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Today we will enjoy a new live coverage of WWE SmackDown, which this time will be broadcast live from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany. This will be the first weekly show of the company in this new European tour leading up to the Royal Rumble.
A highlight will be a new episode of the rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, which will culminate in a Three Stages of Hell Match with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line. Additionally, The Wyatt Sicks will once again face MFT, this time in a "family vs. family" tag team match. As always, we invite you to comment on the post to give your opinion on what happens on this week's blue brand show.
WWE SmackDown starts on Netflix!
We see the arrival of some of tonight's protagonists: Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Carmelo Hayes, Giulia (with Kiana James), and Alexa Bliss.
Randy Orton is the one to open the show. The fans welcome him with a great ovation before singing his theme "Voices" at the top of their lungs. "THEY TALK TO ME," they shout in unison. "The Viper" continues his path to the ring while greeting some fans in the front rows. Orton poses in one of the corners to end his entrance. "Randy, Randy, Randy!" the fans chant. Microphone in hand, Randy welcomes everyone to Friday Night SmackDown. "Randy, Randy, Randy!" they chant again. "I've had some months..." he begins to say before...
Trick Williams interrupts the promo
"Whoop that Trick!" the fans exclaim to welcome the new talent of the blue brand. Williams heads to the ring to ask for a microphone. Trick tries to address Orton, but the fans interrupt him with chants of "RKO." "In case you haven't heard yet, a new star has arrived and his name is Trick Williams," says the former NXT champion. Trick points out that everyone loves him. How could it be otherwise? "I'm 6'5 feet tall. 150 pounds. I have abs, three chains, two legs. I stand with all my presence. Randy Orton, you better do the math. We're not in 2006. We're in 2026. Let's talk about that," he says.
"You want to talk about that? Let's talk then," Orton replies. "I'm 6'5 feet tall. 270 pounds. I have five kids, a very sexy wife. I love lemon and pepper chicken. But the only number that matters in this count is 14, because it represents the number of world championships I've won." Randy acknowledges that he sees a future star in Williams. He has the physique, the mic skills, and the confidence needed for it. However, he believes he's not smart enough. If not, why, out of all the superstars he could have interrupted, did he choose him?
Trick appreciates Randy's words, whom he considers one of the greatest wrestlers in the business. However, he has come to SmackDown for one reason: to face the best. And yes, he has the brains and courage to stand in front of someone as big as Orton. Williams assures that he has great respect for him, and that's why he has traveled to Berlin to warn him. "This is no longer the year of The Viper. This is the year of Trick Williams. This is the year we're going to kick all that (Whoop that All) around the world," says Williams as he extends his hands turning his back to Randy.
"I don't know what they taught you in NXT, but someone should have warned you never to turn your back on The Viper. I'll let it pass this time. But if it happens again, I'm not going to Whoop that Trick, I'm going to kick your ass," says Randy. An upset Williams stands in front of Orton. Without a word, Trick hits the microphone of "The Viper," which ends up at ringside. Randy responds with a right hand to start an assault on Williams, to whom he applies a Modified DDT. Orton prepares to execute an RKO, but The Miz appears behind him to surprise him! The Miz is about to perform a Skull Crushing Finale, but Randy blocks it to respond with an RKO. The Miz and Trick end up at ringside. Orton poses in the ring before heading backstage. At that moment, Rey Fenix makes his entrance. The Mexican stops next to Randy. "Do me a favor: kick his ass," says Orton to the masked man before continuing his way.
Trick Williams vs. Rey Fenix
Williams faces off against Fenix before both measure their strengths. Trick surprises the Mexican from behind, grabbing him by the mask to knock him down to the mat. Rey quickly responds, applying several roll-ups that almost secure the victory. Trick counterattacks with a shoulder tackle before taking his opponent to one of the corners.
Williams unleashes an offensive based on the application of chops. Fenix demonstrates his great balance on the ropes to escape from the clutches of his opponent, to whom he applies a diving dropkick. Trick ends up at ringside. Rey tries to launch himself with a suicide dive, but Williams drops to the ground, interrupting Fenix's plans. He regains momentum, and at that moment, Trick returns to surprise him with a spinning kick. Williams finishes off the Mexican with a Broken Arrow. 1..2..NO.
