The stage is set for a major encounter on this weeks WWE SmackDown, as GUNTHER, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, will meet Cody Rhodes in the ring at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This face-to-face segment comes just days before their highly anticipated Champion vs. Champion match at WWE Crown Jewel 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 2.
During the October 21 episode of WWE Raw, Cathy Kelley interviewed GUNTHER backstage, where she referenced Cody Rhodes invitation for the two champions to meet on SmackDown. The Ring General accepted the challenge, confirming that he will be in attendance for the October 25 show at the Barclays Center.
The tension didnt end there. As GUNTHER was leaving the interview, he was confronted by Damian Priest, one-half of the Terror Twins. Priest warned GUNTHER to focus on his business with Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel but made it clear that once the event is over, GUNTHER would have a problem waiting for hima big problem.
This segment adds another layer of intrigue to the Crown Jewel buildup, with both Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER looking to make statements before their clash in Riyadh. As SmackDown returns to the Barclays Center, fans can expect fireworks when these two champions share the ring ahead of what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
What are your predictions for GUNTHER vs. Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel? Do you think GUNTHER will be ready to handle Damian Priest when he returns? Share your thoughts in the comments!
