Cody Rhodes Sets June 19 Gunther Rematch After 12-Minute Title Match Ended in Rope-Break Controversy
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Updated · CBS Sports · Jun 6
Cody Rhodes Sets June 19 Gunther Rematch After 12-Minute Title Match Ended in Rope-Break Controversy
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Jun 6
Summary
June 19 is the date set for Cody Rhodes to defend the undisputed WWE championship against Gunther again after SmackDown officials finalized the rematch.
A missed rope break drove the decision: Gunther's foot was on the ropes during Rhodes' pinfall in their 12-minute Clash in Italy match, giving the challenger grounds to demand another shot.
Sami Zayn tried to insert himself into the title picture on SmackDown, arguing he has beaten Gunther before, but a three-man confrontation ended with Rhodes accidentally taking Zayn out.
Nick Aldis later warned Zayn to stay out of Rhodes and Gunther's business, leaving him outside the June 19 match even as tension around the title scene keeps building.