Trick continues to punish his opponent inside and outside the ring. Williams throws Fenix against the metal stairs before bringing him back into the ring. Trick corners his opponent, where he kicks him at will. Fenix falls to ringside, where he tries to catch his breath. Rey returns, only to be surprised by a spinning kick. 1..2..NO. Williams lands several punches on his rival, who is still lying on the mat.
Fenix recovers to execute a combo of kicks on his opponent. Both men end up lying on the mat. Trick and Rey exchange attacks. Williams blocks a charge from the Mexican to respond with a pop-up uppercut. 1..2..NO. The action moves towards one of the corners. Rey unleashes a rain of elbows on Williams before throwing him to the mat with a hurricanrana. 1..2..NO.
Fenix launches a Moonsault Press, but Trick receives him with his legs. Williams performs a Trick Shot. 1..2..NO. Trick tries again, this time with an uranage. 1..2..NO. Fenix recovers to execute an inverted tornado DDT. 1...2...NO. Rey performs a Tightrope Penalty Kick on Trick before launching himself at his opponent. Williams stops him in mid-air to look for a roll-up. Trick grabs the Mexican's pants to exert more pressure. 1...2...3.
Winner: Trick Williams
Byron Saxton interviews Giulia and Kiana James backstage. Byron asks the Italo-Japanese what it means to her to have regained the United States Championship. "Huh? My title? It's back where it belongs!", responds "The Beautiful Madness." James adds that her client has turned the women's division of SmackDown upside down, which she will soon dominate completely. Giulia promises that tonight she will set an example with Alexa Bliss, a legend of this division. "It's nothing personal, Byron. Just necessary," says Kiana as Giulia addresses the camera in Japanese. "Arrivederci," says the champion before leaving with her manager.
We see a video recap of last week's main event, an Ambulance Match that ended with Damian Priest's victory over Aleister Black.
Byron Saxton interviews Damian Priest backstage. Damian is relieved to have ended a rivalry that lasted half a year. And he did it by winning the war. As for his goals for 2026... well, he has seen many claiming an opportunity for the Undisputed WWE Championship. "I want to join that group, because I know that path will probably lead me to someone I have a lot of respect for, Cody Rhodes," says Priest. "Or...", says Drew McIntyre as he interrupts the interview. Damian is aware that McIntyre is very dangerous and that there is a possibility that he will win the top championship tonight. But if that happens, maybe they will face each other again. "Remind the world what happened to your brain, how it turned to mush the last time you and I were in a ring together. Good luck, warrior," says Damian before leaving.
Byron takes advantage of McIntyre's presence to interview him before his match tonight. "Emotions are running high. Not mine, but Cody's," says Drew as he recalls the hatred in Rhodes' eyes when last week he burned that photograph with his father in front of him. "That's why I can't imagine the look on his face when he sees that I have this," he says as he shows a gold watch. The Scotsman reveals that it is the same watch that Dusty Rhodes had to pawn to get money and secure Cody and his family's future. "And I can tell you what Cody's future will be: he will be disqualified in the first fall. And then I'll only need one more for, finally, finally, FINALLY! Drew McIntyre to be WWE Champion," says the Scotsman as he smiles maliciously with the watch in his hand.
We see Alexa Bliss talking on the phone with Charlotte Flair. Alexa assures "The Queen" that she was unaware that she would have a title opportunity tonight, which is why she hadn't told her anything. Flair, on the other hand, seems to be sick with the flu. Bliss asks her to take care of herself before hanging up. Nia Jax and Lash Legend appear on the scene to mock Alexa. Nia suggests that "The Queen" simply didn't show up because she couldn't stand not being the center of attention. "I think you say that because it's something you would do," Bliss replies. She then turns to Lash. "As someone who has been in your position, I'll give you some advice: leave her before she drags you down," says Alexa. "And now, if you'll excuse me, I have a match to attend to," she adds before heading to the ring. Jax asks Legend not to pay attention to Alexa. And so we reach the end of this segment.
We see influencer and footballer Sidney Friede in the front row.
