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Cody Rhodes Clinches Undisputed WWE Title, Sets WrestleMania 42 Showdown
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Cody Rhodes Clinches Undisputed WWE Title, Sets WrestleMania 42 Showdown

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre to become the Undisputed WWE Champion, his third reign, setting up a WrestleMania 42 title clash with Randy Orton; the show also featured Carmelo Hayes defending the US Title against El Hijo Del Dr. Wagner Jr., a Jade Cargill–Rhea Ripley face-off that teased their WrestleMania showdown, Flair & Bliss defeating Giulia & Kiana James to boost their contender status, and Damian Priest & R-Truth winning Tag Team Turmoil to earn a title shot, while backstage momentum and promos continued WrestleMania storyline threads.

Cody Rhodes Claims WWE Title, Sets WrestleMania 42 Showdown with Orton
sports3 hours ago

Cody Rhodes Claims WWE Title, Sets WrestleMania 42 Showdown with Orton

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre on SmackDown to win the WWE Championship for the third time, in a chaotic finish involving a second referee and interference by Jacob Fatu, then pinned McIntyre with a crossroads to secure the title and set up a WrestleMania 42 match against Randy Orton. A contract signing for WrestleMania 42 was also announced for next week’s SmackDown.

Rhodes Poised for Undisputed Title Change on Friday SmackDown
entertainment2 days ago

Rhodes Poised for Undisputed Title Change on Friday SmackDown

Internal WWE plans hint that Cody Rhodes could win Friday's SmackDown to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship and defend against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, with Orton’s Elimination Chamber victory serving as a setup; McIntyre’s WrestleMania role remains unclear and other angles (including a potential triple threat or Nick Aldis angle) are being discussed, though plans can still change.

Ripley Clinches Mania Shot as Orton Wins Chicago Chamber
sports-entertainment6 days ago

Ripley Clinches Mania Shot as Orton Wins Chicago Chamber

Chicago's Elimination Chamber crowned Rhea Ripley as the Women’s Chamber winner to challenge Jade Cargill at WrestleMania 42; AJ Lee defeated Becky Lynch to become Women’s Intercontinental Champion; CM Punk retained the World Championship against Finn Balor; Randy Orton won the men’s Chamber after Seth Rollins unmasked at ringside, teeing up Mania programs; the crate moment teased but fizzled, yet the show successfully kickstarted WrestleMania storylines.

Morgan picks Vaquer for WrestleMania 42’s Women’s World Championship
wwe11 days ago

Morgan picks Vaquer for WrestleMania 42’s Women’s World Championship

Liv Morgan revealed on Raw that she will challenge Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at WrestleMania 42, cementing Vaquer vs Morgan and leaving Jade Cargill’s title to be decided by an Elimination Chamber winner or TBD opponent; the WrestleMania 42 lineup also features CM Punk vs Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.

Bronson Reed sidelined with distal bicep tear ahead of Elimination Chamber
wwe11 days ago

Bronson Reed sidelined with distal bicep tear ahead of Elimination Chamber

Bronson Reed suffered a distal bicep tear during Monday Night Raw in Atlanta and was ruled out indefinitely, with surgery a possibility that could sideline him for 3–6 months. The injury came while he was in a triple-threat to qualify for the Elimination Chamber, just six days from WrestleMania 42, and adds to injuries affecting The Vision ahead of the big show.

LA Knight Return Rumors Spotlight Cody Rhodes Shift and WrestleMania 42 Buzz
rumor-roundup1 month ago

LA Knight Return Rumors Spotlight Cody Rhodes Shift and WrestleMania 42 Buzz

The Jan. 12, 2026 Rumor Roundup flags LA Knight’s imminent WWE TV return (reportedly traveling to Germany), notes Cody Rhodes is expected to undergo a “character shift” but not turn heel, and confirms WrestleMania 42 top-card is locked in. It also covers potential NXT moves (Blake Monroe not being pushed to the main roster and Jaida Parker slated to return) and Killer Kelly’s exit from TNA, with all items presented as rumors to be taken with caution.

WWE's R-Truth Celebrates 17 Years Before Release and Tribute
wrestling9 months ago

WWE's R-Truth Celebrates 17 Years Before Release and Tribute

The article discusses various wrestling rumors, including potential WWE releases, WrestleMania 42 possibly being held in Las Vegas, R-Truth turning down a WWE contract, Mariah May getting a new WWE name, and AEW's interest in reviving 'Being The Elite' and a BTE movie, along with Wardlow's injury and TV role. All are unconfirmed rumors and should be taken with caution.