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Cody Rhodes Earns Undisputed WWE Championship Shot on SmackDown

Cody Rhodes secured his position as the No. The victory sets the stage for a future championship opportunity.

Hamza AwanBy Hamza AwanFounder & Editor
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Cody RhodesJey UsoSmackDownNo. 1 ContenderUndisputed WWE ChampionshipWWE

Rhodes emerged victorious from the contest, securing the decisive win over Uso. This victory reportedly positions Rhodes to challenge the current Undisputed WWE Champion in an upcoming, yet-to-be-announced championship match. Fans are already speculating on when and where this high-stakes encounter might take place.

The SmackDown broadcast on July 3, 2026, featured the culmination of this important storyline development, with Rhodes' win setting a new course for the Undisputed WWE Championship picture.

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I'm Hamza Awan, founder of The Final Bell. I cover WWE with verified reporting, fan polls, and analysis written for people who actually watch the shows — not for algorithms. More about Hamza

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