of course, nothing is set in stone until the bell rings, but behind-the-scenes chatter suggests Cena vs. Rhodes is the plan WWE is working toward.

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What do you think — is Cody the right choice to win King of the Ring, or should Randy Orton get the crown? Let us know your pick in the comments.

Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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