Cody Rhodes to face Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:32 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
WWE will host its first Sunday Night's Main Event on September 6, 2026, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Headlining the event is a match between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, a rematch from WrestleMania 42. Joining them on the card are Bron Breakker versus Oba Femi and a celebrity bout featuring Baron Corbin against Lil Yachty, with a unique stipulation allowing Corbin to grant Trick Williams a title rematch if Yachty lasts five minutes in the ring. No championship matches are officially scheduled yet, but there's potential for more matches to be added ahead of the event.
- •Event date is September 6, 2026, during Labor Day weekend.
- •Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton headline match announced.
- •Bron Breakker faces Oba Femi on the card.
- •Baron Corbin takes on Lil Yachty, with a stipulation for Trick Williams.
- •No championship matches currently scheduled.
- 9:32 AMYahoo Sports — WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Is On Sunday, Here's Everything We Know
"WWE Sunday Night's Main Event card, date, start time and how to watch. Cody Rhodes faces Randy Orton in Atlanta and Lil Yachty makes his in-ring debut.
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