Brandi Rhodes has publicly addressed the Drew McIntyre SmackDown incident, following an intense confrontation involving her husband Cody Rhodes and McIntyre on WWE’s January 2 broadcast. The situation escalated when McIntyre burned a cherished picture of Cody and his father Dusty Rhodes during the episode, setting the stage for heightened drama ahead of their upcoming championship match.
Drew McIntyre Escalates Tensions on WWE SmackDown
During the January 2 episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre officially unveiled the stipulations for his Undisputed WWE Championship Three Stages of Hell match against Cody Rhodes, scheduled for the following week. The stages selected included a standard wrestling match, a Falls Count Anywhere bout, and a Steel Cage finale. As part of the buildup, McIntyre taunted Cody, who was prohibited from engaging in any physical altercations with his rival at that time.
McIntyre’s provocation intensified when he took a photograph of Cody with his late father Dusty Rhodes from Cody’s tour bus. He then stomped on the image backstage, prompting Cody to leave the ringside area. The aggression culminated in McIntyre returning to the ring and setting the same photograph on fire in Cody’s presence, all while security personnel restrained Cody from getting closer to his adversary.
Brandi Rhodes Requests a Conversation with McIntyre
In light of these events, Brandi Rhodes, Cody’s wife, responded to the Drew McIntyre SmackDown incident on social media. Utilizing her Twitter account, Brandi directly appealed for an opportunity to communicate with McIntyre, highlighting her frustration regarding the personal attack on her family’s legacy.
“Let me talk to Drew.” — Brandi Rhodes, WWE personality
Brandi’s public request follows a string of provocations from McIntyre. Earlier in the week, during a WWE Holiday Tour event in Michigan, McIntyre reportedly made additional remarks aimed at the Rhodes family, further motivating Brandi to seek some measure of payback or resolution.
Setting the Scene for the Upcoming Championship Match
The conflict between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre has become increasingly personal, with McIntyre’s actions on WWE SmackDown adding emotional weight to their already heated rivalry. The upcoming Three Stages of Hell Undisputed WWE Championship match is anticipated to be one of the most fiercely contested bouts, considering the personal and professional stakes.
Brandi Rhodes’s response and her request to confront McIntyre reflect the depth of the conflict, connecting the dramatic developments in the ring with real-life family concerns. With the championship match on the horizon, fans and wrestling observers are watching closely to see how these personal dynamics might influence the outcome and shape events moving forward in WWE programming.
Drew McIntyre spoke to Brandi Rhodes' family during WWE's Live Event in Detroit last night:
“I know what you’re really thinking, ‘I wish my daughter married Drew instead of Cody’".
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— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) December 31, 2025
Let me talk to Drew.
— Brandi Rhodes (@TheBrandiRhodes) January 3, 2026
