The biggest threats to Cody Rhodes’ WWE title reign are all on a different roster
Cody Rhodes called out top rivals on SmackDown, but analysis suggests his truest threats are elsewhere.
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📍 How it ended
Cody Rhodes appeared on SmackDown to address Gunther and Sami Zayn. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 134d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The June 26 episode of WWE SmackDown took place in London, featuring Cody Rhodes addressing the audience. Coverage notes that Rhodes called out Gunther and Sami Zayn during the segment. Additionally, a WWE star received "Who Are You?" chants from the crowd.
Analysis from Cageside Seats highlights a strategic issue, noting that the most significant threats to Rhodes' title reign are currently located on a different roster. CBS Sports and Bleacher Report provided results and grades for the event, which precedes Night of Champions 2026. Yahoo Sports also reported on alleged internal unhappiness regarding online leaks of the show.
Attention now turns to the upcoming Night of Champions 2026 event. Observers are also monitoring the fallout from reported internal dissatisfaction following the leak of SmackDown results online. Coverage does not yet specify how WWE plans to address the roster disparity mentioned in analysis.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 134d ago.
Quick answers
Who did Cody Rhodes call out on SmackDown?
Coverage from CBS Sports indicates he called out Gunther and Sami Zayn.
What internal issue was reported regarding WWE?
Yahoo Sports reported claims of internal unhappiness after SmackDown leaked online.
What is the context for this SmackDown episode?
The event took place in London and occurred before Night of Champions 2026.
Coverage (14)
- WWE Star Gets ‘Who Are You?’ Chants on SmackDown in London Yahoo Sports · 137d ago
- SmackDown results: June 26, 2026 WWE · 137d ago
- SmackDown recap & reactions: Warning shots Cageside Seats · 137d ago
- WWE SmackDown Results 6/26 Yahoo Sports · 137d ago
- WWE SmackDown Winners, Grades and Reaction Before Night of Champions 2026 Bleacher Report · 137d ago
- WWE SmackDown results, live discussion: Cody Rhodes speaks Cageside Seats · 137d ago
- WWE SmackDown Live Updates, Results and Highlights From June 26 Bleacher Report · 137d ago
- Smackdown card tonight. What time does Friday night Smackdown start. Asbury Park Press · 137d ago
- WWE SmackDown results, review, grades for June 26 as Cody Rhodes calls out Gunther, Sami Zayn CBS Sports · 137d ago
- WWE SmackDown Tonight (6/26/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream Sports Illustrated · 137d ago
- What time does Smackdown come on tonight? WWE Smackdown live today Asbury Park Press · 137d ago
- Report Claims 'Internal Unhappiness' In WWE After SmackDown Leaks Online Yahoo Sports · 137d ago
- SmackDown: June 26, 2026 WWE · 137d ago
- The biggest threats to Cody Rhodes’ WWE title reign are all on a different roster Cageside Seats · 137d ago
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