Here’s what happened with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes after SmackDown went off the air, following his return.
The American Nightmare made his comeback in the closing moments of the September 12 SmackDown episode, attacking Drew McIntyre and saving Randy Orton.
This marked Rhodes’ first WWE TV appearance since McIntyre took Rhodes out on the August 8 SmackDown episode.
The September 12 show went off the air with Cody Rhodes challenging Drew McIntyre to a match at Wrestlepalooza.
Cody Rhodes has now shared a video showing what happened after the live broadcast ended.
In the video – which you can watch below – Rhodes addressed the live crowd. Noting that he was glad to be home, Rhodes said:
“I just want to tell you, it’s been a hell of a month for me. I had a new baby girl named Leilani, I got cast as Guile in Street Fighter, and tonight, I got to come back home.
“Thank you guys very, very, very, very much.”
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Cody Rhodes shared this video on Twitter with the caption:
Helluva month! Glad to be back home ❤️ #SmackDown
Shawn Michaels recently commented on Cody Rhodes’ backstage influence, which you can read more about right here.
Helluva month! Glad to be back home ❤️ #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/LHGmDqSNsm
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) September 13, 2025
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