United States Women's Championship Match
Giulia (c) (with Kiana James) vs. Alexa Bliss
Giulia taunts Alexa before pushing her. The challenger responds in kind. Giulia traps her opponent to execute a snap suplex. Giulia crushes Bliss in one of the corners before launching herself with a diving dropkick. 1..2..NO. Giulia grabs her opponent by the hair to throw her from side to side of the ring. Bliss dodges a charge from Giulia, who ends up at ringside. Alexa jumps on her with an apron cannonball before posing next to the title.
Bliss brings Giulia back into the ring. The referee checks on the champion's condition, a moment that Kiana takes advantage of to knock Lexi off the apron. Giulia then approaches the challenger to apply a neckbreaker against the floor. The champion continues to punish Bliss, whom she keeps immobilized between the ropes. Giulia executes a dropkick against Alexa's back. 1..2..NO.
Giulia performs a powerslam on Alexa. 1..2..NO. Bliss surprises the champion with a roll-up, only to receive a kick in response. "The Beautiful Madness" punishes Bliss with the help of the ropes, prompting the referee to intervene. Kiana takes advantage of this to throw a punch at Alexa. Without hesitation, she manages to recover to unleash a series of attacks on the champion, ending with a spinning neckbreaker. 1..2..NO. Giulia responds with a headbutt.
Bliss knocks down the champion before launching herself with a spinning senton. Her opponent dodges to respond with a knee strike. Alexa blocks Giulia's finisher and prepares to apply her Sister Abigail, but James climbs onto the apron to cause a distraction. Giulia tries to take advantage, but ends up receiving a DDT. Alexa slaps Kiana, who falls to the mat.
The referee asks James to leave the ring. Meanwhile, the challenger seeks height in one of the corners, ready to execute a Twisted Bliss. Suddenly, Lash Legend appears on the scene to push Bliss, who falls onto the mat. Giulia takes advantage to catch her and finish her off with a definitive Northern Lights Bomb. 1..2..3.
Winner and STILL United States Champion: Giulia
Giulia and James head back to backstage as Legend and Nia Jax enter the ring to mock Alexa. Nia pulls her to her feet to whip her into Lash, who greets her with a right hand. Legend positions a knocked-out Bliss near one of the corners so Jax can finish her off with an Annihilator. "The Irresistible Force" and "The Boujee Bully" pose in the center of the ring as the segment comes to an end.
We head backstage, where Nick Aldis welcomes Jordynne Grace after she officially signed her Superstar contract with the blue brand. "Jordynne, you’ve made the right decision. It’s a great pleasure for me to officially welcome you to SmackDown", says the General Manager. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre interrupt the conversation. Green doesn’t understand how Aldis can waste his time with Grace and ignore the "almost last United States Champion." With that said, she reminds him that she still hasn’t received her rematch. Nick points out that right now he’s busy finalizing Jordynne’s contract as the brand’s newest Superstar. In fact, he would like the Canadian to be the first one to welcome her to the brand. However, that’s something Green couldn’t care less about. Grace states that she won’t be a diva like some of the women in this locker room. Alba steps up to Jordynne, advising her to watch her tone when speaking to Chelsea. "Why don’t you make me?" Grace asks. Tension rises, but Aldis restores order. The General Manager was looking for an opponent for Grace’s debut, and now he’s found one. Tonight, Jordynne will go one-on-one with Alba. "I can’t wait," says "The Juggernaut" before walking away. "And what about me?" Chelsea asks. Nick advises her to help Fyre prepare for her match. "Insufferable even in Germany," Green says before leaving with Alba. Aldis is about to return to his office when Kit Wilson appears on the scene. The Brit laments the growing toxicity in SmackDown before showing off his injuries from last week’s match against Matt Cardona. "Wake up, Nick! Matt Cardona is the embodiment of toxic masculinity. What are you going to do about it?" Kit asks. "Those are very valid arguments. Keep them coming", replies the General Manager before heading back into his office. "He just slammed the door on me..." mutters an annoyed Wilson. "You’re toxic!" he shouts at the office door as the segment comes to an end.
