Cody Rhodes Retains WWE Championship at Wrestlepaloosis
Indianapolis, IN – Cody Rhodes successfully defended his WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at Wrestlepaloosis on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Rhodes emerged victorious after a hard-fought contest, concluding the event as the still-reigning champion.
Rhodes had recently returned from filming Street Fighter, and the match narrative acknowledged potential ring rust. McIntyre capitalized on this, also appearing less than 100% following a physical contract signing on SmackDown. Despite mcintyre’s early advantage, Rhodes battled back. The match saw a dramatic turn when McIntyre inadvertently injured his own leg attempting an attack at the announce table, allowing Rhodes to capitalize with a Cody cutter followed by a single Cross Rhodes for the pinfall victory.
This win marks a significant start to WWE’s new partnership with ESPN,with the company choosing to showcase its top babyface,Rhodes,in a dominant position. Fans can find complete Wrestlepaloosis results and match coverage at https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/384088/wwe-wrestlepalooza-results-live-streaming-match-coverage.
