High-stakes title match set for Saturday Night’s Main Event
Summary
– Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Title set for November 1
– Match confirmed by SmackDown GM Nick Aldis after their chaotic brawl
– Event also features CM Punk vs Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship
Cody Rhodes will again defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis officially announced the match following a wild confrontation between the two rivals on the October 17 episode of SmackDown.
The heated segment began when Rhodes, still wearing his suit, stormed to the ring to confront McIntyre. Their verbal exchange quickly escalated into a fight that ended with Rhodes striking McIntyre with the championship belt. The referee immediately called for a disqualification, leaving the tension unresolved and the crowd buzzing.
Aldis later took to social media to confirm the bout, declaring that the two will finally settle their differences with the title on the line. The matchup adds another major showdown to the November 1 event, which already features CM Punk facing Jey Uso for the vacant WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
With superstars fighting for pride and gold, this latest clash between Rhodes and McIntyre will be one of the year’s most emotional and hard-hitting title defenses. Fans are eager to see if The American Nightmare can continue his reign, or if The Scottish Warrior will finally rise back to the top.
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After what went down on SmackDown, @RealNickAldis has some HUGE news regarding @CodyRhodes, @DMcIntyreWWE and Saturday Night's Main Event on November 1st!
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🎟️ https://t.co/FSewyLC5Pb pic.twitter.com/PEg2TAi2KT— WWE (@WWE) October 21, 2025
