Drew McIntyre To Defend Undisputed WWE Title Against Cody Rhodes On 3/6 WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes will have a shot to regain the Undisputed WWE Championship on the March 6 episode of WWE SmackDown when he faces Drew McIntyre.
The match was made official by general manager Nick Aldis during the Elimination Chamber post-show.
.@DMcIntyreWWE vs @CodyRhodes THIS FRIDAY for the Undisputed WWE Championship! 💯@RealNickAldis makes it OFFICIAL! pic.twitter.com/wX9Xne7Sm4
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2026
McIntyre interfered in the men’s Elimination Chamber match, targeting Rhodes. His interference backfired as Rhodes laid him out with the Cross Rhodes. When Rhodes got up, Orton hit him with the RKO and won the match.
McIntyre defeated Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match on the January 9 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Here is the current lineup for WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown (3/6)
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Drew McIntyre (c) vs. Cody Rhodes
- WWE Tag Team Championship Number One Contenders Decided
Fans can find Fightful’s coverage WWE Elimination Chamber by clicking here. Check out the post-show podcast for a full review here.
