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Cody Rhodes attacks Randy Orton at SmackDown, new champions crowned

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Cody Rhodes attacks Randy Orton at SmackDown, new champions crowned

Summary

At WWE SmackDown in Boston on August 15, Cody Rhodes ambushed Randy Orton during the main event. Orton attacked Rhodes before he could face Sami Zayn, leading to an unscheduled brawl. CM Punk and Kevin Owens exchanged heated words as they build up to their WWE Championship match. Chelsea Green won the WWE Women's Championship but faces a recovery period while Gunther disparaged her status. New champions include Jacy Jane and The MFTs.

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By the Numbers

•Cody Rhodes was ambushed by Randy Orton before his match.
•CM Punk and Kevin Owens prepared for their title match with a verbal confrontation.
•Chelsea Green won the Women's Championship but faces a recovery hurdle.
•Jacy Jane defeated Tiffany Stratton for the Women’s United States Championship.
•The MFTs captured the WWE Tag Team title.

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6:03 AMYahoo Sports — WWE SmackDown Recap: Cody Rhodes Hunts Randy Orton, New Champions Crowned

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Things got deeply personal, and several rivalries added a new layer on Friday’s SmackDown at TD Garden in Boston.Cody Rhodes threw caution to the wind while assaulting Randy Orton, Matt Cardona rescued his wife from Gunther, and Kevin Owens exchanged verbal blows with CM Punk that cut like a knife. Plus, two new champions were crowned.Let’s […] The post WWE SmackDown Recap: Cody Rhodes Hunts Randy Orton, New Champions Crowned appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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