Byron Saxton interviews Matt Cardona backstage. Cardona says he’s happy to be back in the company after nearly six years away. Cardona recalls that after his departure, he had three options in front of him. One, feel sorry for himself, let negativity take over, and fade away like a shadow. Two, live off the name Zack Ryder. Or three, leave that name behind and reinvent himself. Break his back doing whatever it took to return to WWE. "And I chose the third option," Matt says to end the interview. Cardona approaches Cody Rhodes to greet him. The two shake hands and hug. Cody welcomes him back to WWE. Cardona thanks him before wishing him luck in his match tonight. With that said, he makes it clear that he’s returned with one goal in mind: winning the Undisputed WWE Championship. "Well, we’ll talk after I’m done with Drew", Rhodes says before picking up his title. Cody hugs Matt once again before leaving. "Good luck," Cardona says as his friend walks away.
We see a promotional video for the upcoming tag team match.
Tag Team Match
The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis and Erick Rowan) (with Nikki Cross) vs. MFT (Solo Sikoa, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga) (with JC Mateo)
Lumis and Loa start things off. Dexter quickly tags in Gacy. The two work seamlessly against Loa. Dexter applies an Electric Chair to his opponent so Joe can knock him down with a clothesline. Lumis follows up with a senton, allowing Gacy to finish it with an elbowdrop. Loa rolls out to ringside.
Tama decides to get involved, but Joe and Dexter deal with him with ease. Tama ends up at ringside alongside Loa. Joe and Dexter launch themselves onto them. Solo and Talla move closer, prompting Howdy and Rowan to join their partners. MFT and The Wyatt Sicks stand face to face at ringside.
Joe brings Loa back into the ring. The referee checks on Loa, allowing the rest of MFT to illegally attack Gacy. Tama gets the tag and goes after Joe, trapping him in his corner. Tama delivers several corner spears to Gacy before tagging in Talla. He crushes Joe with a corner splash before slamming him to the mat. Talla follows up with an elbowdrop on Gacy.
Talla tags in Solo, who enters the ring with a wide smile on his face. Sikoa unleashes a flurry of punches on Joe, forcing the referee to intervene. Solo connects with a running hip attack on Gacy before striking Howdy and Lumis in their corner. Tama tags back in to continue the assault. Joe surprises Tama with an Upside Down before tagging in Rowan, who storms in.
Erick takes on all of his opponents at once. Rowan crushes Loa and Tama with successive corner clotheslines in opposite corners. Erick disposes of Loa with a dropkick before knocking Tama down with a crossbody. Talla enters the ring to trade blows with Rowan. Erick drops his opponent with a clothesline before hoisting him onto his shoulders. Talla escapes and fires back with a clothesline. Talla and Erick take each other down with a double clothesline. Both men crawl toward their respective corners to tag in Solo and Howdy.
Howdy and Sikoa exchange strikes. Howdy avoids a Samoan Spike and responds with a uranage. Tama tags in just before Solo is forced out of the ring. Howdy drops Tama with a uranage. Howdy strikes Loa to keep him from entering the ring before attacking JC Mateo on the apron. Howdy locks Mateo in a Mandible Claw when he suddenly notices something: Solo is holding Bray Wyatt’s lantern.
Howdy releases JC to approach the ropes, at which point Tama tries to ambush him from behind. Howdy turns around to catch him, ready to execute his Sister Abigail, but Talla stops him with a big boot. Talla strikes Rowan to keep him from entering the ring. Meanwhile, Tama finishes Howdy off with his Cut Throat. 1..2..3.
Winners: MFT
The Wyatts attend to Howdy in the ring as they watch Solo retreat with his men, still in possession of the lantern. "I told you: I’ve got the world in my hands", says Sikoa as the segment comes to an end.
We see a smiling The Miz leaving Nick Aldis’ office. Carmelo Hayes runs into him. The Miz informs Hayes that he has secured an opportunity that could lead him to winning the Undisputed WWE Championship. After that, he could answer Carmelo’s open challenge and become a three-time Grand Slam Champion. Hayes says that he’ll be issuing a challenge later tonight and encourages Miz to respond if he wishes. The Miz reminds him that he was attacked by Randy Orton and isn’t physically ready. "There’s always next week. Right, Randy?" Carmelo asks. The Miz quickly turns around, only to realize his former partner is messing with him. "If you need another week to prepare, just say so," Melo says before walking away. The United States Champion then runs into Ilja Dragunov. Melo says he’s a man of his word. Last week he took care of Johnny Gargano, so now he can defend his title against the Russian. "I’m about to issue an open challenge. It would be an honor if you accepted," says "HIM". Ilja places his hands on Carmelo’s shoulders. Dragunov assures him that they will face each other again, but not now. In fact, he’s about to speak with Aldis about a... different matter. "Sorry," Dragunov says before entering the General Manager’s office. Carmelo sighs in relief before continuing on his way.
