"Not every show can be a home run, but we did see a new champion crowned, as a returning Ilja Dragunov defeated Sami Zayn for the WWE United States Championship. Cody Rhodes showed a much more aggressive side, fed up with Drew McIntyre's antics. An impromptu Undisputed title match broke out after Jacob Fatu was attacked backstage, which ended with Rhodes losing by disqualification after hitting McIntyre with his title belt."
"But it was also a small glimpse into what a heel Rhodes could look like -- a possibility always on the minds of some WWE fans. But that seems unlikely at the moment since Rhodes is in line to take over all of the responsibilities as the face of the WWE with John Cena retiring in December. Though I can definitely see different sides of his character, I don't see him becoming a full-fledged heel in the near future."
SmackDown featured the return of Ilja Dragunov, who defeated Sami Zayn to capture the WWE United States Championship. Cody Rhodes displayed a darker, more aggressive persona, using his championship belt as a weapon and striking Drew McIntyre, which caused a disqualification in an impromptu Undisputed title segment. Jacob Fatu suffered a backstage attack that contributed to the chaotic sequence. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss defeated Zaria and Sol Ruca, and Motor City Machine Guns beat Los Garza. The Rhodes–McIntyre rivalry remains unresolved with no No. 1 contender decided, and speculation about Rhodes turning heel surfaced but appears unlikely near term.
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