Gunther attacks Nick Aldis following WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event announcement
Gunther launched a physical assault on WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis following a major event announcement.
Where it stands
Following the announcement of a tag team match featuring CM Punk and Cody Rhodes for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Gunther confronted and attacked General Manager Nick Aldis. This incident occurred after the television broadcast of SmackDown had concluded.
Coverage from F4W/WON and Men's Journal highlights the physical altercation, while Wrestleview.com reports that Cody Rhodes intervened to assist the General Manager. Additional reporting from Fightful confirms that Nick Aldis has been reinstated to his position as SmackDown General Manager.
Future developments depend on potential disciplinary actions or additional matches stemming from the altercation. Coverage does not yet specify whether WWE will broadcast the exclusive footage or if further confrontations between Gunther and management are scheduled.
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Answered
What happened to Nick Aldis?
Nick Aldis was attacked by Gunther following an announcement regarding WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Who intervened in the attack?
According to Wrestleview.com, Cody Rhodes assisted Nick Aldis after the show went off the air.
What matches were announced for WWE SNME?
Nick Aldis announced that CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will compete in a tag team match.
Sources (11)
- Nick Aldis announces WWE SmackDown role update after recent suspension MSN · 45d ago
- Gunther chokes out Smackdown General Manager Nick Aldis Wrestling-Online.com · 45d ago
- How to Watch Saturday Night's Main Event: Date, Start Time, Match Card, Location & Live Stream Sports Illustrated · 45d ago
- Smackdown Results: 11/07/26 Slam Wrestling · 45d ago
- Nick Aldis Announces CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Will Team Up In Huge Tag Match At WWE SNME Wrestling Inc. · 45d ago
- What WWE Cameras Didn’t Show You After 'SmackDown' Went Off Air Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- 7/10/26 WWE SmackDown Highlights; Exclusive Footage of Cody Rhodes saving Nick Aldis off air Wrestleview.com · 45d ago
- What WWE Cameras Didn’t Show You After ‘SmackDown’ Went Off Air Men's Journal · 45d ago
- Nick Aldis Reinstated As WWE SmackDown General Manager Fightful · 45d ago
- Nick Aldis Announces CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Will Team Up In Huge Tag Match At WWE SNME Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Gunther attacks Nick Aldis following WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event announcement F4W/WON · 45d ago
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