The March 6th, episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from the Moda Center in Portland, OR and the show featured Cody Rhodes defeating Drew McIntyre to become the new Undisputed WWE Championship.
The finish of the match saw McIntyre went for a Claymore but Rhodes dodged, then hit a Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes for the win and title.
As a result of his victory, Randy Orton will now be facing off against Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, which takes place on April 18-19 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Current card for WWE WrestleMania 42:
- Undisputed WWE Championship – Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes (c)
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk (c)
- WWE Women’s Championship – Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill (c)
- WWE Women’s World Championship – Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer (c)
- Open Challenge match – Brock Lesnar vs. mystery opponent
