The biggest threats to Cody Rhodes’ WWE title reign are all on a different roster
Cody Rhodes' WWE title reign faces potential threats from a different roster as SmackDown builds toward Night of Champions 2026.
📍 Aftermath
Cody Rhodes spoke and called out Gunther and Sami Zayn during an episode of SmackDown. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 35d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
Who did Cody Rhodes call out on SmackDown?
Cody Rhodes called out Gunther and Sami Zayn.
What happened to the MFT group?
MFT broke up after the Tongans walked out on Solo Sikoa.
What is the reported internal issue at WWE?
Yahoo Sports reports claims of internal unhappiness after SmackDown leaked online.
What happened
The June 26, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown featured Cody Rhodes calling out Gunther and Sami Zayn. Other key developments included the breakup of MFT after the Tongans walked out on Solo Sikoa.
Coverage from CBS Sports, Cageside Seats, and Bleacher Report emphasizes the strategic threats to Rhodes' championship and the fallout from the MFT split. Yahoo Sports additionally reports claims of internal unhappiness within WWE following online leaks of the SmackDown episode.
Attention now turns to the upcoming Night of Champions 2026 event. Future developments may include the resolution of the conflict between Solo Sikoa and the Tongans.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Sources (15)
- WWE Star Gets ‘Who Are You?’ Chants on SmackDown in London Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- SmackDown recap & reactions: Warning shots Cageside Seats · 45d ago broke it first
- SmackDown results: June 26, 2026 WWE · 45d ago
- WWE SmackDown Results 6/26 Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- WWE SmackDown Winners, Grades and Reaction Before Night of Champions 2026 Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- WWE SmackDown results, live discussion: Cody Rhodes speaks Cageside Seats · 45d ago broke it first
- MFT breaks up after the Tongans walk out on Solo Sikoa Cageside Seats · 45d ago broke it first
- Smackdown card tonight. What time does Friday night Smackdown start. Asbury Park Press · 45d ago
- WWE SmackDown Live Updates, Results and Highlights From June 26 Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- WWE SmackDown results, review, grades for June 26 as Cody Rhodes calls out Gunther, Sami Zayn CBS Sports · 45d ago
- WWE SmackDown Tonight (6/26/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream Sports Illustrated · 45d ago
- What time does Smackdown come on tonight? WWE Smackdown live today Asbury Park Press · 45d ago
- Report Claims 'Internal Unhappiness' In WWE After SmackDown Leaks Online Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- SmackDown: June 26, 2026 WWE · 45d ago
- The biggest threats to Cody Rhodes’ WWE title reign are all on a different roster Cageside Seats · 45d ago broke it first
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