The conflict between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes is way from over — and it’s heading straight into hell.
On the December 26 episode of WWE SmackDown, McIntyre introduced that he’ll face Cody Rhodes in a Three Levels of Hell match on the January 9, 2026 episode of SmackDown, which takes place in Berlin, Germany.
Earlier than the official announcement, McIntyre tried to impress Rhodes by taking private jabs at his household. Rhodes appeared able to struggle on the spot, however SmackDown GM Nick Aldis bodily held him again. That restraint didn’t final lengthy.
“Say hello to your dad in hell for me,” McIntyre snarled — and that was it. Rhodes shoved Aldis away, solely to stroll right into a sudden Claymore Kick from McIntyre.
Earlier within the night time, McIntyre appeared on SmackDown to pay a positive for placing a referee with a Claymore in a previous match. His apology wasn’t precisely heartfelt. After handing over the cash, he sarcastically provided regret for the referee’s failed wrestling profession and instructed his spouse have to be upset in him.
This all follows a heated assembly between McIntyre and Aldis after WWE Saturday Night time’s Predominant Occasion, the place McIntyre complained about being screwed out of a number of title alternatives. Aldis agreed to provide him a shot on the Undisputed WWE Championship — and let McIntyre select the stipulation.
Now the stage is about for one of the brutal match varieties in WWE historical past — and in entrance of a world crowd.
Will Cody Rhodes survive the Three Levels of Hell? Or will Drew McIntyre lastly break him down utterly? Drop your ideas within the feedback.
December 26, 2025 9:31 pm