Cody Rhodes is revving for a fight. Undisputed WWE champion Rhodes returned to SmackDown on Friday, challenging Drew McIntyre to a match at Wrestlepalooza. The blue brand also featured an appearance by Brock Lesnar.

WWE's global appeal has reached an all-time high with events being held outside of the United States on a more regular basis, including some of the company's biggest pay-per-view showcases. However, for the first time ever, WWE is now prepared to host its biggest event of them all in a foreign nation come 2027.