Orton vs. Rhodes Set for WWE Title at WrestleMania 42

According to PWI Elite, WWE's creative direction has shifted to have Orton, the winner of the 2026 Men's Elimination Chamber, face Rhodes at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. Rhodes is currently expected to defeat McIntyre on an upcoming "SmackDown" to reclaim the championship, setting up the high-profile match between the former Legacy members.

The reported title change is not considered a reflection on McIntyre's work, but rather WWE's strategy to deliver the Rhodes-Orton match that fans wanted. McIntyre's direction following his expected loss remains unclear, though multi-man championship matches have been previously discussed.