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sports1 day ago•1 min saved

Elimination Chamber reshapes WrestleMania lineup as Punk vs Reigns looms

At WWE Elimination Chamber in Chicago, Cody Rhodes fell short in the men’s chamber while CM Punk retained the World Heavyweight Championship and is set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania in Las Vegas. Drew McIntyre’s interference pushes Rhodes into a SmackDown title clash, potentially reshaping WrestleMania plans with Randy Orton also in Las Vegas. Rhea Ripley earned a WrestleMania spot, AJ Lee captured her first title in over a decade, and the night ended with the reveal of a masked man and who was in the box, leaving several WrestleMania matchups still uncertain.

via New York Post|

#cody-rhodes #elimination-chamber #rhea-ripley

wwe-news1 day ago•9 min saved

McIntyre to defend WWE Title vs. Rhodes on SmackDown after Elimination Chamber chaos

After Elimination Chamber, Nick Aldis announced on SmackDown that Drew McIntyre will defend the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes this Friday; Rhodes earned the title shot by winning the Chamber, while Randy Orton earned a Mania title opportunity, setting up further storyline angles (including possible Logan Paul/Paul Heyman involvement).

via Pro Wrestling Dot Net|

#cody-rhodes #drew-mcintyre #elimination-chamber

sports1 day ago•2 min saved

Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes Set for Friday SmackDown WWE Championship

SmackDown GM Nick Aldis announced that Drew McIntyre will defend the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes this Friday on SmackDown, setting up a marquee title clash ahead of WrestleMania following the Elimination Chamber event.

via NoDQ.com|

#cody-rhodes #drew-mcintyre #nick-aldis

sportsentertainment1 day ago•2 min saved

WWE Championship Shake-Up: Rhodes Set to Challenge McIntyre Ahead of WrestleMania 42

After Elimination Chamber, Nick Aldis announced that Drew McIntyre will defend the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes on SmackDown, casting doubt on Randy Orton vs. McIntyre for WrestleMania 42 and potentially reshaping the WrestleMania title picture.

via WrestleTalk|

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sports9 days ago•4 min saved

Feb 20 WWE SmackDown Spoilers Point to Elimination Chamber Qualifiers

WWE SmackDown on February 20, 2026 is teased with a Cody Rhodes segment, Ilja Dragunov vs Tama Tonga, Jade Cargill segment, and both women and men Elimination Chamber Qualifiers (Nia Jax vs Charlotte Flair vs Kiana James; Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes vs Damian Priest). Iyo Sky vs Giulia was changed to Rhea Ripley vs Giulia, and last‑minute changes to the lineup are possible before air, per BodySlam.net via Ringside News.

via Ringside News|

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sports-entertainment15 days ago•2 min saved

Cody Rhodes Sparks Backlash as 'Super Cena' Tag Trends After SmackDown Win

Cody Rhodes earned a spot in the 2026 Elimination Chamber by winning a February 13 SmackDown triple threat over Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn, but online fans labeled him 'Cody Super Cena,' criticizing his dominant booking and questioning whether his WrestleMania main-event path against Drew McIntyre is ideal, while some call for more opportunities for rising stars as WrestleMania ticket sales show signs of softening.

via Ringside News|

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sports15 days ago•2 min saved

Rhodes survives SmackDown chaos to secure WrestleMania title shot

On SmackDown, Cody Rhodes outlasted Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn in a chaotic triple-threat, aided by Drew McIntyre's interference, to win and qualify for the men's Elimination Chamber for a shot at the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42.

via Cageside Seats|

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sports23 days ago•1 min saved

Rhodes or Fatu Eye Elimination Chamber Bid as SmackDown Sets Triple-Threat Qualifier

WWE announced a triple-threat Elimination Chamber qualifier pitting Cody Rhodes, Jacob Fatu, and Sami Zayn on next week’s SmackDown, with the winner earning a title shot against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Feb. 13 show will air on SyFy due to Olympic coverage and features two Chamber qualifiers and two title matches, making it likely that one of Rhodes or Fatu will be out of the running for the Chamber next week.

via Cageside Seats|

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sports23 days ago•1 min saved

