SmackDown Sets Unsanctioned McIntyre–Fatu as Sami Zayn Claims U.S. Title

Overview

• A Friday announcement by GM Nick Aldis made Drew McIntyre vs. Jacob Fatu an Unsanctioned Match for WrestleMania 42, a no‑rules stipulation where WWE says it accepts no liability.
• Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship by answering Carmelo Hayes' open challenge on SmackDown.
• WWE.com reclassified Giulia vs. Tiffany Stratton as a non-title match on the Pittsburgh card, removing the Women’s U.S. Championship from the bout.
• Cody Rhodes returned and brawled with Randy Orton, and Orton RKO’d celebrity guest Jelly Roll to end the show as their title feud heated up.
• The women’s tag picture grew busier when The Bella Twins defeated Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss after Lash Legend interfered, pointing to a multi-team chase heading into WrestleMania.