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WWE Shakes Up Championship Match Ahead of WrestleMania 42

3/1/2026

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WWE confirmed a change to the Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42, setting a March 6 SmackDown bout between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes.
Randy Orton won the Elimination Chamber match but was impeded by Drew McIntyre, who attacked Cody Rhodes.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced the match, citing a contract clause that prevents Rhodes from contending while McIntyre holds the championship.

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Story summary

WWE confirmed a change to the Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42, setting a March 6 SmackDown bout between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes.
Randy Orton won the Elimination Chamber match but was impeded by Drew McIntyre, who attacked Cody Rhodes.
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced the match, citing a contract clause that prevents Rhodes from contending while McIntyre holds the championship.