The WrestleMania 42 Card Is Finally Clear — And Cody Rhodes Made It Happen

4. &Quot;Wrestlemania 42 Card: Cody Wins, Roman Beats Punk On The Mic, And Wwe Has A Depth Problem

The WrestleMania 42 card is coming into focus after a massive SmackDown. Cody Rhodes defeats Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship in a live championship match — and Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North break down every angle: the Punk-Roman promo, the Jade-Rhea letdown, Dan Hausen’s Raw redemption, and Penta’s shocking Intercontinental Title win.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2026: Nobody in the Writers’ Room Noticed They Ran the Same Promo Twice

Wwe Elimination Chamber 2026 Qualifiers Wrestling Event Promotional Graphic

One week before WWE Elimination Chamber 2026, the company’s creative team proved nobody reads each other’s scripts — running an identical promo twice in the same broadcast. Je’Von Evans shocked Gunther to qualify for the chamber. Kiana James did something even harder, pinning both Charlotte Flair and Nia Jax in a triple threat. AEW, by contrast, delivered a 5-star Kenny Omega vs Swerve Strickland match and is heading into Revolution 2026 with genuine stakes on the line.

Cody Wins WWE Elimination Chamber Qualifier—But All Three Are Going Anyway

Cody Wins Wwe Elimination Chamber Qualifier, Uncertain Outcome Ahead.

The WWE Elimination Chamber qualifier on SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes defeat Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu after Kevin Owens interference, but nobody believes this is over—all three are probably ending up in the Chamber anyway. WWE announced major matches for Chicago: CM Punk defending against Finn Balor and Becky Lynch facing AJ Lee. But two months from WrestleMania 42, WWE still doesn’t have a clear night one main event. Jade Cargill retained against Jordan Grace in a rough title defense with multiple botched spots. The episode took an emotional turn when Dave opened up about the Montreal Expos, praising Ashkan Karbasfrooshan’s Project Peanut initiative and admitting he cried watching the Netflix documentary about bringing baseball back to Montreal. “I want them back so bad,” Dave said, voice cracking. It was a genuine moment that showed the human side of sports fandom.

Drew McIntyre WWE Champion: Why Triple H Finally Pulled the Trigger on Cody Rhodes

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My complaint about the WWE has been how slow-moving their creative is. How little happens from week to week. It really just becomes stale and kind of paint-by-numbers—obvious where they’re going. You watch every week knowing exactly what’s coming, and Drew McIntyre becoming the new WWE Champion on SmackDown in Berlin? I didn’t see that […]

SummerSlam 2025: A10-Hour Marathon Could Break Wrestling Fans (And Why Jelly Roll Proves WWE Has Lost Its Mind)

Jelly Roll Is Part Of A Summerslam 2025 Marathon

SummerSlam 2025 is shaping up to be WWE’s most ambitious and potentially exhausting event in company history, with Wrestling Uncensored hosts predicting an unprecedented 8-10 hour marathon across two nights. While Night One promises traditional wrestling with dream matches like Gunther vs CM Punk, Night Two transforms into a gimmick-heavy spectacle featuring John Cena’s potential farewell in a Street Fight against Cody Rhodes. But the real controversy? Jelly Roll’s cringe-worthy wrestling debut on SmackDown has fans questioning whether WWE’s celebrity obsession has gone too far. From botched spots breaking noses to country singers delivering “the worst forearms maybe ever,” this weekend’s biggest party of the summer might test even the most dedicated wrestling fan’s endurance.

WrestleMania 41 Fallout: Cena, Orton, Rock, and Bloodline Drama

Wrestlemania 41 Fallout

Get the inside scoop on the biggest wrestling news! Ringside Report hosts Dave Simon and Genesis Johnny North break down the WrestleMania 41 fallout, including John Cena vs. Randy Orton, The Rock’s absence, and the latest Bloodline drama. Plus, a deep dive into AEW with updates on the Owen Hart tournament, Anarchy in the Arena possibilities, and FTR’s surprising new alliance. Don’t miss this essential recap for every male pro wrestling fan!