That's particularly important for the former given what transpired at SummerSlam. Rhodes could feasibly carry the gold into Survivor Series: WarGames in November and then through the Royal Rumble to set the stage for one of the WrestleMania 42 headliners.

The latest episode of SmackDown saw John Cena revert to a babyface in a powerful promo, and this has sparked buzz about his upcoming SummerSlam Street Fight clash against Cody Rhodes.

Roman Reigns returned at WWE SummerSlam and helped Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. The finish saw Reigns hit the ring and hit Solo Sikoa with a Superman Punch and a spear. Reigns left the ring and Rhodes capitalized by hitting Cross Rhodes on Sikoa to retain the title.