Cody Rhodes Faces Challenges in Pursuit of WWE Championship

WHO:

Source: Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Nick Aldis, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, Tatum Paxley, Baron Corbin, Trick Williams, Chelsea Green, Tiffany Stratton, Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Damian Priest, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura.

WHAT:

Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes called out Randy Orton during SmackDown, stating, "Just say when," indicating a future matchup between them.

Cageside Seats - Kevin Owens confirmed he wants his WWE Title match in two weeks when SmackDown rolls into Toronto.

Cageside Seats - Baron Corbin retained the United States Championship against Trick Williams for the second time in a week.

Cageside Seats - Carmelo Hayes will receive the next US Title shot next week in his hometown of Boston.

Cageside Seats - Tatum Paxley debuted by interfering in the match between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill, helping Flair secure the victory.

Cageside Seats - Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacked Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton after their match, standing over Green with the title.

Source: Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes called out Randy Orton during SmackDown after Orton interfered in his match at SummerSlam.

Source: Cageside Seats - CM Punk stated he had no prior knowledge of Orton's interference during the SummerSlam match.

Source: Cageside Seats - Kevin Owens is the new #1 contender for the WWE Championship.

Source: Cageside Seats - Charlotte Flair defeated Jade Cargill in a match that included interference from Tatum Paxley.

Source: Cageside Seats - Baron Corbin retained the United States Championship against Trick Williams.

Source: Cageside Seats - Fatal Influence retained the Women’s Tag Team Championships against Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton.

WHERE:

Source: Cageside Seats - The events took place during a WWE SmackDown show in Philadelphia.

Source: Cageside Seats - The SummerSlam event occurred in Minneapolis.

WHEN:

Source: Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes faced CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam.

Source: Cageside Seats - Kevin Owens requested a WWE Title match for SmackDown in two weeks when the show rolls into Toronto.

WHY:

Source: Cageside Seats - Cody Rhodes expressed his desire for revenge against Randy Orton for costing him the WWE Championship.

Source: Cageside Seats - Randy Orton claimed that Cody Rhodes gave him permission to become "this version of The Viper" after their WrestleMania match.

HOW:

Source: Cageside Seats - Tatum Paxley debuted by interfering in the match between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill, helping Flair secure the victory.

Source: Cageside Seats - Baron Corbin won his match against Trick Williams by using the United States Championship as a weapon while the referee was distracted.

Cody Rhodes called out Randy Orton during SmackDown, challenging him with the words, "Just say when," hinting at a future matchup. Kevin Owens confirmed he wants his WWE Title match in two weeks when SmackDown heads to Toronto, while Baron Corbin successfully defended the United States Championship against Trick Williams for the second time in a week. In other news, Carmelo Hayes is set to challenge for the US Title next week in his hometown of Boston, and Tatum Paxley made her debut by helping Charlotte Flair defeat Jade Cargill, before Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacked Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton after their match.