Cody Rhodes to Face The NXT Champion at Saturday Night’s Main Event – Cody Rhodes now has a confirmed match lined up for the upcoming Saturday Night’s Main Event, following an announcement made during the December 5 episode of WWE SmackDown.

Backstage on the show, Rhodes crossed paths with Ricky Saints and Oba Femi as they prepared for their showdown at NXT Deadline, where the NXT Championship will be on the line. In the middle of their exchange, Rhodes revealed that the winner of that title match will face him at Saturday Night’s Main Event, officially setting the stage for a crossover bout featuring one of NXT’s top names against the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion.

The decision aligns directly with John Cena’s recent comments about wanting his final event to highlight NXT talent competing against WWE’s main event stars. Cena expressed his hope that Saturday Night’s Main Event would serve as a platform for rising superstars to stand alongside the biggest names in the company, and the growing lineup suggests WWE is committed to honoring that vision. With Rhodes stepping in to face the next NXT Champion, it adds another high-profile encounter to a card already shaped by the theme of showcasing NXT’s future against WWE’s established elite.

Saturday Night’s Main Event continues to take shape as one of WWE’s more notable live events of the month, with multiple brand-crossing matchups designed to build momentum for both rosters. As soon as NXT Deadline concludes and a champion is crowned, Rhodes’ opponent will be officially set, giving fans a clearer picture of one of the show’s marquee attractions.

Below is the current lineup for WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13:

• Bayley vs. Sol Ruca
• John Cena vs. LA Knight or Gunther
• Cody Rhodes vs. Ricky Saints or Oba Femi

Cody Rhodes to Face The NXT Champion at Saturday Night’s Main Event

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