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Oba Femi has made an impactful impression on WWE since making his debut in NXT back in 2023. Femi is currently the NXT Champion, but a main roster call is likely coming soon, as he's been featured in vignettes on main TV programming like WWE Raw and SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

3 Stages of Hell Matches Announced on 1/2 WWE SmackDown

On next week’s January 9, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown, live from Berlin, Germany, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is set to take on Drew McIntyre in a brutal 3 Stages of Hell Match for the championship.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Hell Freezes Over in Berlin: Why WWE’s Drew McIntyre Needs to Beat Cody Rhodes

2025 is now in the rearview mirror, and WWE isn’t wasting any time by starting 2026 off with a bang on SmackDown. The January 9, 2026, edition will air from Berlin, Germany’s Uber Arena, as part of WWE’s annual European tour.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 30

Update On Who Made The Call For Cody Rhodes To Lose At WrestleMania 39

The stars were aligned for Cody Rhodes to get a major championship victory in the main event of WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. Rhodes returned from a a major pectoral injury at the Royal Rumble and then won that match to earn a shot at Roman Reigns and the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania that year.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 27

WWE Returns To Three Stages Of Hell For The First Time Since 2019

Drew McIntyre will get one more opportunity to rip the WWE Championship away from Cody Rhodes to kick off 2026, and The Scottish Psychopath had the added bonus of deciding that match's stipulation.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 27

WWE SmackDown Teaser Might Have Hinted at Shocking NXT Plans

Last night's episode of WWE SmackDown was a hectic one that saw Carmelo Hayes become the new United States Champion, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre's next title match be confirmed, and Trick Williams reveal he is now a free agent.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 25

This WWE Superstar Fulfilled The Most Make-A-Wishes In 2025

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is seen as the modern-day John Cena by a lot of fans. The way he carries himself and speaks about the company, it wouldn’t be wrong to say he’s the face of the company today.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 24

Cody Rhodes Was Led To Believe He Was Going To Win Marquee WrestleMania Match

Cody Rhodes made a surprise return to WWE at WrestleMania 38, competing for an entire year, winning every match, before his streak finally came to an end 12 months later at WrestleMania 39.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 24

DDP Explains Why Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania 39 Loss Helped His Story

Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble 2023 and challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Everyone expected him to be the one to get the title belts off Reigns.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 23

Ex-WWE Star Gave Cody Rhodes Career-Changing Advice Ahead Of WrestleMania

DDP told Cody losing at WrestleMania 39 wasn't the end; it can make fans want it more. The initial WM39 loss became a blessing, leading to tougher angles with The Rock and growth.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 23

Roxanne Perez Wants To Tag With Major Hollywood Star In WWE

Roxanne Perez recently named AJ Lee as her dream match in WWE. She also said she’d like to go headline WrestleMania with The Cult of Personality, CM Punk.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 21

Cody Rhodes Tipped to Turn Heel by WWE Hall of Famer

Mark Henry has suggested Cody Rhodes could be turning to the dark side after watching the WWE Champion's "heelish" promo on SmackDown. Rhodes is embroiled in a lengthy feud with Drew McIntyre and Henry thinks the Scottish Warrior is bringing out a villainous side of the American Nightmare.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

SmackDown’s Holiday Havoc: Cody Rhodes Goes Rogue and Tag Team Turmoil

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, apparently, nobody sent that memo to the WWE locker room. If you tuned into Friday night’s SmackDown expecting holiday cheer and eggnog, you were in the wrong place.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / December 20

Drew McIntyre 'exposes' Cody Rhodes on his promo on WWE SmackDown

On the 19th December episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre cut a promo, addressing Cody Rhodes' aggression on him in the last few weeks The Scottish

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Wrestling News / NY Fights / December 20

Cody Rhodes Cut One Of The Best Promos Of His Career On SmackDown This Week

Cody Rhodes just cut one of the best promos of his career on WWE SmackDown. A few days back, when Nick went to Drew’s house to discuss his reinstatement on SmackDown, The Scottish Warrior rejected his deal and proposed a few ideas of his own.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 19

WWE SmackDown Results : Cody Rhodes Makes Bold Claim, Wyatts & MFT's Brawl

Much like everyone else in the WWE locker room, Cody Rhodes is trying to navigate a post-John Cena world. The in-ring career of the 'Greatest of All-Time' is now over after his loss to Gunther at Saturday Night's Main Event, and The American Nightmare made a bold statement during his appearance on SmackDown Friday night in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 20