The hunter is the hunted on WWE SmackDown, and the champ is angry. "The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu's hopes to challenge undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes were crushed after Fatu was discovered bloodied, beaten and missing teeth backstage.

The march toward Saturday Night's Main Event is on and it appears as though it's going to be a chaotic one. Friday night's episode of WWE SmackDown was filled w

Friday's chaotic "WWE SmackDown" broadcast ended with all formalities dashed, as Cody Rhodes turned an unsanctioned brawl with Drew McIntyre into a title match.

Cody Rhodes has been proudly carrying the Undisputed WWE Championship on his shoulder since SummerSlam this year. Ever since winning the coveted title, he has only defended it once.

Drew McIntyre explains his reaction to Cody Rhodes causing a DQ on Friday’s WWE SmackDown.

Cody Rhodes could enter WrestleMania 42 as WWE Champion and there is a potential challenger who could finish his story by turning heel.

WWE SmackDown after Crown Jewel 2025 ended with Cody Rhodes suffering a loss via disqualification against Drew McIntyre.

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre at Wrestlepalooza on Saturday to retain the WWE Championship. After beating John Cena at SummerSlam to become a two-time WWE champion, Rhodes joined forces with Cena on the Aug. 8 episode of SmackDown.

Tonight's SmackDown left the WWE fans on their feet with jaw-dropping matches and dramatic segments. Here's everything that happened tonight!

At the PLE, Cody Rhodes lost to Seth Rollins and was unsuccessful in his mission to repeat as men’s Crown Jewel Champion. Rhodes will kick off the show tonight and address that loss, along with what’s next for him in his WWE Championship reign.

Cody Rhodes' next WWE title defense will be at Salt Lake City in the company's rare visit to the city. He provided some crucial details about his next title defense in the aftermath of his loss at Crown Jewel 2025.