Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre Clash Amidst WrestleMania Plans

The road to WrestleMania 42 has been marked by shifting plans in the WWE Undisputed Championship scene, culminating in a recent brawl between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. The conflict stems from Rhodes regaining the title from McIntyre on the March 6th episode of SmackDown, setting up a championship defense against Randy Orton at WrestleMania .

Parking Lot Brawl and Fallout

Recent events took a volatile turn when a planned match between McIntyre and Jacob Fatu on the March 20th episode of SmackDown was derailed by a parking lot altercation. McIntyre intentionally collided his car with Fatu’s vehicle, followed by a physical attack that required intervention from WWE officials .

During a confrontation in the ring, McIntyre directed personal remarks towards SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, referencing his son Donovan. This prompted a further escalation when Fatu, having recovered from the initial attack, engaged McIntyre in a brawl at ringside, ultimately splashing him through the announce table.

McIntyre’s Disappointment and WrestleMania Path

Drew McIntyre’s current trajectory represents a significant shift from initial plans. He originally won the WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes in January in a Three Stages of Hell match, with Jacob Fatu’s interference playing a crucial role in the deciding Steel Cage match . At that time, the expectation was for McIntyre to enter WrestleMania as champion and defend the title against Rhodes.

Still, WWE creative, led by Triple H, opted to feature Rhodes versus Randy Orton as the WWE Championship match at WrestleMania, leading to McIntyre’s current feud with Jacob Fatu. This decision has left McIntyre feeling aggrieved, particularly given his history of being passed over for main event opportunities.

Looking Ahead to WrestleMania 42

As of now, Cody Rhodes is set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, while Drew McIntyre is scheduled to face Jacob Fatu. The events leading up to WrestleMania continue to unfold, promising further developments in this evolving storyline.