Rhodes fires up SmackDown, taunts McIntyre and sets WrestleMania plan in motion

Cody Rhodes interrupted WWE Champion Drew McIntyre on SmackDown, adopting the persona 'Raheem' and delivering a provocative promo as he tees up a WrestleMania path. McIntyre escaped, but Rhodes learned his next hurdle is an Elimination Chamber qualifier next week, per GM Nick Aldis, with the winner potentially moving toward a title shot at WrestleMania.

via Cageside Seats|

#cody-rhodes #elimination-chamber #smackdown

sports26 days ago•2 min saved

Drew McIntyre Interferes at Royal Rumble, Sets Sights on Rhodes and Bloodline

During the Men’s Royal Rumble, Drew McIntyre appeared at ringside and hit a Claymore on Cody Rhodes, sending him out of the match. He later defended the move, saying Rhodes deserved to be eliminated and that he’s at his best when the champion, signaling ongoing beef with Rhodes and lingering feuds with The Bloodline. Roman Reigns won the Rumble, with rumors about CM Punk for WrestleMania, and McIntyre teased unfinished business with The Bloodline while urging the OTC to back him as a WrestleMania challenger if that path remains open.

via Wrestling Inc.|

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entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Cardona Signals 2026 Royal Rumble Return Ahead of WWE Debut

WWE signing Matt Cardona teased a potential entry into the 2026 Men’s Royal Rumble after re-signing with WWE, posting on Twitter that he’s ‘ALWAYZ READY’ and aiming to throw opponents over the top rope toward WrestleMania. He noted he’ll be in Saudi Arabia next week, while other announced entrants for the men’s and women’s Rumbles include Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, Roman Reigns, and female stars like Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, and members of The Judgment Day.

via WrestleTalk|

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wwe1 month ago•22 min saved

SNME night surprise: Rhodes and Fatu never wrestled, yet the moment stole the show

At the Montreal Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu didn’t have their advertised singles match. Instead, Fatu attacked before the bell and a chaotic arena-wide brawl erupted, ending with WWE Champion Drew McIntyre sending them through tables from the crowd. The crowd loved the spectacle even though the match didn’t take place.

via cagesideseats.com|

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sports1 month ago•1 min saved

McIntyre's Title Win Sets WrestleMania Roadmap as Rhodes and Zayn Circulate

Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell on SmackDown, with interference from Jacob Fatu, and is expected to carry the WWE Championship into WrestleMania, with Rhodes as the leading challenger; Sami Zayn has been discussed as a potential world-title contender and is part of a four-way at SNME to decide who faces McIntyre at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh, with Zayn as a betting favorite.

via NoDQ.com|

#cody-rhodes #drew-mcintyre #sami-zayn

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Drew McIntyre Wins Undisputed WWE Title in London, Sparks New Rematch Windfall

On the January 16 SmackDown in London’s OVO Arena Wembley, Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes to become the new Undisputed WWE Champion and announced a contract clause blocking Rhodes from an automatic rematch; Randy Orton declared he’d be the next champion, Jacob Fatu interrupted, and The Miz launched an early qualifying match with a Skull Crushing Finale, signaling a chaotic title picture ahead.

via Ringside News|

#cody-rhodes #drew-mcintyre #entertainment

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

London SmackDown Spoilers Preview: McIntyre Headlines, Royal Rumble Showdown Looms

London SmackDown spoilers set up a Royal Rumble title showdown: Drew McIntyre remains champion and headlines the night, as four qualifying matches determine his first challenger for a WWE title shot in a four-way at Saturday Night's Main Event (Orton def. Miz; Sami Zayn vs Ilja Dragunov; Damian Priest vs Solo Sikoa; Matt Cardona vs Trick Williams). Cody Rhodes returns, declares for the Royal Rumble, and confronts Jacob Fatu in a tense segment. In the women’s division, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss defeated Giulia and Kianna James, with post-match chaos from Nia Jax and Lash Legend. A Bray Wyatt/Uncle Howdy vignette and Sikoa’s lantern storyline with Bo Dallas add further layers to the night’s buildup around the title picture and the tag team storyline.

via Cageside Seats|

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