Cody Rhodes was attacked backstage by Gunther on July 6, just as RAW went on the air. The American Nightmare was powerbombed through a table, leaving him slightly bloodied.
What happened?
Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn had a brief confrontation in the opening segment of RAW. Gunther then swooped in and took Cody out, sending Sami Zayn crashing into the car he arrived in.
Why it matters for Cody Rhodes
The attack sets up an Undisputed WWE Championship match between Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes. Adam Pearce announced the match, putting two SmackDown stars in the main event of the red brand.
What comes next?
Tensions are high backstage, with Nick Aldis returning from suspension and accusing Adam Pearce of hijacking the main event of SmackDown. The 38-year-old Gunther's attack on Cody Rhodes adds to the drama, with the WWE Championship match looming.
Cody Rhodes was busted open after the powerbomb, and the scene was chaotic. The American Nightmare will look to recover and focus on the championship match against Sami Zayn.
The main event was announced just days ago, after Adam Pearce created a #1 contender's match between Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes on SmackDown. The winner would face Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship on RAW.
Gunther's attack on Cody Rhodes was a shocking turn of events, and the aftermath will be closely watched. The WWE Championship match between Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes is now more intense than ever.
The red brand is heating up, with tensions running high backstage. The Undisputed WWE Championship match between Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes will be a highly anticipated event, following the dramatic attack on July 6.
Cody Rhodes will look to bounce back from the attack and claim the WWE Championship. The American Nightmare has a tough road ahead, but he's determined to succeed.
The WWE Championship match is set, and the stage is ready. Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn will clash in a highly anticipated bout, with the title on the line. The question is, can Cody Rhodes overcome the odds and win the championship?