Overview
- Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton signed to make their Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42 official on SmackDown in Phoenix, where Orton then launched a prolonged attack that left Rhodes bloodied.
- WWE’s official X account posted photos of Rhodes’ visible injuries after the segment, underscoring the heel turn and intensifying the build.
- Drew McIntyre opened the show by saying he quit after confronting GM Nick Aldis, then later returned to attack Jacob Fatu, with multiple outlets reporting McIntyre vs. Fatu is expected for WrestleMania though not yet announced.
- Musician Jelly Roll appeared on Miz TV and tried to calm the situation during the contract segment before Orton shoved him aside.
- WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill defeated Michin in a non‑title match as the show continued to set up her WrestleMania defense, while industry reporting corroborated that Rhodes vs. Orton is a confirmed singles bout after prior multi‑man and Hell in a Cell ideas were dropped.