WWE's plans for Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre on SmackDown revealed

WWE's plans for Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre have been revealed ahead of tonight's episode of SmackDown in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tonight's episode of the blue brand is the final show ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event this weekend.

Cody Rhodes is scheduled to put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against Drew McIntyre tomorrow at Saturday Night's Main Event. Ahead of their title match, both stars are scheduled to appear on tonight's show. It was announced that Rhodes and McIntyre will be having a Contract Signing segment tonight to make their title match at Saturday Night's Main Event official.

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre in the main event of Wrestlepalooza 2025 last month to retain his title. The American Nightmare captured the title by defeating John Cena at SummerSlam 2025.

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WWE legend comments on Cody Rhodes potentially turning heel

WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long recently made an interesting suggestion about how to turn Cody Rhodes heel.

Rhodes has been a babyface since his return to the company at WrestleMania 38. Speaking on Sportskeeda's The Wrestling Time Machine show, Teddy Long gave an interesting pitch on how to turn Rhodes heel. He suggested that the storyline would need his brother, AEW star Dustin Rhodes, and the jealousy between them.

"He's there if you need him. You can, you know what I mean? That's family right there. So that's so easy to do. You show the jealousy - You know, I've hated you ever since, you know, I grew up with you. I just hadn't been able to tell you, but now I can express myself. You know, my father, he's not here to hear this, you know. Now, I can say it," Long said.

Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre were supposed to battle to determine the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship earlier this month on SmackDown, but the match was canceled. Fatu was attacked backstage by a mystery assailant ahead of the match and written off television. It will be fascinating to see if McIntyre can defeat Rhodes at Saturday Night's Main Event to become champion.

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Edited by Robert Lentini