Major WWE star teases turning heel on Cody Rhodes ahead of Crown Jewel

On the latest episode of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes was involved in a backstage segment with Randy Orton. It was teased once again that the latter could turn on the Undisputed WWE Champion and look to become a 15-time world champion.

The two stars used to be friends with Kevin Owens, but they are no longer allied with him because The Prizefighter betrayed both of them. KO attacked The American Nightmare and The Viper at the back on two separate occasions.

Last week on SmackDown, The Apex Predator pleaded with Triple H to give him a match against Kevin Owens at Crown Jewel, and his request was granted. At the upcoming premium live event, Cody Rhodes will collide with Gunther for the inaugural Crown Jewel Championship.

Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes were set to team up to take on Imperium in the main event of the November 1 episode of SmackDown. The two stars had a conversation backstage before the match. While The American Nightmare was looking away, Orton started eyeing the Undisputed WWE Championship belt that was hanging on a drawer.

The Viper is one of the biggest heels in the history of the company, and it's only a matter of time before he strikes again.