OFFICIAL: Cody Rhodes to Defend His WWE Title in a Triple Threat Match at Night of Champions 2026 After Making a Huge Request to Nick Aldis

Cody Rhodes books himself triple-threat title match for Night of Champions after frustrating ‘SmackDown’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ask and you shall receive, Cody Rhodes. The undisputed WWE champion demanded that SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis put him in a match at Night of Champions against Gunther and Sami Zayn in hopes of dispatching each challenger and completely nixing their complaints altogether. The match was made and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns that have been in his side since before Clash…

Cody Rhodes books himself triple-threat title match for Night of Champions after frustrating 'SmackDown'

Cody Rhodes demanded a triple-threat match at Night of Champions against Gunther and Sami Zayn after chaotic "SmackDown" title defense controversy.

OFFICIAL: Cody Rhodes to defend his WWE Title in a Triple Threat match at Night of Champions 2026 after making a huge request to Nick Aldis

It is official as Cody Rhodes will be defending his WWE Championship in a huge triple threat match at Night of Champions 2026 next week - and the best part is that it was made on Cody's request.

Cody Rhodes books himself triple-threat title match for Night of Champions after frustrating 'SmackDown' - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ask and you shall receive, Cody Rhodes. The undisputed WWE champion demanded that SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis put him in a match at Night of Champions against Gunther and Sami Zayn in hopes of dispatching each challenger and completely nixing their complaints altogether. The match was made and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns that have been in his side since before Clash…

Cody Rhodes pitches the triple-threat that now complicates his own championship

WWE built its 1,400th episode of SmackDown around a championship match, but the lasting story from Kansas City was the official, not the competitors. Sami Zayn worked as guest referee for Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship defense against Gunther, and his involvement decided everything. After repeated arguments with both men, Zayn delivered a rushed three-count on a sunset-flip cradle, handing Rhodes the win in 11:20 and leaving the result…

Four potential finishes for Cody Rhodes vs Gunther vs Sami Zayn at WWE Night of Champions 2026

Here are top four potential finishes for the triple threat match between Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn for the WWE title at Night of Champions 2026.