WWE star returns on SmackDown, issues challenge for Wrestlepalooza
Cody Rhodes is back, and he has already thrown down a challenge.
In the main event of Friday’s SmackDown, Drew McIntyre scored a win over Randy Orton after connecting with the claymore. After the match, McIntyre continued to attack Orton until Cody Rhodes came down for the save, making his return after being gone for over a month. As McIntyre retreated to the entranceway, Rhodes announced he was back and threw down the challenge for Wrestlepalooza on September 20.
Back in early August, Rhodes and McIntyre were fighting outside of the ring when McIntyre took out Rhodes and proceeded to send him head first through the announcer’s table with a running dropkick. The injury angle took place so Rhodes could film the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ movie.
The updated card for Wrestlepalooza:
WWE Wrestlepalooza (September 20)
- John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar
- WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against Drew McIntyre (challenge issued)
- Women’s World Championship: IYO SKY vs. Stephanie Vaquer
- CM Punk & AJ Lee vs. Seth Rollins & Becky Lynch
- Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker vs. The Usos