🔥 Nobody Saw THIS Coming! Analyst Predicts a Shocking Star to End Cody Rhodes’ WWE Title Reign in 2026
Cody Rhodes is walking into 2026 looking untouchable. As the Undisputed WWE Champion, The American Nightmare has beaten challenger after challenger with the confidence of a man who knows the entire locker room is chasing him—and failing. Every title defense feels bigger, every victory more convincing.
That’s exactly why fans were stunned when a respected WWE analyst dropped a bold prediction that flipped the conversation overnight.
Instead of naming a hot rookie, a surprise legend, or a flashy return, the analyst backed a name few fans had circled as the one to dethrone Cody next year.
That name? Drew McIntyre.
Why Drew McIntyre Makes Perfect Sense
On a recent podcast, the analyst explained that Cody’s historic reign doesn’t need a random shock ending—it needs a meaningful one. WWE, according to the discussion, may be focusing more on emotional payoff than surprise factor.
And Drew McIntyre checks every box.
McIntyre has the size, intensity, and credibility to stand toe-to-toe with Cody. More importantly, he has unfinished business at the very top. His previous world title reigns came during the pandemic era, without live crowds—something fans still debate when discussing his legacy.
Beating Cody Rhodes on the grandest stage, in front of a roaring audience, would instantly rewrite that narrative.
WWE Has Been Quietly Setting the Stage
What makes this prediction even more interesting is how WWE has been subtly rebuilding McIntyre’s aura. His promos have been sharper. His losses feel deliberate. And every near-miss only adds to the tension.
This doesn’t feel accidental—it feels like long-term storytelling.
Cody also thrives against experienced rivals who can match him emotionally and verbally, not just physically. Respect, resentment, and shared history fuel Cody’s best feuds—and McIntyre brings all of that in spades.
If WWE truly wants Cody’s reign to end in a way that feels earned, not forced, Drew McIntyre might be the most dangerous option of all.
The real shock wouldn’t be McIntyre winning the title.
The real shock would be realizing WWE had this planned all along. 👀🔥
