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Cody Rhodes will face Randy Orton in a one-on-one revenge match at WWE Sunday Night Main Event on September 6 in Atlanta, after Orton attacked Rhodes and derailed their SmackDown main event.
Sami Zayn watches his WWE Championship hopes slip away again on SmackDown as Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton's confrontation ends the show on a cliffhanger, while CM Punk and Kevin Owens hype their Toronto title clash. The night also delivers major title changes: Tama & Talla Tonga win the WWE Tag Team titles, Jacy Jayne defeats Tiffany Stratton to become United States Champion (after Baron Corbin had retained earlier), and Chelsea Green remains Interim Women's Champion amid post-match threats from Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
WWE's early rundown pins Cody Rhodes to close the August 14 SmackDown in Boston, potentially setting up an Orton-related angle ahead of Money in the Bank; specifics may change before air.
Boston SmackDown on August 14 adds CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes, and Randy Orton to an already loaded lineup, just a week before Punk vs. Owens for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto. Paige also returns to confront Nikki Bella, while three titles are on the line: Baron Corbin (c) vs Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship, Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Jacy Jayne for the Women’s United States Championship, and a Triple Threat for the WWE Tag Team Championship featuring R-Truth & Damian Priest against the War Raiders and The MFT.
An early spoiler for WWE SmackDown on August 7, 2026 outlines a packed lineup including Cody Rhodes promos, Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill, Chelsea Green & Tiffany Stratton vs. Fatal Influence for the Women’s Tag Titles, a United States Championship defense by Baron Corbin (via cheating), plus backstage promos and planned interruptions from CM Punk and Kevin Owens, with a Shinsuke Nakamura return vignette; note that changes can occur before air.
Post-SummerSlam SmackDown leans into its star-studded main event, with CM Punk defending the title as Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton reignite their feud, Kevin Owens staking his claim for a title shot in Toronto, Sami Zayn stirring tension, and Charlotte Flair scoring a win over Jade Cargill aided by a debut moment from Tatum Paxley; Baron Corbin's US title storyline advances toward Carmelo Hayes. The show focused on storytelling and setting up future title battles more than action.
CM Punk acknowledged his SummerSlam win over Cody Rhodes was “dirty” because of Randy Orton’s interference and proposed a fix: Rhodes would be eligible for a rematch at any time, as a crowd of contenders vies for the title, with Orton and Owens positioned for future title opportunities.
CM Punk retained the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes after Randy Orton’s run-in, Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell to signal a rising era, Gunther defeated Nick Aldis, and Liv Morgan captured the Women’s World Championship by beating Iyo Sky; the night closed with a post-match moment as Brie Bella and Nikki Bella betrayed Paige.
CM Punk retained the WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2026 after Randy Orton made a surprise return and delivered an RKO to Cody Rhodes following a referee bump, costing Rhodes the title in a dramatic finish.
Oba Femi stunned Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell clash to win SummerSlam 2026 Night 1, with Lesnar later raising Femi’s hand. A surprise return by Randy Orton cost Cody Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship to CM Punk, while Liv Morgan defended the Women’s title and Gunther defeated Nick Aldis in other Night 1 results.
Chairs at WWE SummerSlam reportedly misprinted the CM Punk vs. Cody Rhodes match as a street fight; PWInsider says the bout’s stipulation hasn’t changed, and WWE has not publicly addressed the error.
CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes is set to headline Night 1 of SummerSlam 2026 for the Undisputed WWE Championship, with some marketing materials listing a Street Fight. An update from PWInsider says that was a mistake and the match will not carry that stipulation, though promotional items had suggested it; WWE has not officially confirmed the Street Fight format as of writing. The event takes place at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and the card includes several other matches.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes intensify their feud on SmackDown ahead of SummerSlam, with Rhodes admitting he doesn’t actually like Punk and Punk claiming he’s still the best in the ring and on the mic; recent on-air mishaps (a belt clip and mic drop) have fueled speculation about the title clash, echoing Punk’s infamous pipe-bomb promo.
WWE’s CM Punk and Cody Rhodes escalate their long-running feud as Punk wins the WWE Championship and clears the path for a singles match with Rhodes at SummerSlam, fueled by on-screen tension and social-media back-and-forth that’s pushing the storyline to new heat.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes are heightening the heat in their SummerSlam title feud following SNME, with on-screen taunting, a belt-shot incident, and a backstage confrontation that had both rivals pulled apart, hinting at further sparks or a heel turn as the rivalry moves toward the big pay-per-view.