Overview
- Cody Rhodes defeated newcomer Ricky Saints in a non-title match on SmackDown after Saints interrupted and issued a challenge on his debut.
- Moments after the bell, GUNTHER jumped Rhodes, locked in the Gojira Clutch to put him out, and raised the championship belt to signal his intent.
- WWE amplified the angle on its official account, stating that GUNTHER has his sights set on the Undisputed WWE Championship.
- No match has been announced, though coverage and fans are speculating that Rhodes vs. GUNTHER could land at Backlash on May 9.
- GUNTHER’s appearance on SmackDown underscores looser brand lines, with recent crossovers like SmackDown’s Jacob Fatu showing up on Raw.