WWE Seemingly Reveals Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther Winner
WWE heads into SmackDown with real tension around the Undisputed WWE Championship, as Cody Rhodes defends against Gunther.
Their last meeting at Clash in Italy didn’t settle anything cleanly. Cody kept the title, but the finish left enough doubt that Gunther never really lost the argument.
Now the rematch comes with added pressure. Sami Zayn will serve as special guest referee, and that changes the tone completely. Zayn hasn’t been on the best terms with Rhodes lately, which makes every decision inside the ring feel open to question. Instead of a straight fight, this now feels like a situation that could turn at any moment.
The biggest clue didn’t come from SmackDown, but from RAW. During a backstage moment, Jey Uso spoke about winning King of the Ring and going after Rhodes at SummerSlam. He laid out his plan clearly, but skipped over one detail that stood out.
That matters more than it seems. In most cases, a future challenger keeps both possibilities in play. Here, the focus stayed locked on Rhodes, almost like the outcome of SmackDown was already decided. It didn’t feel like confidence. It felt like direction.
WWE has been building toward Cody and Uso for weeks. There have been face-offs, subtle teases, and even moments where Rhodes openly welcomed the challenge. The pieces have been falling into place, and this latest promo only made that clearer.
For Gunther, it puts him in a tough spot. He has every reason to demand the title after what happened in Italy, but the story doesn’t appear to be moving in his favor. If anything, this match looks like another step in Rhodes’ run rather than a turning point for Gunther.
That’s why this small detail on RAW carries weight. It shifts how the match is viewed before it even happens.
