New Stipulation Added to Orton vs. Rhodes Match for SNME

The rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton escalated during the August 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, as a new stipulation was announced for their upcoming match at Sunday Night's Main Event.

The tension began backstage with Sami Zayn confronting SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis about his ongoing struggles while injured. Zayn questioned Orton's involvement in his recent troubles. As the situation unfolded, Rhodes called Orton to the ring, prompting Aldis to intervene and prevent any confrontation before their scheduled match.

Aldis emphasized the need to keep the two apart, recalling their previous altercation that endangered others. He then introduced a stipulation: if either Rhodes or Orton attacked the other before their match, they would forfeit future opportunities for the WWE Championship. Orton accepted the rule, opting for verbal jabs instead, while Rhodes warned him of the consequences of underestimating him. The segment concluded with Rhodes asserting that he would be the one to defeat Orton in Atlanta.