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These WWE SmackDown results include Tiffany Stratton and Kevin Owens winning the final spots in the WWE Money in the Bank Ladder Matches. “Absolute” Ricky Saints and AAA Cruiserweight World Champion Rey Fenix continue their budding championship storyline, while Blake Munroe finally made her SmackDown in-ring debut.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 28

John Cena, Cody Rhodes and more pay tribute as AEW announce the death of Ben ‘PAC’ Satterley

AEW and former WWE star Ben ‘PAC’ Satterley has sadly passed away today and the world of wrestling has been paying tribute. Despite only competing for AEW this weekend, PAC – real name Ben Satterley – was sadly announced as having passed away this morning.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 24

WWE's Roman Reigns Misses Out As MJF Tops PWI 500 List Over Cody Rhodes & CM Punk

Roman Reigns did not make the 2026 PWI 500, even though he spent part of the evaluation period as a WWE World Heavyweight Champion. MJF took the top spot on this year’s list, followed by Cody Rhodes and CM Punk.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 24

‘Carry that banner’ – Roman Reigns gives credit to WWE star Cody Rhodes

Roman Reigns has suggested that Cody Rhodes is the only other active WWE superstar who has been able to ‘carry the banner for this company’ alongside him.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 19

WWE fans could be about to get their Cody Rhodes wish as Triple H drops backstage footage

WWE fans have had a great run with Cody Rhodes as the babyface of the company but things could be about to change. Rhodes has very much led WWE into the new era alongside Roman Reigns and he’s earned the nickname ‘QB1’ for a reason.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 19

Cody Rhodes Makes Profane Promise to Randy Orton in Unaired WWE SmackDown Footage

Cody Rhodes is vowing not to hesitate the next time that Randy Orton is in the line of fire. Friday night's episode of WWE SmackDown took place in Corpus Christi, Texas, where the American Nightmare took part in a sit-down interview with commentator Michael Cole.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 18

WWE SmackDown Preview: Start Time, Cody Rhodes Return & More

WWE SmackDown airs live tonight, September 18, from Corpus Christi, Texas, with Cody Rhodes set to address his recent loss to Randy Orton and Sami Zayn appearing as the new Undisputed WWE Champion.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 18

Cody Rhodes' Bus Involved In an Apparent Accident Hours Before WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes’ private tour bus appears to have been involved in a collision with another vehicle in Texas just hours before WWE SmackDown. An image circulating online showed the bus stopped near a badly damaged car, with several people and first responders apparently gathered around the scene.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 17

WWE SmackDown: Cody Rhodes Set to Return With Heel Turn Buzz at a Fever Pitch

Cody Rhodes is coming back to WWE SmackDown, and he has some explaining to do. WWE announced that Rhodes will return Friday night for an exclusive interview following his loss to Randy Orton at Sunday Night’s Main Event.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Cody Rhodes Reveals He Originally Wanted to Give His Soul to The Rock's Daughter

Cody Rhodes has revealed that he had a very different idea for the WWE storyline that saw The Rock demand his soul in early 2025. Instead of giving it to “The Final Boss,” Rhodes considered handing it over to Simone Johnson, who was working as NXT General Manager under the ring name Ava at the time.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 11

Cody Rhodes names his ‘GOAT’ WWE superstar despite ‘not being his favourite person’

Cody Rhodes is arguably the biggest star in WWE right now and is very much in the ‘GOAT’ conversation himself. Rhodes has been nothing short of a major success since he transitioned back to WWE from AEW and he now sits firmly among the best around.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 8

Cody Rhodes Announces Passing of Beloved Dog Pharaoh

Former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has opened up in a sad social media post today. Rhodes has openly posted about his family's dogs on social media over the years.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Cody Rhodes' Dog Cause of Death: What Happened To Pharaoh?

Cody Rhodes is mourning the loss of Pharaoh, his beloved Siberian Husky, who was part of his family for 13 years. The WWE Superstar announced Pharaoh’s passing on September 8, 2026, in an emotional Instagram post.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Randy Orton Busted Open: What Happened to 'The Viper' During His Match Against Cody Rhodes at Sunday Night's Main Event?

Randy Orton was left covered in blood during his main event showdown with Cody Rhodes at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event. The Viper and Rhodes had already taken their fight beyond the ring before the match officially got underway.

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Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Meet Cody Rhodes' Mother Michelle: Confrontation With The Rock, John Cena Criticism, 'Mama Rhodes' Belt & More

Cody Rhodes’ mother Michelle Runnels, better known to WWE fans as “Mama Rhodes,” has found herself at the center of several of her son’s biggest rivalries.

Wrestling News / The Spun / August 20

Pat McAfee Announces He Will 'Never' Return To WWE

It’s been four months since Pat McAfee last appeared in WWE following a stipulation where he would leave the company if Randy Orton lost at WrestleMania to Cody Rhodes.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / August 17

Randy Orton Must Beat Cody Rhodes At Sunday Night’s Main Event

Randy Orton needs to beat Cody Rhodes at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, and doing it in Atlanta makes the win worth twice as much. Every other finish wastes a rivalry two decades in the making.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / August 15

WWE SmackDown 8/14 Results: Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton Get Into A Brawl To Close Out The Show

WWE Friday Night SmackDown was at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, as CM Punk and Kevin Owens held the roles of the show’s marquee features after their program was launched off the back of K.O.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / August 1