This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw aired live from the PPG Paints Arena and the show featured some big moments. Immediately after the Raw tapings wrapped up WWE started filming this week’s episode of SmackDown which featured a big return.
Cody Rhodes kicked off the show, but he was interrupted by Randy Orton. During the segment Drew McIntyre made his big return and mocked Orton and Rhodes for respecting one another. According to John Clark, Drew tried to get Cody and Randy to turn against each other, and eventually Randy hit him with the RKO.
Drew McIntyre interrupts both Cody and Randy. He mocks the respect they have for each other. Tries to get them to turn against each other. Eventually eats an RKO from Randy. #WWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/mJtEr2Okye
— John Clark (@johnrclark12) July 1, 2025
Later in the night it was announced that Drew McIntyre will face Randy Orton at Saturday Night’s Main Event on July 12th. This will be Drew’s first match since he faced off against Damian Priest in a steel cage match at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Tampa on May 24th.
Saturday Night’s Main Event will air live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA on July 12th and the current card can be seen below.
WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Gunther vs. Goldberg
LA Knight vs. Seth Rollins
Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton