Cody Rhodes Wins WWE Championship on SmackDown, Sets WrestleMania 42 Match with Randy Orton

On the March 6 episode of WWE SmackDown from Portland, Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre to win the Undisputed WWE Championship, marking a significant title change ahead of WrestleMania 42. The event featured Randy Orton delivering an RKO to Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes retaining the United States Championship against Dr. Wagner. Rhodes' victory sets up a WrestleMania 42 main event against Orton at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, following a competitive and interference-filled match.