Triple H Renames Top WWE Championship After Cody Rhodes’ Shocking SummerSlam Victory

Cody Rhodes Defeats John Cena in Brutal Street Fight at SummerSlam 2025

Cody Rhodes has finally dethroned John Cena as the WWE Champion. Night 2 of WWE SummerSlam 2025 came to a conclusion with a thunderous ovation following the main event match that saw two superstars engaged in a heated street fight match live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Both men used weapons, broke and fell through tables, and each were pushed to their limits. Cena kicked out of multiple finishers including the Cross Rhodes and Cody Cutter, but it ended with Rhodes victorious after a brutal table spot followed by one final Cross Rhodes and the referee’s three count.

This moment marks yet another landmark achievement in Cody’s WWE career that solidifies the rise to the top of the company.

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WWE Drops ‘Undisputed’ from Championship Name After Cody’s Win

Right after SummerSlam, Triple H made a surprising move by changing the name of WWE’s top title. The Undisputed WWE Championship is now just the WWE Championship.

The change happened fast on WWE’s website, and fans are definitely talking about it.

Here’s a quick look at how the title has changed:

• Roman Reigns combined the WWE and Universal Championships at WrestleMania 38.
• When Cody Rhodes won last year, they got rid of Universal.
• Now, after SummerSlam 2025, Undisputed is gone too.

This change makes you wonder if WWE has plans for a new championship setup. Maybe they’ll add another major title or just want to update the brand’s look.

What’s next for Cody Rhodes after SummerSlam?

Even though he beat Brock Lesnar and got a pat on the back from John Cena, Cody Rhodes’ journey is just beginning. With the WWE Championship in tow going forward, new threats will be waiting on SmackDown.

Cody will definitely face one or more of the following challengers:

• Drew McIntyre (Just won at SummerSlam. Duh.)
• Damien Priest (Growing in confidence as the Judgment Day leader.)
• Aleister Black (He’s going to be dark, dangerous and unpredictable.)
• The Miz (An established heel – he is always there when the title picture comes up.)
• Uncle Howdy (No more notes needed on him; he’s a potential nightmare!)

Either way, Rhodes has another road to take and will have to prove himself once again as a fighting champion! WWE fans are excited to see who is going to be the first challenger in his journey to Survivor Series 2025.

The John Cena vs Cody Rhodes fight at SummerSlam 2025 will go down as a very moving and tough match. It was more than just a fight for a belt—it was about what they will leave behind.

Cena, even though he’s not as young as he used to be, pushed Cody hard, showing tough spirit and know-how. They both showed a lot of respect after the match, proving this was more than just passing on—it was a big win for The American Nightmare.

That night in 2025 will be seen as a big part of history—Cody Rhodes took the WWE Champion title, John Cena stepped back gracefully, and Triple H made a daring move by changing the title’s name.

Now, everyone is watching to see what Cody Rhodes does next. If what has happened before can tell us anything, his path will have more tough fights, back-stabbings, and fresh feuds.