Randy Orton Drops Matt Cardona During Backstage Encounter on March 20 WWE SmackDown

TLDR

Randy Orton struck Matt Cardona with a punch during a backstage confrontation on the March 20 WWE SmackDown after Cardona attempted to reason with him about his relationship with Cody Rhodes. The incident occurred following Orton's in-ring promo about his desire to regain the WWE Championship and cement his legacy. Orton dismissed Cardona's interference and warned him to stay out of his affairs after delivering the blow.