Last week’s SmackDown in Chicago was a historic episode for several reasons. Most notably, AJ Lee made her long-awaited WWE return after 10 years, reuniting with her husband CM Punk to take out Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch.
Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton battered one another in the main event of this week’s September 12, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown. We saw RKOs, Claymores, and even a Punt Kick attempt.
WARNING: This article contains results and spoilers from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for September 12, 2025. You have been warned! After the shocking return of AJ Lee on last week's Friday Night SmackDown, WWE has another major player returning to our televisions: Brock Lesnar.
At Double or Nothing 2019, Cody Rhodes famously mocked WWE, particularly Triple H, when he pulled a sledgehammer from beneath the ring and smashed a throne meant to symbolize the WWE executive’s persona.
Triple H has responded to criticism of WWE's Netflix docu-series 'WWE: Unreal' by suggesting that the internet is hypocritical. The company's chief content officer gave a lengthy retort regarding whether the documentary pulls the curtain back too far.
Just when you thought the WWE universe couldn’t get any more predictable, Triple H drops a “spoiler” that has sent ripples of… well, not exactly shock, but certainly interest, through the fanbase.
Come September 20, WWE will debut on ESPN’s DTC streaming service as part of their $1.6 billion agreement on a five-year basis. The show titled Wrestlepalooza will emanate from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Triple H says Cody Rhodes will be at Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis. Rhodes was written off TV after McIntyre attack to film Street Fighter and welcome baby #2.
WWE 2K25 Patch 1.24 delivers DLC and fixes—datamined personas spark speculation on future DLC WWE 2K25’s Patch 1.24 has officially landed, bringing a mix of stability fixes, new DLC, and a round of datamined discoveries that have the community buzzing.
Cody Rhodes is the WWE’s biggest babyface today. Often described as the company’s “quarterback,” he has carried that mantle since his emotional return at WrestleMania 38 in 2022, where he delivered an instant classic against Seth Rollins.
The time has come to step into the ring… and FIGHT!!! Legendary Pictures and Capcom’s live-action Street Fighter movie has officially set its release date and revealed its epic line-up of cast.
Current WWE Champion Cody Rhodes welcomed longtime WWE executive Bruce Prichard on his podcast "What Do You Wanna Talk About? With Cody Rhodes" for an hour-and-a-half-long conversation.
This year has been really good for Cody Rhodes. The American Nightmare started 2025 as the WWE Champion, and while he lost the title belt to John Cena at the Grandest Stage of Them All, he managed to regain the belt at SummerSlam.
Drew McIntyre has proposed a match against a major WWE star as one of his first opponents should he defeat Cody Rhodes. McIntyre isn't in action this Sunday (August 31) at Clash in Paris but is expected soon to face Rhodes for the WWE Championship.
Cody and Brandi Rhodes welcomed their second daughter, Leilani Ella Runnels. They kept the pregnancy private; Brandi announced Leilani's birth on X with a photo.
Cody Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 as Seth Rollins’ mystery opponent. The American Nightmare has since performed as a babyface, but his work has seemingly upset some fans.
The pro wrestling world was flipped upside down at Elimination Chamber this past March, and a moment that was deemed unrealistic by the masses for decades played out in front of millions.
Cody Rhodes is stepping back onto the silver screen, and he will be doing so with an unmistakable makeover. It was recently announced that the Undisputed WWE Champion would be starring as Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter reboot film.
Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena at SummerSlam 2025 to become a two-time Undisputed WWE Champion. The company has officially named Cody as the WWE Champion in its records.
Rhodes believes that Logan Paul's ability to draw fans, impress with his athleticism and create an emotional response from the audience will likely mean that sooner or later, he'll be crowned a WWE world champion.
Cody Rhodes became the latest WWE star to run the Hot Ones gauntlet, as he sat down with Sean Evans to discuss his father, Dusty, obscure wrestling lingo, and a few stories from his wrestling vault.
When you join the WWE, two things are true. First, you will be introduced to millions of potential fans. And second, if you ascend to the top of the industry, Hollywood will eventually come calling.