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At WWE's Elimination Chamber, Seth Rollins made a surprise return to the ring, while Randy Orton outlasted competitors to earn a WWE Championship title match, setting up a high-profile showdown for the title.
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).
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.
Fightful Select reports that Drew McIntyre’s February 6 SmackDown promo critiquing CM Punk and Roman Reigns was written by Cristian Scovell, following earlier attacks by Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu; the segment framed McIntyre as SmackDown’s backbone and the defending Undisputed WWE Champion ahead of WrestleMania season.
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.
On SmackDown, Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell to win the WWE Championship, with the final steel cage stage decided after Jacob Fatu attacked both men. Killer Kross reacted to the title win on Twitter by posting a photo of McIntyre with the belt and the caption “You love to see it.” Kross, a former rival who had returned to WWE, left the company in August 2025 after prior feuds with McIntyre.
CM Punk won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Jey Uso at Saturday Night’s Main Event, prompting Uso to post a fiery Instagram story expressing his heartbreak and frustration, indicating a brewing rivalry.
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event featured championship matches, with CM Punk winning the vacant World Heavyweight Championship and Jade Cargill capturing her first WWE Women's Championship, amidst other notable results and story developments.
Cody Rhodes was involved in a serious incident at the end of SmackDown where Drew McIntyre attacked him with the WWE Championship belt, leading to concerns about Rhodes's condition and hinting at a future title defense at Clash in Paris.
WWE SummerSlam Night 2 featured Cody Rhodes winning the Undisputed WWE Championship, John Cena's emotional final run overshadowed by Brock Lesnar's unexpected return, a standout triple-threat match in the women's division, an intense TLC tag team match, and ongoing storylines with wrestlers like Lyra Valkyria, Becky Lynch, and Solo Sikoa, setting the stage for future WWE storylines and rivalries.
Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam but may be stripped of the title on RAW if he cannot defend it at Clash in Paris due to medical reasons, with speculation about a potential challenger and storyline developments. Triple H confirmed Rollins' injury was part of a storyline, and there are ongoing rumors about the title's future.
Former WWE star Virgil, real name Michael Jones, has passed away at the age of 61. Known for his time as the bodyguard of Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Virgil had a significant impact on wrestling in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He also had a stint in WCW as Vincent and made appearances for AEW in recent years. Tributes poured in from current and former pro wrestlers following the announcement of his passing.
The WWE Championship celebrates its 60th anniversary this week, with Roman Reigns currently holding the title. The championship has been held by legendary wrestlers such as Buddy Rogers, John Cena, and Steve Austin. WWE is celebrating the milestone with a weeklong social media event featuring special editions of WWE Top 10 and WWE Playlist, original video features, and never-before-seen photos.