Cody Rhodes was attacked by Gunther on WWE Raw, putting his WWE Championship match in jeopardy. On July 6, 2026, Sami Zayn was set to defend his title against Rhodes.
What happened?
Gunther slammed a car door on a bloodied Cody Rhodes, making it unlikely for Rhodes to compete in the main event. This attack came after Sami Zayn told Rhodes he was not going to just swoop in and regain his world title.
Why it matters for Cody Rhodes
This incident puts Rhodes' WWE Championship match in jeopardy, and his chances of regaining the title are now uncertain. Rhodes had been scheduled to face Sami Zayn for the title, but Gunther's attack may have changed the plans.
What comes next?
CM Punk returned to beat Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship, his eighth world title. The WWE Undisputed Championship is a SmackDown title, which was defended on Raw due to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis' suspension.
Cody Rhodes' injury will be a significant concern for his upcoming matches. The attack by Gunther has raised questions about Rhodes' ability to compete at his best. On July 6, 2026, WWE Raw featured new WWE champion Sami Zayn's first world title defense, which ended with CM Punk's surprise return and win.
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Cody Rhodes' fans will be waiting to see how he recovers from the attack and when he will be back in the ring. The WWE Championship match between Sami Zayn and CM Punk was a thrilling event, with CM Punk's win being a significant upset.
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The attack on Cody Rhodes by Gunther has raised questions about the future of the WWE Championship. The match between Sami Zayn and CM Punk was a significant one, with CM Punk's win being a major upset. The WWE Championship match will continue to be a major attraction, with fans waiting to see what happens next.
The WWE Raw results on July 6, 2026, showed that CM Punk is the new WWE Champion, with his eighth world title. The event was a significant one, with the WWE Championship match being the main attraction. Cody Rhodes' fans will be waiting to see how he recovers from the attack and when he will be back in the ring.