 After DiBiase lost a match against Randy Orton on the August 26 episode of "SmackDown", Rhodes attacked him, ending their association.On the September 16 episode of "SmackDown", as Rhodes was ridiculing the audience, DiBiase disguised himself as a fan by wearing a paper bag on his head before attacking Rhodes, turning into a fan favorite.DiBiase then challenged Rhodes for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Night of Champions, but was unsuccessful.