New Stipulation Added to Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre Title Match
WWE has announced a major update to the Undisputed WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre at Saturday Night’s Main Event, drastically raising the stakes in their heated rivalry.
Rivalry Recap
Drew McIntyre has been relentlessly targeting Cody Rhodes and his championship. Tensions escalated after McIntyre’s aggressive post-match assault on Rhodes following his SummerSlam victory. Since then, back-and-forth confrontations have intensified the feud.
Even though McIntyre came up short at Wrestlepalooza, he was given another shot at the title. Controversy struck when Jacob Fatu was found attacked backstage, giving McIntyre a clear path to face Rhodes. Furious over the suspicious circumstances, Rhodes granted a title match. However, that match ended abruptly when Rhodes struck McIntyre with the title belt, resulting in a disqualification.
Contract Signing on SmackDown
The contract signing for their latest encounter took place on the recent episode of WWE SmackDown. While Rhodes was quick to finalize the deal, McIntyre surprised everyone with a major demand before signing.
The New Stipulation
McIntyre insisted on adding a clause to ensure the match couldn’t end in a controversial finish. Rhodes accepted his condition: if he is disqualified or counted out during the match, he will lose the Undisputed WWE Championship.
What This Means
This stipulation places enormous pressure on Rhodes, as he can no longer rely on technicalities or non-finishes to retain his title. Fans are now anticipating a high-stakes, no-mistakes showdown between two of WWE’s biggest stars.
Match Details
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Event: Saturday Night’s Main Event
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Championship: Undisputed WWE Championship
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Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre
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Stipulation: Rhodes loses the title if disqualified or counted out
With emotions running high and added consequences in play, this showdown could significantly alter the future of WWE’s championship landscape.
