SmackDown preview: The biggest threats to Cody’s WWE title are all on a different roster

Key Points:

• Tonight's SmackDown, taped from The O2 in London, serves as the final episode before Saturday's Night of Champions event in Saudi Arabia, featuring key build-up matches and storylines.
• Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Championship against GUNTHER last week, leading to a triple threat title match at Night of Champions with Sami Zayn also added to the bout, despite controversy over Zayn's role as special referee.
• The biggest threats to Rhodes’ title reign may come from the Raw roster, particularly free agent Oba Femi and Jey Uso, rather than his SmackDown challengers GUNTHER and Zayn.
• Additional matches tonight include Paige's first singles WWE match since 2017 against Jacy Jayne, a singles bout between Giulia and Kiana James, Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green, and AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer.
• Other storylines to watch involve updates on Rhea Ripley’s injury, possible cross-brand conflicts involving Roman Reigns' allies, and ongoing tensions among various tag teams and factions heading into Night of Champions.