Drew McIntyre remains shaken following his recent defeat by Cody Rhodes. The loss occurred on September 20th during Wrestlepalooza, where a controversial referee decision led to McIntyre injuring his foot and ultimately losing the match.
On the September 26th episode of SmackDown, McIntyre appeared in the closing moments of the show to express his frustration over the outcome, questioning whether the referee was impartial or working in Rhodes’ favor. His rant sharply criticized both Rhodes and the WWE promotion.
McIntyre’s speech was interrupted by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis, who urged him to stop blaming others and move past the defeat. The two then exchanged heated words, but Aldis ended the confrontation by cutting McIntyre off and walking away.
McIntyre Faces New Conflict Following His Fallout with Cody Rhodes
Just days after his clash with Rhodes, McIntyre became involved in another significant rivalry. After Aldis exited the scene, McIntyre’s tirade was halted by the sudden return of former champion Jacob Fatu, who had been absent for nearly a month and received a loud reaction from the crowd.
Fatu entered the ring slowly, locking eyes with McIntyre before the tension escalated into a physical confrontation. The segment culminated with Fatu incapacitating McIntyre by striking him with McIntyre’s own ankle boot, signaling the beginning of this new rivalry on SmackDown.
This ongoing conflict highlights McIntyre’s troubled path since Wrestlepalooza and sets the stage for further intense moments in WWE programming.
"Enough with the excuses!"@RealNickAldis is sick and tired of @DMcIntyreWWE throwing the blame around 😲 pic.twitter.com/HnVeFIwqo8
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
HERE. WE. GO.
JACOB FATU AND DREW McINTYRE ARE THROWING DOWN ON SMACKDOWN!!! 👊 pic.twitter.com/koMaj6JWXo
— WWE (@WWE) September 27, 2025
