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Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes, a 35‑year‑old professional wrestler prominently featured on WWE SmackDown, captured the WWE Championship by defeating Trick Williams at SummerSlam on July 31, 2026. This victory follows his previous high‑profile matches, including a loss to John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania in April 2025.

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What to know

  • Cody Rhodes beat Trick Williams to win the WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2026. Jul 31
  • Rhodes, 35, has been a central figure on WWE SmackDown leading up to the title win. Jul 31
  • R-Truth’s contract was renewed just before Money in the Bank 2025, allowing a surprise appearance. Jun 10
  • Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso defeated John Cena and Logan Paul in the main event tag match. Jun 10
  • Scott interrupted the Undisputed WWE Championship match, aiding John Cena’s 17th world title. Apr 21

Timeline

  1. Jul 31, 2026
  2. Jun 10, 2025
  3. Apr 21, 2025
  4. Apr 21, 2025