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Gunther attacked Nick Aldis on SmackDown after it was announced that he would team with Sami Zayn to face Cody Rhodes and CM Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event, choking Aldis before officials could intervene. The feud appears far from over, and Cody Rhodes later came to Aldis’ aid as SmackDown went off the air, with Gunther walking away from a potential one-on-one bout.
After Night of Champions, Gunther confronted WWE GM Nick Aldis backstage about another title loss and was shoved by Aldis as officials separated them, with Aldis signaling they’d settle it on Friday. In Saudi Arabia’s main event, Sami Zayn defeated Cody Rhodes by roll-up to win the WWE Championship after a chaotic finish, a result tied to Gunther’s ongoing pursuit of a rematch and a possible three‑way with Zayn and Rhodes at Night of Champions.
After Night of Champions, where Sami Zayn dethroned Gunther, speculation emerged about a Gunther–Nick Aldis feud. A backstage confrontation in Riyadh has fans buzzing that Aldis could return to in‑ring action, potentially challenging Gunther at Summerslam.
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.
WWE's Elimination Chamber weekend in Chicago was built around a mystery box that Pearce planned to open with Nick Aldis, but the box appeared on SmackDown and RAW backstage despite explicit instructions to move it to Chicago, turning the storyline into an embarrassing misstep as it lingered in the background during multiple segments.
WWE announced a major episode of SmackDown on June 6, 2025, featuring all participants of the Money in the Bank ladder matches, a six-woman tag team match, and a confrontation between Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, John Cena, and Logan Paul, leading up to Money in the Bank.
WWE SmackDown's episode tonight will feature Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes opening the show, as announced by SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. Additionally, a WWE Tag-Team Championship match between The Motor City Machine Guns and The Street Profits is confirmed.
Nick Aldis, the "SmackDown" General Manager, announced a Philadelphia Street Fight for WrestleMania 40, pitting Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits against The Final Testament in a six-man tag team match with Street Fight rules, following a heated feud between the factions. The match is expected to be intense and chaotic, with potential involvement from other members and anything goes in the home of extreme, Philadelphia.
Following a tense interaction on SmackDown, here are five potential ways Roman Reigns could retaliate against Nick Aldis, including threatening to no-show the Royal Rumble, having The Bloodline walk out on SmackDown, Paul Heyman showing up on RAW, Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa taking the Blue brand hostage, and forcing Nick Aldis to compete in the ring.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has announced a match between Randy Orton and Solo Sikoa, with potential implications for the upcoming title fight. The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, will be present for the contract signing, where Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles will be involved. With the Bloodline attempting to disrupt Aldis' plans, it remains to be seen how Aldis will counteract any interference and how Reigns will respond.
Mickie James expresses disappointment and frustration over Randy Orton's attack on her husband, Nick Aldis, during a recent episode of WWE SmackDown. James had hoped to collaborate with Orton on a lucrative venture but was upset when Orton targeted Aldis instead of the "SmackDown" GM, Adam Pearce. James also mentioned her dissatisfaction with Aldis' torn suit during the attack. Orton has since paid a fine for his actions.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown is returning to the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati on April 26, 2024. Randy Orton has signed an exclusive contract with the SmackDown brand and made his return by RKO'ing SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis. To celebrate Orton's return, WWE has released a four-hour long full-match marathon of his past matches against top wrestlers.
WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has officially suspended Kevin Owens after he broke the rule of not getting physical with anyone on the roster. Owens had been feuding with Grayson Waller and Austin Theory and retaliated by stunning Waller in the ring. Despite apologizing, Owens is now suspended, with no word on the duration of the suspension.
Steve Maclin (formerly Steve Cutler of WWE) defeated Kushida to become the new Impact world champion at the Rebellion PPV event. Former Impact world champion Nick Aldis returned to the company and confronted Maclin after he attacked Impact president Scott D'Amore.
WWE is reportedly going through a "hiring freeze" and has not hired any main roster talent this year. Sources speculate that Vince McMahon's return and the company's sale to Endeavor Group are reasons behind the freeze. Triple H reportedly wanted to hire Nick Aldis, but like other potential hires, he has been "left out in the cold" since McMahon's return. The firing of Senior Vice President of Talent Operations and Strategy, James Kimball, was also a reason why some on WWE's radar had no contact after the company had shown interest.