WWE has issued a response to a lawsuit against them and Cody Rhodes alleging trademark infringement and breach of settlement. In recent court filings and as reported by Post Wrestling, WWE and it's merchandise partner Fanatics motioned to dismiss the suit due to the fact that the "American Nightmare" moniker in question is used in conjunction with the Rhodes skull logo and thus does not violate previous agreements with the plaintiff.

Cody Rhodes got into a major backstage fight with a former WWE champion on this week's SmackDown. In a post-show segment, Carmelo Hayes delivered a massive shot at The American Nightmare.

Discussing his relationship with Rhodes and his pride for what he's been able to do in WWE, DDP told Justin Barrasso of Undisputed that he believes Rodes is a visionary, as he's seen what he wants professional wrestling to look like and has bent the sport into his vision.

Kevin Owens explained why he has a problem with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and Cody challenged him to a fight. On the November 15 episode of WWE SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes called Kevin Owens out after Owens took Randy Orton out with a piledriver.

WWE SmackDown intensified the Survivor Series build-up with high-stakes matches and confrontations. Chelsea Green advanced in the Women's U.S. Title Tournament, LA Knight retained his U.S. Championship against Santos Escobar,