Chaos Was the Point: Why WWE Had No Choice but to Throw Out Cody Rhodes vs Jacob Fatu
At first glance, the Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu match ending in chaos at Saturday Night’s Main Event felt frustrating. Fans waited for the bell, only to see the fight spill into the crowd and get wiped out before it ever officially began. But once the dust settled, it became clear this wasn’t a mistake—it was a calculated move by WWE.
Jacob Fatu’s return three weeks ago was fueled by one obsession: revenge on the man he believes put him on the shelf. That obsession led him straight into the Three Stages of Hell match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre, where Fatu’s brutal interference inside the steel cage directly cost Rhodes the Undisputed WWE Championship.
From that moment on, a collision was inevitable.
Why WWE Pulled the Trigger on the Disqualification
When Rhodes and Fatu finally came face-to-face at Saturday Night’s Main Event, the tension was too volatile to contain. The match never even had a chance to start. Instead, the two tore into each other throughout the arena, forcing officials to lose control entirely.
Then Drew McIntyre made things worse.
The new champion stormed in and attacked both men, escalating the situation from a personal feud into a three-way powder keg. That interference is exactly why the disqualification wasn’t just logical—it was necessary.
Perfect Timing Before the Royal Rumble
The backlash to holding a major event just one week before the Royal Rumble was loud. But in hindsight, the timing now works perfectly.
Rhodes and Fatu are both confirmed for the Royal Rumble match, and their unresolved war adds real danger to the field. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis now has multiple storyline options: warnings, fines, Rumble consequences, or even forcing them to settle things later on a bigger stage.
If one eliminates the other at the Rumble, the feud instantly heats up heading into the Elimination Chamber. If they collide inside the Chamber itself, the chaos escalates even further. Crucially, the disqualification protects both men—neither takes a loss, and the rivalry stays red-hot.
Drew McIntyre Just Made His Life Harder
McIntyre’s decision to get involved may end up haunting him.
Just one day earlier, Sami Zayn earned the right to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship. McIntyre should’ve been focused entirely on that first title defense. Instead, he chose to insert himself into a volatile situation with two furious contenders.
Now, McIntyre isn’t just defending his championship—he’s watching his back.
Rhodes and Fatu both have reason to want revenge, and any distraction could swing the match in Zayn’s favor. Whether it’s a ringside brawl, a surprise interference, or pure mind games, McIntyre has turned a straightforward defense into a potential disaster.
One Decision, Three Storylines Elevated
By throwing out the match, WWE advanced every major storyline involved:
- Cody Rhodes stays protected while remaining obsessed with revenge.
- Jacob Fatu continues his destructive path without losing momentum.
- Drew McIntyre’s championship reign instantly feels unstable and dangerous.
With SmackDown approaching, Nick Aldis is expected to address the fallout, and whatever consequences come next could directly impact the Royal Rumble and beyond.
The disqualification didn’t kill the match—it supercharged the story.
And now, with grudges overlapping and egos colliding, WWE has turned one chaotic night into a multi-week road of must-see drama.