We see a teaser video starring Oba Femi.
Alba Fyre (with Chelsea Green) vs. Jordynne Grace
Jordynne avoids Alba’s opening attack and fires back with a right hand. Grace traps Fyre against her back and repeatedly slams her into one of the corners. Jordynne continues her offense with several clotheslines. Fyre recovers and answers with a series of kicks before connecting with a rope-assisted tornado DDT. 1..2..NO.
Jordynne blocks a suplex and charges toward one of the corners. Fyre follows her in, but her opponent avoids her and responds with a spinebuster. Grace finishes her off with a Direct Effect. At that moment, Chelsea climbs onto the apron to create a distraction, preventing Jordynne from making the cover. Grace grabs Fyre and throws her into Green, sending her crashing to ringside. She then finishes off the Scotswoman with a Torture Rack Bomb. 1..2..3.
Winner: Jordynne Grace
Grace is walking up the entrance ramp when Jade Cargill suddenly appears with a microphone in hand. "The Storm" carefully sizes up "The Juggernaut" as she circles her. "You think you’ve done something? You think you’re special? Well, now you’re on my show, and I’m that bitch", says the WWE Champion before dropping the microphone to the mat. "The Storm" heads backstage as the segment comes to an end.
Byron Saxton interviews Sami Zayn backstage. Saxton asks the Canadian about tonight’s main event. Sami hopes and wants Cody Rhodes to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. Not only because he’s his friend, but because he’s a great champion, the best WWE has had in years. However, he admits that part of him would like to see Drew McIntyre become champion. That way, Zayn would have a double goal: winning the title and defeating the one man he has never beaten. Still, if he had to pick a winner, it would be Rhodes.
Carmelo Hayes makes his entrance to the ring to issue his open challenge.
We see Nathan Frazer warming up backstage. Axiom approaches him, dressed in street clothes. Surprised, Frazer asks why he isn’t getting ready to answer Hayes’ challenge. Axiom remains silent. Nathan then notices that his partner is wearing the mask that was taken from him weeks ago. "How did you get it back?" Frazer asks, before the masked man suddenly throws a right hand. "Axiom" continues to assault Frazer until Candice LeRae arrives. She restrains Nathan, who finally realizes that his attacker is Johnny Gargano. Gargano smiles as he reveals his face. "Sorry, buddy," he says. The real Axiom appears on the scene, causing the heels to flee. "Are you stupid? Can’t you see that wasn’t me?" he asks in Spanish. Axiom crouches down beside Frazer to check on him.
Meanwhile, in the ring, Carmelo waits for tonight’s opponent. The lights go out and "The Rising Sun" begins to play.
Shinsuke Nakamura answers the open challenge!
United States Championship Match
Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
The fans chant along with Shinsuke’s entrance music as the match gets underway. Both men feel each other out early on until Hayes takes control. Carmelo kicks Nakamura before driving him into one of the corners, unleashing a flurry of punches. Hayes drops the Japanese star to the mat and follows up with a legdrop. 1..2..NO. Both men trade roll-ups.
Shinsuke takes Hayes down and delivers a knee drop. 1..2..NO. Nakamura kicks the champion in the corner before trapping him in a grounded headlock. Hayes escapes, only to eat a stiff kick to the chest. Shinsuke sends his opponent back into the corner to continue the assault. The Japanese star avoids a springboard clothesline and answers with a dropkick that connects directly with Carmelo’s left leg.
Nakamura focuses his punishment on the champion’s damaged leg, draping him over the top rope. Shinsuke kicks him to send him crashing to the mat. 1..2..NO. Carmelo retreats to the apron, but as he tries to re-enter, the Japanese star catches him with a painful Dragon Screw. Shinsuke traps Hayes in a Single Crab Hold to further damage his opponent’s leg. Carmelo escapes, only to be met with a barrage of kicks. "C’mon!" Nakamura shouts, daring him to fight.
