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Orton Dominates SmackDown as Mania Storylines Heat Up
sports-entertainment13 days ago

Orton Dominates SmackDown as Mania Storylines Heat Up

Orton opened SmackDown with a fiery promo and a dominant win over Matt Cardona, setting the stage for his WrestleMania clash while Cody Rhodes watched from ringside. Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams’ miscue, hinting at a Zayn–Williams program at Mania. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu were booked in an Unsanctioned WrestleMania match, and Jade Cargill’s trio continued to target Rhea Ripley to keep their feud alive. Jelly Roll defeated Kit Wilson in a crowd-pleasing segment, and a post‑match confrontation saw Cody Rhodes confront Orton as the show closed with Orton’s ominous grin.

Orton Unleashed and McIntyre Injury Tease Spark SmackDown's WrestleMania Build
sports-entertainment13 days ago

Orton Unleashed and McIntyre Injury Tease Spark SmackDown's WrestleMania Build

WWE SmackDown from Pittsburgh set the WrestleMania pace with Randy Orton looming backstage and threatening more chaos, Cody Rhodes set to return to address him, and a major injury tease for Drew McIntyre. The night also featured Jelly Roll’s surprise win over Kit Wilson, interruptions and new alliances involving Jade Cargill, plus injury updates for Nikki Bella and hints of title drama including a possible United States Title defense, all shaping the Road to WrestleMania.

WWE Title Shuffle: McIntyre’s Brief Reign as a WrestleMania Pivot
sports28 days ago

WWE Title Shuffle: McIntyre’s Brief Reign as a WrestleMania Pivot

Drew McIntyre briefly captured the Undisputed WWE Championship before Cody Rhodes reclaimed it weeks later, a move reportedly intended to refresh the main event scene ahead of WrestleMania. McIntyre anticipated a short reign; the switch followed concerns about a stale title picture, fan backlash to Rhodes vs. Reigns, and Bron Breakker’s injury, with Road Dogg cited as a creative influencer behind the pivot.

WWE WrestleMania 42: The shelved McIntyre-Rhodes Hell in a Cell pitch
sports1 month ago

WWE WrestleMania 42: The shelved McIntyre-Rhodes Hell in a Cell pitch

PWInsider reports WWE floated a Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 42, but the company proceeded with Rhodes vs. Randy Orton as the Mania title bout, with McIntyre potentially facing Jacob Fatu. Orton earned his title shot at Elimination Chamber, Rhodes won the title back on SmackDown, and the Rhodes-vs-Orton plan remains the likely Mania match for now.

Cody Rhodes Claims WWE Title, Sets WrestleMania 42 Showdown with Orton
sports1 month 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.

SmackDown Could Spark WWE Title Change Ahead of WrestleMania 42
entertainment1 month ago

SmackDown Could Spark WWE Title Change Ahead of WrestleMania 42

PWInsider reports a likely WWE title change on this Friday's SmackDown: Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes for the title, with the winner defending against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42. Plans could change, but the focus appears to be Cody vs. Orton this year. McIntyre’s WrestleMania path remains uncertain, with options including a triple threat, a pairing with Jacob Fatu, or an angle with Nick Aldis.

Rhodes Poised for Undisputed Title Change on Friday SmackDown
entertainment1 month 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.