Drew McIntyre Challenges Cody Rhodes for WWE Championship
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Following a triumphant performance at SummerSlam, Drew McIntyre has publicly declared his intention to pursue Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Championship. The Scottish wrestler issued a direct challenge to the current champion, signaling a high-stakes collision on the horizon.
Return to Championship Contention
McIntyre, in a recent interview on the Huge Pop podcast with Donny De-Silva and Jimmy Korderas, emphasized his renewed focus on reclaiming the WWE Championship. He described recent engagements as “side quests” and expressed his eagerness to reassert himself as a top contender.
“I’m going to go forward and get myself back on track, to that WWE Championship,” McIntyre stated. “You mean, yes, taking off the freaking rails… I just keep going for that title, and then I keep getting taken right off here and off here and off here. All I want is my precious. To get that title run in front of live fans.”
Did You Know? Drew McIntyre previously held the WWE Championship, winning it at WrestleMania 36 in 2020.
Criticism of Cody rhodes’ Approach
McIntyre didn’t hesitate to voice his opinions on Rhodes’ current approach to his championship reign. He critiqued what he perceives as Rhodes’ prioritization of fan approval, suggesting the champion needs a dose of reality.
“Back on SmackDown where itS a WWE Championship, the title I helped during the pandemic the entire time, the title I won, the guy that’s got, it’s the one I want to beat for Cody Rhodes,” McIntyre explained. ”Twenty year relationship with him and I,former tag team champions as kids,former chosen ones,I guess for the future. John Chosen Ones had to choose ourselves, but different destinations we’re at right now, where I open my eyes to the truth about so many things that he’s so desperate to be like, so desperate for attention. I wonder if thay want to take the title off him and teach him the hard way the reality of the wrestling world, the reality of the world, because he’s still in the mindset I was in in 2020. So I’m excited possibly getting my hands on him.”
Pro Tip: Understanding the history between McIntyre and Rhodes adds meaningful context to this brewing rivalry, as they both rose through the ranks as potential future faces of the company.
Key details of the Rivalry
| Wrestler | Key Accomplishments | Recent Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Drew McIntyre | Former WWE Champion, multiple-time Intercontinental Champion | Regaining the WWE Championship |
| Cody rhodes | Current Undisputed WWE Champion, Royal Rumble winner | Maintaining his championship reign |
The full interview with Drew McIntyre is available on the latest episode of the Huge Pop podcast.
What impact will McIntyre’s challenge have on Rhodes’ championship run? And how will their shared history influence the intensity of this upcoming feud?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes
- What is Drew McIntyre’s primary goal right now? Drew McIntyre’s main objective is to win back the WWE Championship.
- What did Drew McIntyre say about Cody Rhodes? McIntyre criticized Rhodes’ perceived need for fan approval and suggested he needs a reality check.
- What is the history between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes? They have a twenty-year relationship, having been tag team partners as children and both considered “chosen ones” early in their careers.
- Where can I hear the full interview with Drew mcintyre? The full interview is available on the Huge Pop podcast.
- What championship does Cody Rhodes currently hold? Cody Rhodes is the current Undisputed WWE Champion.
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