WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the upcoming rematch against Cody Rhodes scheduled for this week’s WWE SmackDown. McIntyre believes Rhodes does not have a rightful claim to the rematch, especially since Rhodes failed to secure victories in the Royal Rumble and the Elimination Chamber, which were stipulated as essential for earning another title shot.
Contract Dispute and Charges Against SmackDown GM Nick Aldis
During a conversation with Complex, McIntyre criticized SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis for arranging the rematch against the terms of the contract. McIntyre revealed he is consulting with lawyers to challenge the match legally. He emphasized that the contract clearly denies Rhodes a rematch without winning the designated qualifying events.
I mean, it’s BS. It’s as simple as that. I seem to recall there being a certain contract you know, little thing I wrote in there. It wasn’t Cody gets a rematch if Drew decides to interfere in every match for the rest of time. It says Cody gets no rematch. He has to win the Royal Rumble. He has to win the Elimination Chamber. He won neither. The small print didn’t say beside that, if Drew does this or Drew does this, then he gets the match. Nick Aldis, that hooligan, made the match, breached a contract, and I’m currently trying to figure it out because this match shouldn’t be happening in the first place. I said all along, anybody but Cody. I’m in this situation where I got to fight him on Friday. I’m talking to the lawyers. I’m going to figure it out,
McIntyre stated.
Mixed Feelings Toward Rhodes Despite Frustration
Although angry about how things have unfolded, McIntyre acknowledged Rhodes’ resilience and skill, noting the toughness he brings to the ring. Still, McIntyre expressed confusion toward Rhodes’ approach to advancing in WWE, highlighting what he perceives as Rhodes’ tendency to seek advantages off the mat rather than relying solely on athletic merit.
I don’t know why he just has to be the golden boy. He has to take every little shortcut he can, whether it’s on-screen, off-screen, and play this big smiley guy. And I know part of that is really him, but I know part of it is not him,
McIntyre added.
Path Forward: WrestleMania 42 Showdown
The victor of the McIntyre-Rhodes match will earn the right to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42, a highly anticipated showdown that could have major implications for the WWE Championship landscape. McIntyre’s legal challenge and public objections have added tension to the rivalry, raising questions about how the storyline will develop in the coming weeks.
