GUNTHER takes out Cody Rhodes after Ricky Saints loses his debut match in WWE
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Key Points:
- Ricky Saints made a strong WWE SmackDown debut by interrupting WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and challenging him to a match after being medically cleared.
- Cody Rhodes defeated Saints cleanly with a Cross Rhodes finisher, avoiding any interference from Randy Orton, who was expected to return.
- Immediately after the match, GUNTHER appeared unexpectedly, attacked Rhodes, and held up the WWE Championship belt, signaling a new challenge.
- The appearance of GUNTHER on SmackDown and Jacob Fatu on Raw highlights WWE’s unclear approach to the brand split, with cross-brand challenges occurring without official explanations.
- A potential Rhodes vs. GUNTHER match could be added to the upcoming Backlash event on May 9, with speculation about raising the stakes beyond the title in their feud.
