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Cody Rhodes’ Punt Kick on SmackDown leads Netflix to censor replay

Rhodes’ use of the banned Punt Kick on SmackDown caused Netflix to edit the move out of all replay footage.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:56:51 GMT

Cody Rhodes delivered Randy Orton’s banned Punt Kick to Baron Corbin on WWE SmackDown, prompting Netflix to censor the move in all replay footage, Sportskeeda reported.

What happened

During a recent SmackDown episode, Rhodes faced Corbin after interference from Randy Orton. Rhodes executed the Punt Kick—a move previously banned by WWE over head‑injury concerns—on Corbin. The camera then cut to Orton’s reaction instead of showing the strike.

What the report adds

Sportskeeda notes that the Punt Kick was the same move that injured Rhodes at WrestleMania, leaving him with a facial injury. The outlet also links the incident to Rhodes’ evolving heel turn, suggesting Orton’s involvement is shaping Rhodes’ new character.

What was said

The article does not contain direct quotations, but attributes the analysis to Sportskeeda’s coverage.

Key facts

• Cody Rhodes used the banned Punt Kick on Baron Corbin during SmackDown. (sportskeeda.com)
• Netflix censored the Punt Kick in all replay footage of the episode. (sportskeeda.com)
• The Punt Kick was previously banned by WWE due to head‑injury concerns. (sportskeeda.com)

Sources

• [1] sportskeeda.com — originally reported as “WWE forced to censor Cody Rhodes after he uses banned move on SmackDown”