Cody Rhodes is the new WWE champion thanks to Jacob Fatu
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Key Points:
- Drew McIntyre defended the WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes on the March 6 episode of SmackDown, following McIntyre's controversial wins at the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber.
- The match featured chaotic moments including broken tables, multiple referee bumps, and both wrestlers using each other's finishing moves.
- McIntyre caused two referee bumps in desperation and attempted to use a chair, but Jacob Fatu intervened to prevent the attack.
- Cody Rhodes ultimately won the match after hitting his finishing moves and pinned McIntyre, capturing the WWE Championship.
- With this victory, Rhodes is set to defend the title against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas next month.
