Drew McIntyre is set to face Cody Rhodes in Berlin in a high-stakes Three Stages of Hell Match, and a prominent voice in wrestling believes the outcome should favor McIntyre. WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry emphasized that, after enduring numerous setbacks, McIntyre deserves his spotlight against Rhodes, marking a crucial moment in their rivalry.
Mark Henry Outlines Why McIntyre Deserves This Win
During the latest Busted Open Radio episode on SiriusXM, Mark Henry advocated for McIntyre, referencing the constant challenges the wrestler has faced in WWE storylines. Henry noted how McIntyre frequently gets opportunities but rarely achieves the ultimate success. The Hall of Famer compared McIntyre’s journey to Booker T’s transformative King Booker victory, highlighting the need to reward perseverance and impressive character work.
“Drew’s been run through the wringer,”
Mark Henry, WWE Hall of Famer.
Henry pointed out the importance of not only giving McIntyre a memorable win but also crafting a compelling narrative moving forward for the fans.
“Drew needs a moment of being the guy. So he can remind everybody how good he is, one. And two, build up heat, and you want to see the title be taken off of him. Like that’s an important thing in wrestling. We went away from what becomes important, and we want to do what’s just entertaining.”
Mark Henry, WWE Hall of Famer.
Storyline Tensions Heighten on SmackDown
The feud between McIntyre and Rhodes reached a new level during Friday’s SmackDown episode, where McIntyre escalated hostilities by destroying a photo of Cody Rhodes’ father as part of his psychological tactics. The verbal and symbolic provocations set the stage for a fiercely competitive showdown. Their Three Stages of Hell Match in Berlin will begin with a traditional one-on-one contest, progress to a Falls Count Anywhere battle, and conclude with the decisive Steel Cage bout.
The Impact of a McIntyre Win for WWE Storytelling
Victory for McIntyre in Berlin, as Mark Henry suggests, could reaffirm his status as a top heel and open the door for future dramatic showdowns over the championship belt. With vocal support from respected WWE figures, the outcome of Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre carries significant weight for ongoing developments in the WWE landscape and for each wrestler’s legacy.
"Drew needs a moment of being the guy."@TheMarkHenry makes his case for why Drew McIntyre should be WWE champion this time next week. pic.twitter.com/Hv0mCxsXpu
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