Drew McIntyre Stuns WWE Fans by Ending Cody Rhodes’ Title Reign on SmackDown, Breaks Silence After Shocking Win
Drew McIntyre is officially back on top of WWE—and this time, no one saw it coming. The Scottish Warrior shocked the WWE Universe on SmackDown by defeating Cody Rhodes to reclaim the WWE World Championship, abruptly ending Rhodes’ reign in one of the most chaotic main events of the year. After months of frustration, close calls, and public discontent, McIntyre finally cashed in on his moment.
Following the stunning title win, McIntyre took to social media and referenced his viral April 2025 post that racked up over 40 million views, subtly signaling that his long wait for championship gold was finally over. The message was clear: Drew McIntyre is no longer “bored at work.”
Three Stages of Hell Turns SmackDown Upside Down
Cody Rhodes defended the WWE Title against his former tag team partner at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, inside a brutal Three Stages of Hell match that delivered nonstop drama from bell to bell.
McIntyre struck first in the opening fall, scoring a controversial win after catching Rhodes off guard with a low blow in the standard match. Rhodes fired back in the second fall, a Falls Count Anywhere bout, where he evened the score by powerbombing McIntyre through the announce table.
With the match tied 1–1, the final fall moved inside a steel cage, where both superstars survived each other’s finishers, keeping the Berlin crowd on edge as the chaos escalated.
Jacob Fatu’s Return Seals Cody Rhodes’ Fate
Just when it seemed impossible to predict the outcome, SmackDown took a shocking turn. Jacob Fatu made his unexpected return, months after being mysteriously attacked backstage in October.
Fatu stormed the ring during the closing moments and initially went after McIntyre — the man he was scheduled to face in a No. 1 Contender’s match before being sidelined. Moments later, Fatu turned his attention to Cody Rhodes, creating a crucial distraction.
That single moment changed everything.
With Rhodes incapacitated, McIntyre escaped the Steel Cage and officially captured the WWE World Championship once again.
After months of controversy and unfinished business, Drew McIntyre has reclaimed his throne — and the fallout from this SmackDown shocker is only just beginning.