Carmelo rallies with a counterattack capped off by a DDT. 1..2..NO. Shinsuke brings the champion up to the top turnbuckle. Hayes knocks his opponent away before launching himself with a diving DDT. Both men are down. Hayes heads up top once again, but Nakamura quickly follows to kick him.
Shinsuke delivers another Dragon Screw to the champion. Nakamura tries to repeat the move, but Hayes blocks it with a quick leg roll and fires back with a kick to the face. Melo leans against the ropes, with the United States Championship podium just behind him. "C’mon, Shin! You want that title? Come and get it!" Carmelo shouts.
Hayes charges again, this time looking for a tilt-a-whirl facebuster, but the Japanese star blocks it mid-motion, sending the champion face-first into the mat. The action shifts to the corner, where Shinsuke drops Carmelo, leaving him hanging by his legs. Nakamura backs up to deliver a sliding dropkick. However, Hayes manages to avoid it, causing the Japanese star to crash into the turnbuckle.
Shinsuke ends up at ringside, where he’s hit by his opponent’s body. Hayes rolls him back into the ring and goes for a frog splash. Nakamura avoids it and locks in a painful Ankle Lock. Hayes crawls to the ropes to force the break. Nakamura surprises Melo with a kick before hitting a Falcon Arrow. 1..2..NO.
Hayes blocks a Kinshasa with a springboard DDT. Shinsuke recovers and kicks the champion from the top turnbuckle. Nakamura goes for another Kinshasa, but Hayes stops him with a facebreaker. Shinsuke is out. Carmelo heads to the top rope to finish the Japanese star with a decisive Nothing But Net. 1..2..3.
Winner and STILL United States Champion: Carmelo Hayes
An exhausted Carmelo extends his hand to Shinsuke, who gladly shakes it. Both men show mutual respect as the segment comes to an end.
Byron Saxton approaches Cody Rhodes backstage. Saxton apologizes for interrupting his moment of solitude. Rhodes says there’s no such thing as solitude for a WWE Champion, because he’s always surrounded by the best. As for tonight’s opponent, Rhodes is fully aware of what the Scotsman is trying to do. First he burned a photo of his father, and now he has his watch. "I tell everyone all the time: when you want to talk about my father, when you want to talk about his legacy, when you bring all of that up in this situation… it’s so unnecessary. It’s nothing more than a cheap trick", he says. Cody believes his rivals don’t put in the work and think bringing up his father is enough to hurt him. And when they finally realize it isn’t, it’s already too late. Rhodes adds that after tonight, all eyes will be on Royal Rumble. "And you know what that means: WrestleMania. Thank you, Byron," Rhodes says to end the interview.
Nick Aldis cuts a promo from his office. The General Manager reminds us that tonight, SmackDown will host the first-ever Three Stages of Hell Match in its history. The winner won’t have time to rest, as there are dozens of potential challengers eager for a shot at the top title. That’s why he’s decided not to waste any time. Aldis announces that next week, four qualifying matches will take place for a fatal four-way bout at the next edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The winner will earn a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble.
We see a promotional video for tonight’s main event.
Drew McIntyre makes his entrance, wearing Dusty Rhodes’ watch on his left wrist. Cody Rhodes is next to appear. Once in the ring, both men are introduced by Alicia Taylor. McIntyre doesn’t miss the chance to show Cody his father’s watch, but "The American Nightmare" refuses to be provoked. The referee raises the championship before ordering the timekeeper to ring the bell.
Three Stages of Hell Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre
Traditional Match
Cody charges at Drew right away, sending him out of the ring. Rhodes dives onto the Scotsman with a suicide dive. McIntyre grabs a steel chair and drops it in front of Cody. Drew approaches him with his hands behind his back, daring him to strike him with the chair. Rhodes refuses to play along and brings him back into the ring, where he connects with a Disaster Kick.
The action spills backstage. Rhodes traps McIntyre on the commentary table. Drew escapes and throws Rhodes into the steel steps. The action returns to the ring, where the champion surprises his opponent with a Cody Cutter. 1..2..NO. Rhodes unleashes a flurry of attacks in the corner, forcing the referee to step in.
