WWE Wrestlepalooza Shock: Why Drew McIntyre MUST End Cody Rhodes’ Championship Reign

WWE Wrestlepalooza is just days away, and with WWE teaming up with ESPN for this blockbuster event, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If WWE really wants to shake things up, there’s one move that makes perfect sense—Drew McIntyre dethroning Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Let’s face it: SmackDown has lost its spark. The brand has been stuck on autopilot, with the women’s division recycled through endless Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax feuds, while Cody Rhodes—once the ultimate fan favorite—now feels more like a predictable act than a revolutionary champion.

But Drew McIntyre? He’s been waiting for this moment his entire career.

McIntyre carried WWE during the pandemic, but his crowning moments never came in front of a live, roaring audience. Even when he finally captured gold at WrestleMania 40, his glory lasted only five minutes. WWE has teased his rise for years but never fully pulled the trigger. Wrestlepalooza could finally be the stage where McIntyre gets the respect—and the title run—he deserves.

Putting the championship on McIntyre wouldn’t just be a shock; it would inject fresh energy into SmackDown. Fans are tired of the “same old, same old.” A McIntyre title reign opens the door for brand-new rivalries, compelling storylines, and the kind of unpredictability that WWE desperately needs.

The only question is, will WWE actually take the risk? Or will they cling to Cody Rhodes and the safe but stale formula that’s dragging SmackDown down?

If WWE truly wants to make Wrestlepalooza historic, they have no choice—Drew McIntyre needs to walk out with the Undisputed WWE Championship.