Overview
A pivotal moment in professional wrestling when a "face" (good guy) character dramatically changes their persona to become a "heel" (villain). This shift is crucial for storyline development, generating audience heat, and revitalizing a wrestler's character or career.
Current status
Heel Turn (Wrestling) is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 21, 02:16 AM.
Recent events
Randy Orton addressed his attack on Cody Rhodes during WWE SmackDown.
Mar 20, 11:05 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
This segment provided Orton an opportunity to explain or comment on his recent actions against Rhodes.
Backstage details were revealed regarding WWE's decision to book Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for WrestleMania.
Mar 20, 05:37 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
The article provided insight into the creative process and reasoning behind the major championship match.
Randy Orton turns heel and assaults Cody Rhodes after a contract signing on WWE SmackDown.
Mar 20, 03:30 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
Orton left Cody Rhodes bloodied during the incident.
A preview of WWE SmackDown on March 20, 2026, notes that fans are observed cheering for the antagonist ahead of WrestleMania.
Mar 20, 03:28 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
Randy Orton attacks Cody Rhodes during a WWE SmackDown contract signing.
Mar 20, 02:17 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
Randy Orton makes a mystery phone call.
Mar 20, 01:30 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
The call is reported to be fueling drama surrounding WrestleMania.
Randy Orton explains his assault on Cody Rhodes on March 20, 2026.
Mar 20, 12:15 PM · Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton Rivalry
The explanation was featured on 'WWE Now' on the specified date.
An article speculated on four WWE stars who could join Randy Orton in a Legacy 2.0 reunion.
Mar 20, 03:04 AM · WWE Storylines and Events
The discussion revolves around potential future alliances within WWE, bringing back themes from Orton's past stable.