On the August 8 episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre openly mocked Cody Rhodes after the Undisputed WWE Champion was unexpectedly booed during WWE RAW. The incident occurred in Birmingham, where the crowd reacted negatively when Roman Reigns mentioned Cody Rhodes, a reaction that caught many viewers off guard.
Roman Reigns began this week’s RAW by recalling that Rhodes had predicted his downfall over a year ago. The fans’ surprising jeers towards Rhodes during Reigns’ promo led Reigns to describe the reaction as “interesting.” McIntyre took notice and added fuel to the fire by taking to social media to comment on the crowd’s response.
“You’re really shocked the rest of the world want to see Homelander defeated? Come on…” McIntyre wrote.
Disruption and Showdown: Bronson Reed Faces Reigns at WWE Clash in Paris
The tension escalated further when Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman interrupted Roman Reigns’ promo on RAW, sparking a physical confrontation. Reed attempted a high-impact Tsunami Splash, but Reigns countered with a Superman Punch. The intense fight between Reigns and Reed continued until security intervened and separated the two.
This rivalry will continue when Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed clash at the WWE Clash event in Paris this weekend, promising a high-stakes showdown following their heated confrontation.
Vince Russo Praises Drew McIntyre’s Authenticity and Appeal
Wrestling veteran Vince Russo recently expressed admiration for Drew McIntyre, highlighting McIntyre’s distinctive approach to his character work. In a conversation on Sportskeeda Wrestling‘s BroDown show, Russo emphasized that McIntyre’s ability to captivate audiences without relying on clichés or crowd baiting differentiates him from many other WWE heels.
“One guy looked in the hard camera, cut the promo straight away, never mentioned Dublin, or Ireland once, and he is a heel. And that was Drew McIntyre. So, when I tell you McIntyre is one of my favorites, that’s why. Drew did not have to go out there and use Dublin and leprechauns, and drunks to get over with his promo. And I think Drew purposely didn’t go there because everybody else was going there. That’s why I love McIntyre,” Russo said.
Russo’s endorsement underscores McIntyre’s standing within WWE as a performer who maintains authenticity, even while portraying a villainous role. The evolving rivalry between McIntyre and Rhodes remains a focal point for WWE storytelling in the coming weeks.
Outlook for the McIntyre and Rhodes Feud
With the surprising crowd reaction to Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre’s recent interactions gaining momentum, WWE appears set to deepen the rivalry between the two top stars. The developments in Birmingham and subsequent SmackDown and RAW segments have laid the groundwork for further confrontations, potentially shaping storylines heading into major upcoming events like WWE Clash in Paris.
This feud’s progression could influence audience engagement and character arcs for both Rhodes and McIntyre, emphasizing WWE’s focus on intense personal storylines in its programming.
