Overview
- SmackDown GM Nick Aldis announced that Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in Salt Lake City on Nov. 1.
- The title defense follows a SmackDown confrontation that devolved into an impromptu match ending in disqualification after Rhodes struck McIntyre with the championship belt.
- Jey Uso won a Battle Royal on Raw to meet CM Punk in a bout to crown a new World Heavyweight Champion after Seth Rollins was sidelined by injury.
- Cameras showed Jacob Fatu attacked backstage on SmackDown, presented as a storyline development connected to his real injury, with McIntyre denying involvement.
- Since its modern revival, Saturday Night’s Main Event has not featured a title change, adding intrigue with two championships on the line.