Former WWE writer Vince Russo recently forecasted a major development involving Drew McIntyre Wrestlepalooza Prediction, suggesting that McIntyre might capture the championship at the forthcoming Wrestlepalooza event. This comes amid Drew McIntyre’s recent appearance on SmackDown, where tensions flared during a contract signing with Cody Rhodes, under the supervision of General Manager Nick Aldis.
The segment escalated quickly as Rhodes criticized McIntyre, calling him a mere keyboard warrior recently inactive in competition. McIntyre fired back, accusing Rhodes of prioritizing corporate interests, including stock prices and public relations over genuine competition. The confrontation ended with the two exchanging physical blows, adding further heat to their rivalry ahead of their scheduled Wrestlepalooza match.
Behind the Scenes: Russo’s Reasoning for McIntyre’s Title Reign
On the BroDown podcast hosted by Mac Davis, Vince Russo outlined why he believes WWE will award McIntyre the championship. He highlighted the company’s apparent lack of direction with Cody Rhodes as champion and the need to create a meaningful storyline moving forward. According to Russo, putting the title on McIntyre would enable another significant match with John Cena before Cena’s expected retirement, keeping the storyline relevant and engaging.
“I’m gonna make a prediction. I think they’re putting the title on McIntyre. I’ll tell you why it makes all the sense in the world. At least to give Cena another match before his retirement. They have no idea where they’re going with Cody next. If Cody beats Drew McIntyre, who’s Cody’s next opponent? Can you tell me? They need to put the belt on McIntyre so at least they get another meaningful match out of Cena for the title. They keep it on Cody, where is he going next, bro?” Russo said.
Rising Tensions Between McIntyre and Rhodes Ahead of Wrestlepalooza
The buildup to Wrestlepalooza has been marked by Drew McIntyre’s intense campaign against Cody Rhodes. With the rivalry heating up, the upcoming event could mark a turning point in WWE’s storyline direction. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see whether Rhodes, known as The American Nightmare, will reclaim momentum, or if Russo’s prediction about McIntyre prevailing and capturing the title becomes reality.
Implications for WWE and Future Storylines
If McIntyre does secure the championship at Wrestlepalooza, it could open the door for a high-profile rematch with John Cena, injecting fresh excitement into WWE narratives as Cena approaches retirement. Conversely, retaining the title on Cody Rhodes without clear challengers could stall the momentum of the championship storyline. The decision will likely influence WWE’s creative path in the coming months, affecting both McIntyre’s and Rhodes’ career trajectories.
