Cody Rhodes Claims WWE Championship; WrestleMania 42 Title Match Confirmed
Cody Rhodes has made history by becoming a three-time WWE Champion, solidifying his status in the wrestling world. His latest title victory took place during the main event of Friday’s SmackDown, where he faced Drew McIntyre.
Cody Rhodes Defeats Drew McIntyre
The match featured a series of dramatic events. An initial referee incident caused a disruption. In a surprising twist, Rhodes summoned a second referee, which led to a close nearfall. However, after surviving a nearfall from McIntyre, the former champion retaliated by knocking down the second referee with a headbutt.
As McIntyre attempted to leverage a steel chair to regain control, Jacob Fatu made an unexpected entrance, seizing the chair from him. This momentary distraction allowed Rhodes to recover and execute a super cutter, ultimately pinning McIntyre after landing his signature move, the Crossroads.
Upcoming WrestleMania 42 Title Match
With this victory, it is now confirmed that Cody Rhodes will defend his championship against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, scheduled for next month. Prior to the main event, WWE announced a contract signing for this highly anticipated match to take place on the following week’s SmackDown.
Randy Orton has already responded to the news via social media, posting a video of himself watching Rhodes claim the title. This unexpected championship match came to fruition after McIntyre’s interference had previously cost Rhodes a victory at the Elimination Chamber.
A confrontation ensued after the show when Nick Aldis, visibly frustrated, confirmed the title match during a post-show panel discussion. This led to a heated exchange between Aldis and McIntyre, further intensifying the rivalry.
Previous Encounters
- January 9: McIntyre defeated Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match on SmackDown.
- The match concluded with Fatu entering the steel cage, leading to chaos and McIntyre escaping while Rhodes attempted to intervene.
The road to WrestleMania 42 promises to be exhilarating as Cody Rhodes looks to maintain his championship reign against the formidable Randy Orton. For further updates on WWE events and news, stay tuned to Filmogaz.com.