Rhodes goes back to his opponent with a release German suplex. Cody tries to repeat the move, but Drew grabs the turnbuckle, ripping off one of the pads in the process. The referee quickly replaces it, giving Drew the opening to hit the champion with a low blow. McIntyre follows up with a Claymore. 1..2..3.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Falls Count Anywhere Match
Drew takes Rhodes to ringside and quickly sets up a table. McIntyre catches the champion and delivers a powerbomb through the table. 1..2..NO. Drew drags Cody toward the entrance ramp. McIntyre sets up for a suplex, but the champion blocks it and responds in kind. Cody sends Drew over the barricade to continue the fight in the crowd.
Rhodes bites Drew’s ear near the stairwell. Cody slams McIntyre into a railing as they continue fighting toward backstage. Rhodes throws Drew into a rolling door before shoving a banana into his mouth. McIntyre recovers and sets up a table, looking for another powerbomb, but Rhodes grabs the railing to escape.
Cody repeatedly throws Drew into the wall before placing him on the table. He then climbs to the upper level. Cody climbs onto the railing… and launches himself with a spectacular body press! The table is destroyed. The champion makes the cover. 1..2..NO. Rhodes regroups and brings his opponent back to ringside, where Drew picks up a steel chair.
Cody is on his knees by the commentary table. Drew sees the perfect opening and lines up a Claymore. However, Rhodes cuts him off with a superkick. Cody clears the table and places the Scotsman on top of it. "The American Nightmare" climbs onto the table and delivers a Cross Rhodes to his opponent. The table collapses. Cody covers McIntyre. 1..2..3.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
Cody brings McIntyre back into the ring. At that moment, the cage lowers around them.
Steel Cage Match
Rhodes grabs McIntyre and throws him into the cage wall. Drew answers in kind before attempting to escape. Cody stops him with a vertical suplex. 1..2..NO. "This is awesome!" chant the fans. Drew kicks Rhodes and again looks for the exit, this time climbing the cage. Cody follows, only to fall victim to a massive superplex from the top of the structure. 1..2..NO.
Drew and Cody trade strikes. McIntyre surprises the champion with a flying back elbow. 1..2..NO. Rhodes tries to counter. McIntyre avoids a charge in the corner and responds with a Future Shock DDT. 1..2..NO. A furious Drew rains down punches on Cody. Rhodes suddenly catches him with a Cross Rhodes. 1..2..NO.
Exhausted, Drew and Cody exchange blows in the center of the ring. Rhodes catches the Scotsman with a scoop powerslam. 1..2..NO. The champion follows up with a Cody Cutter. 1..2..NO. Drew struggles to his feet. Rhodes hooks him for two consecutive Cross Rhodes. McIntyre rakes the champion’s eyes to stop a third Cross Rhodes. Blinded, Cody charges, but Drew sidesteps him, sending the champion crashing into the corner. McIntyre connects with a Claymore. 1..2..NO.
Drew tries to escape by climbing the cage. Cody quickly follows, even biting the Scotsman’s leg to stop him. Both men trade punches while seated atop the structure. Rhodes grabs Drew’s head and smashes it into the steel, sending McIntyre crashing to the mat. Rhodes holds onto the top of the structure, plants his feet on the cage, and launches himself into a breathtaking Cody Cutter. 1..2..NO.
Cody starts climbing the cage. Drew follows. Both men smash their opponent’s face into the steel until they tumble down onto the top rope, landing groin-first. Drew crawls toward the door. The referee opens it. McIntyre is about to escape when a hooded figure appears out of nowhere and shoves the referee aside. The hooded man steps in front of McIntyre and reveals his identity. It’s Jacob Fatu!
Drew quickly retreats back into the ring, climbing the structure to escape. However, Jacob stops him and unleashes a vicious assault on the man who put him out of action last year. Cody moves in to stop Fatu. Enraged, "The Samoan Werewolf" turns and strikes the champion. Fatu delivers multiple corner spears to Cody. Rhodes fights back against Jacob, while McIntyre takes advantage of the chaos to crawl toward the door and drop to the floor.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Winner and NEW Undisputed WWE Champion: DREW McINTYRE
Drew crawls up the entrance ramp with the championship clutched in his arms. Jacob watches him in silence. Suddenly, a furious Rhodes shoves Fatu violently into the steel wall. Helpless, Cody watches as McIntyre continues dragging himself up the ramp and disappears backstage. And with that, this week’s episode of SmackDown comes to an end.
