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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Cody Rhodes&#8217; Undisputed WWE Championship defence kicked off this week&#8217;s episode of SmackDown, and it was clear throughout the match that tensions were high between all three men. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There was a three-count early in the match when Rhodes seemingly had it won following a Cross Rhodes, but Zayn noticed that Gunther&#8217;s foot was under the rope and waved it off. This led to a confrontation between Rhodes and Zayn that almost cost The American Nightmare the match. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The American Nightmare RETAINS the Undisputed WWE Championship! 🤩<a href="https://x.com/CodyRhodes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CodyRhodes</a> <a href="https://t.co/uXbZvuJLHg">pic.twitter.com/uXbZvuJLHg</a></p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2068128104560705693?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gunther then refused to release the sleeper after the five-count, so Zayn was forced to pull him off, which led to the two men exchanging blows. The Ring General then Powerbombed Sami Zayn, forcing another referee to run in to make a two count for Rhodes moments later. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Zayn then returned and kicked Gunther&#8217;s hands off the ropes to allow Rhodes to pin him and retain his title following a fast count. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">WOW!!! <a href="https://x.com/CodyRhodes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CodyRhodes</a> has DEMANDED that the match be RESTARTED! <br><br>HERE WE GO! <a href="https://t.co/60B8xwEaQa">pic.twitter.com/60B8xwEaQa</a></p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2068129492376109506?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nick Aldis was fuming and came out onto the ramp before there was a further confrontation backstage, leading to Rhodes pushing for the match to be restarted. Gunther attacked Zayn backstage and headed out with his own official, but Zayn ran in and hit a Helluva Kick on Gunther to force the DQ. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He then accidentally hit Rhodes in the head with the title and stormed out of the ring. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sami Zayn has LOST THE PLOT!!! 🫢 <a href="https://t.co/PybURlZXXE">pic.twitter.com/PybURlZXXE</a></p>&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2068130546232783148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Cody Rhodes Retains Undisputed WWE Championship After Match Is Restarted on SmackDown

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