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.
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The brief
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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Quick answers
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.
Coverage (5)
- 7/10/26 WWE SmackDown Highlights; Exclusive Footage of Cody Rhodes saving Nick Aldis off air Wrestleview.com · 5h ago
- What WWE Cameras Didn’t Show You After ‘SmackDown’ Went Off Air Men's Journal · 5h ago
- Nick Aldis Reinstated As WWE SmackDown General Manager Fightful · 5h ago
- Nick Aldis Announces CM Punk & Cody Rhodes Will Team Up In Huge Tag Match At WWE SNME Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Gunther attacks Nick Aldis following WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event announcement F4W/WON · 5h ago
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