As Seen on SmackDown (March 6, 2026): Cody Rhodes Reclaims the Undisputed WWE Title

If you blinked, you missed a massive title swing on the Road to WrestleMania.

Friday night’s WWE SmackDown (March 6, 2026) came live from Portland, Oregon (Moda Center) and ended with Cody Rhodes defeating Drew McIntyre to recapture the Undisputed WWE Championship—setting the table for a WrestleMania 42 collision with Randy Orton.

The Big Headline: Cody’s Back on Top

In a chaotic main event with referee drama and ringside mayhem, Jacob Fatu’s sudden involvement stopped McIntyre from using a chair and opened the door for Cody to land the Super Cutter + Cross Rhodes combo for the win.

Translation: WrestleMania plans just got a lot more personal.

Randy Orton to WrestleMania… and Trick Williams Ate an RKO

SmackDown opened with Randy Orton making it clear he’s chasing the championship at WrestleMania 42—then Trick Williams stepped in at the worst possible time and got planted with an RKO outta nowhere.

Full Match & Segment Results (Quick Hits)

✅ United States Championship

• Carmelo Hayes def. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. to retain the United States Title.

✅ WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Scene Gets Crowded

• New champs Nia Jax & Lash Legend (The Irresistible Forces) got confronted by multiple teams staking claims.

• Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss def. Giulia & Kiana James to earn the right to challenge the new champions.

✅ Tag Team Turmoil (No. 1 Contenders)

Order of eliminations:

• Fraxiom def. Motor City Machine Guns 

• Los Garza def. Fraxiom 

• Los Garza def. The Wyatt Sicks (after interference from The MFTs)

• Damian Priest & R-Truth def. Los Garza to become No. 1 Contenders to The MFTs 

✅ WrestleMania Women’s Title Heat

• Rhea Ripley and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill went face-to-face in a tense war of words ahead of WrestleMania.

✅ Surprise Match

• Oba Femi def. Johnny Gargano after Gargano issued an open call.

✅ Main Event — Undisputed WWE Championship

• Cody Rhodes def. Drew McIntyre to win the Undisputed WWE Title.

What It Means Going Into WrestleMania 42

• Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton is now the clear WrestleMania main event direction, with Cody holding the gold and Orton holding the Chamber win momentum.

• The tag division is officially in chaos, and Priest & R-Truth as contenders is either genius… or the most stressful pairing Nick Aldis has ever created.

• Jade vs. Rhea is getting that big-fight aura—no brawl needed, just pure tension.

Black Danhausen "Cursed" T-shirt featuring a striking graphic design, as seen on SmackDown.

Christyan XO Makes Dominant CCW Debut at Bash at the Brew 61 — With Controversy

Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) saw the arrival of a towering new force at Bash at the Brew 61 as Christyan XO stepped into the ring for her official CCW debut against the ferocious Sara Wilder — and left with both a victory and a new alliance.

Match Overview

Event: CCW Bash at the Brew 61

Match: Christyan XO vs. Sara Wilder

Result: Christyan XO def. Sara Wilder via Chokeslam (with outside interference)

The Debut Entrance

Christyan XO entered CCW billed at an imposing 6’3”, immediately standing taller than nearly anyone on the roster — including Sara Wilder, who herself is considered one of the taller competitors in the women’s division.

Commentary emphasized XO’s background as a former Division I basketball player, noting that despite having just about a year of professional wrestling experience, her athletic foundation gives her a serious edge.

Across the ring, Sara Wilder stormed out with her usual feral intensity — fired up and ready to “welcome” the newcomer to CCW.

Power vs. Ferocity

From the opening tie-up, the size difference was undeniable. Christyan XO muscled Wilder backward, overpowering her with downward pressure and raw strength. A heavy mat return and stiff forearm shots showcased XO’s physical advantage early.

But Wilder didn’t back down. She went low, targeted the midsection and back, and fired off a bulldog that nearly shifted momentum. Wilder locked in a front facelock, trying to ground XO and neutralize the height difference — a smart strategy against a taller opponent.

Still, every time Wilder built steam, XO’s strength reset the tone.

• A brutal boot to the face

• Snake-eyes in the corner

• A leg across the throat that had the referee warning her

• Multiple power slams that shook the ring

Christyan XO wasn’t just surviving her debut — she was dictating it.

The Turning Point

Wilder mounted a late comeback, landing a jawbreaker and a vicious strike combination that nearly secured the upset. She went for her backstabber finisher —

—but that’s when everything changed.

Ruthie J made her surprise return.

Absent from CCW for weeks, Ruthie J appeared ringside at a critical moment. With the referee out of position, she delivered a cheap shot to Wilder, creating the opening XO needed.

Christyan XO capitalized immediately.

She launched from the ropes and delivered a thunderous Chokeslam, planting Sara Wilder in the center of the ring.

1… 2… 3.

Official Result

Christyan XO def. Sara Wilder via pinfall (Chokeslam)Interference from Ruthie J

Post-Match Fallout

The bigger story may not just be the win — but the alliance.

Ruthie J aligning herself with Christyan XO raises major questions about the direction of CCW’s women’s division.

Is this the beginning of a new power duo?

Was this planned all along?

And what does this mean for Sara Wilder, who clearly had momentum before the interference?

Analysis: A Star in the Making

Even with the controversial finish, Christyan XO made one thing clear:

She belongs.

Her combination of:

• Elite athleticism

• Rare height for the division

• Visible strength advantage

• Natural ring presence makes her one of the most intriguing new additions to CCW.

The commentary team repeatedly highlighted how rarely someone towers over Sara Wilder — and XO did it effortlessly. With Ruthie J now seemingly in her corner, the women’s division just got significantly more dangerous.

What’s Next?

Will Sara Wilder demand a rematch?

Are we looking at a faction forming around Christyan XO?

And how long before the CCW Women’s Championship picture comes into play?

One thing is certain — Christyan XO’s debut wasn’t quiet.

It was impactful. It was controversial. And it may have just reshaped CCW’s women’s landscape.

Christyan Reid Makes Statement ROH TV Debut, Helps The Infantry Secure Big Win

Tonight’s Ring of Honor TV tapings featured a major moment for Christyan Reid, as the MCW Women’s Championship No. 1 contender made her ROH debut—and wasted absolutely no time making an impact.

Reid appeared at ringside during the tag team matchup between The Infantry (Charlie Bravo & Dean) and MxM TV, shifting the momentum at a critical point in the bout.

The Turning Point

As Mansoor looked to turn the tide for MxM TV, Christyan Reid emerged behind him, drawing his attention just long enough to create an opening. That brief distraction proved costly.

With Mansoor momentarily caught off guard, The Infantry struck—connecting with a devastating double stomp that left him vulnerable. Dean quickly capitalized, making the cover and scoring the pinfall victory.

Match Result

The Infantry defeated MxM TV

A Statement Beyond One Match

Already riding momentum as the No. 1 contender to the MCW Women’s Championship, Christyan Reid’s presence on ROH television signals that her rise isn’t limited to one promotion. Calm, confident, and perfectly timed, her involvement showed a veteran-level understanding of match flow and opportunity.

With Reid expanding her footprint and The Infantry picking up a statement win, this ROH TV taping may be remembered as the start of something much bigger. Keep an eye on Christyan Reid—because she’s clearly operating on a bigger stage now.

Stay locked in for more ROH TV taping results and indie-scene updates as this story develops.