• WWE’s Plan For Cody Rhodes At Survivor Series 2025
Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre in the main event of Wrestlepalooza last month to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. He will defend the Men’s Crown Jewel Title against World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia.
The next feud for The American Nightmare has been revealed after he’s done with The Vison’s leader.
According to the Wrestling Observer, Rhodes will put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against Drew McIntyre or Jacob Fatu at Survivor Series: WarGames in San Diego, California, next month.
The report also stated that McIntyre and Fatu are set to have a #1 Contender’s Match for the title at Saturday Night’s Main Event on November 1.
WWE has announced McIntyre vs. Fatu for the SmackDown after Crown Jewel. It seems like a rematch will come after their encounter next Friday.
Jacob Fatu already made it clear on SmackDown this week that he wants Cody Rhodes’ belt, while Drew McIntyre has had his sights set on it for months.
• 10 More Names Released From WWE Today
WWE has parted ways with several names this week. Former Women’s ID Champion Kylie Rae and Zayda Steel were two wrestlers who announced their departure recently.
Bodyslam+ and Fightful Select are reporting that the latest name to be released is former NXT North American Champion Wes Lee, who signed with WWE in late 2020.
Another wrestler who was let go today is Jin Tala. She started her pro wrestling career in 2024 and was mainly working on WWE EVOLVE.
Two more names who were a part of EVOLVE and were let go are Haze Jameson and Summer Sorrell. The company also let go Brayden “BJ” Ray, who was working on WWE LFG.
Below is the complete list of 10 names who left the company today:
– Wes Lee
– Stevie Turner
– Drako Knox
– Zara Zakher
– Lance Anoa’i
– Jamar Hampton
– Jin Tala
– Haze Jameson
– Summer Sorrell
– Brayden “BJ” Ray
Turner (who mainly worked on EVOLVE) and Knox (who was working in NXT) were released by WWE, while Zakher’s WWE ID contract expired and was not renewed.
Here’s what Stevie Turner tweeted about her release:
“My time with @WWE has come to an end. I’ve had a brilliant time and I’m so excited for the future see you soon!”
Drako Nax stated the following:
“Effective immediately, I have been released from my contract with WWE.
I am thankful for every person and every day I spent in that PC. I give everything I have every single day for this business!
I will be available for bookings in 30 days.
Email: drakestarks.43@gmail.com”
Zara Zakher tweeted:
“As of today, my contract with WWE ID has expired, and I’ll be taking a step back from wrestling. I’m so grateful for all the people I’ve met and everyone who’s supported me. I don’t know if or when I’ll be back, but I’m hopeful for the future. ❤️”
Lance Anoa’i tweeted:
“I would officially announce my departure from WWE! I didn’t have the best of luck since I arrived! I will not let this stop me from achieving to be great! I’ve worked hard on the indies for 15 years! Now let’s get back to work! 30days
Accepting bookings booklanceanoai@gmail.com”
Jamar Hampton posted:
“Today I have officially been released from the WWE. I never wished to be a pro wrestler growing up, but I’m grateful I got the opportunity to try! I’ve always been a lowkey out the way type of person, but wrestling forced me to grow and step to the center of attention.
Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to keep going! belief in me kept me going when I didn’t believe in myself. This is the end of my wrestling career, I’ll leave it to the professionals now! Wishing success for everyone at the PC!
Love
(P.S. My hip has healed & I’m off crutches now)”
