Summary

The Undisputed WWE Championship match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes headlined the March 6 episode of WWE SmackDown.

The bout followed Drew McIntyre’s interference at Elimination Chamber 2026 and included multiple momentum swings, including traded finishers, a referee bump, and interference from Jacob Fatu.

McIntyre landed a Claymore during the closing sequence and Cody Rhodes kicked out before the finish.

Winner

Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre to win the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Cody secured the victory after a super cutter followed by Cross Rhodes.

Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre finish reshapes SmackDown title direction

Cody Rhodes winning the Undisputed WWE Championship immediately changes SmackDown’s top title picture, because Drew McIntyre’s run ended in the same match that was set after Elimination Chamber interference.

Jacob Fatu stopping McIntyre’s steel-chair attempt also gives this result added fallout potential around who may now influence the championship scene.

For match setup context, see the earlier March 6 announcement for McIntyre vs. Rhodes.