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WWE Reportedly Changes Plans for Big Survivor Series Match

WWE Reportedly Changes Plans for Big Survivor Series Match

Summary

The WWE has rescheduled the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre to take place at Saturday Night's Main Event because of an injury to Jacob Fatu. Fatu was initially set to fight McIntyre, but his injury led WWE to make changes, affecting the planned Survivor Series event. The Survivor Series will still feature a Men's WarGames match despite other injuries among wrestlers.

Key Facts

  • Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre's match was moved from Survivor Series to Saturday Night's Main Event due to Jacob Fatu's injury.
  • Jacob Fatu was originally supposed to face Drew McIntyre.
  • Saturday Night's Main Event will occur on November 1, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The event will also see CM Punk face Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.
  • Survivor Series: WarGames is scheduled for November 29, 2025, in San Diego, California.
  • The Survivor Series is expected to feature a team matchup with Punk and Reigns despite Seth Rollins' injury.
  • WWE opted not to find a replacement for Fatu, indicating potential roster depth issues.

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