WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre took place at the WWE Wrestlepalooza Premium Live Event from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Drew got the early advantage, including hitting an Alabama slamma to Cody on the steps. Cody made a comeback with a scoop slam then the disaster kick. Cody avoided the claymore with a powerbomb for 2. Drew went for the claymore again, but Cody avoided it and locked in the figure four. Drew ripped off the turnbuckle cover and sent Cody into it before rolling him up for 2. Drew was sent into the corner and Cody hit the crossrhodes for 2. Cody went for a cutter, but Drew avoided it and hit an outside dive. Drew with a claymore for 2. Drew went for the claymore, but he crashed through the announce table after the referee got in the way. Drew went for the claymore, but his leg went out on him and Cody hit the cutter. Cody with the crossrhodes for the win.
Winner: Rhodes
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