Cody Rhodes defended the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther on Friday night’s SmackDown.
Sami Zayn served as the special guest referee for the match. In the closing moments, Zayn delivered a fast three count after Rhodes got the pinfall on Gunther. The controversial finish allowed Rhodes to retain the title.
The main event featured back and forth action between the two competitors. The result leaves ongoing questions about the involvement of Zayn and the direction of the championship storyline.