Before Wrestlepalooza, Drew McIntyre proposed a storyline in which he would defeat Cody Rhodes to claim the Undisputed WWE Championship. Despite this pitch, the idea was ultimately dismissed, even though Rhodes himself supported the concept. This information was revealed in a recent Bodyslam.net report shared on their Patreon platform.
The report explained how the initial plan had McIntyre overcoming Rhodes to secure the WWE title. Both Rhodes and McIntyre envisioned Randy Orton intervening, costing Rhodes the championship in the process, allowing McIntyre to win. Following this, the storyline would have Orton turning on Rhodes, igniting a heartfelt rivalry between them.
However, none of these events unfolded as planned. Instead, Rhodes emerged victorious against McIntyre, retaining his championship, while Randy Orton did not appear during the match. At present, it remains unclear if this storyline might be revisited in a future WWE event.
Match Incident Resulted in an Unexpected Outcome for McIntyre
The confrontation between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes ended suddenly due to an unfortunate accident. McIntyre aimed to execute his signature Claymore Kick through a table to finish Rhodes’ championship run. During the attempt, a referee inadvertently stepped in front of McIntyre, causing hesitation that proved costly.
When McIntyre finally pushed the referee aside and went for the move, Rhodes moved out of the way. Consequently, McIntyre’s leg crashed through the table, leading to an injury. Rhodes capitalized on this mistake and secured the victory, successfully defending his title.
The injury sustained by McIntyre has raised concerns about his immediate future in WWE, as fans and officials await updates on his condition and next moves.
Implications of the Rejected Pitch and McIntyre’s Injury for WWE
The refusal to proceed with Drew McIntyre’s WWE title pitch has left fans and insiders questioning WWE’s creative direction. The scrapped storyline involving Orton’s heel turn and rivalry with Rhodes had the potential to create significant drama and elevate all wrestlers involved.
McIntyre’s injury during Wrestlepalooza and the unexecuted narrative may impact upcoming WWE booking decisions and storylines. How the organization plans to utilize McIntyre moving forward is uncertain, especially as he recovers from the incident. Meanwhile, Rhodes continues his reign as champion without interruption.
The situation highlights the unpredictable nature of WWE storytelling and the challenges wrestlers face in executing complex match plans under pressure.
“Drew McIntyre originally pitched to defeat Cody Rhodes. However, plans did not work out as expected. It ended up being rejected even though Rhodes pitched the idea as well.” – Bodyslam.net report
“Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre pitched the idea that Randy Orton would appear and cost his friend the title. This would have then resulted in McIntyre winning the WWE title and ending up as the champion.” – Bodyslam.net report
“McIntyre wanted to end Cody Rhodes’ run as champion and was looking to Claymore him through a table. However, a referee got in his way and that hesitation cost him.” – Bodyslam.net report
Drew McIntyre was building up this feud on his own every week while Cody Rhodes was out shooting for his film.
Drew McIntyre should not have lost clean.
I feel so bad for Drew, man… 🥲#WrestlePalooza pic.twitter.com/vnJH9BDlCp
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) September 21, 2025
