WWE: Drew McIntyre dethrones Cody Rhodes as WrestleMania 42 plans begin to take shape
WWE has been hinting at WrestleMania 42 for quite some time. The grandest event of them all will be held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 18 and 19. In November, several sources suggested that the company was considering a third Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns main-event match for 2026. Alongside that, CM Punk is expected to defend his World Heavyweight Championship once again, this time against Bron Breakker.
Cody Rhodes’ road back to the championship already taking shape
Although Drew McIntyre has just defeated Cody Rhodes and the Undisputed WWE Championship has changed hands, the Stamford-based promotion’s long-term plans reportedly remain unchanged—unless there are unexpected injuries or last-minute creative changes. The key question now is how WWE plans to book Cody’s path back to the title and where Roman Reigns fits into the storyline.
Steel Cage chaos decides the final fall in Berlin
The Scottish Warrior secured a crushing victory over The American Nightmare during the Three Stages of Hell match on the January 9, 2026 episode of SmackDown in Berlin, Germany. After both superstars split the first two falls, the decisive third fall took place inside a steel cage. The closing moments featured the shocking return of Jacob Fatu, whose interference accidentally brought Cody Rhodes’ 159-day title reign to an end.
Drew McIntyre celebrates homecoming with dominant win in Glasgow
Drew McIntyre has been riding high since being crowned the new WWE Champion. He returned to his homeland on January 10 for a live event in Glasgow, where he went one-on-one with Shinsuke Nakamura. During the hard-hitting contest, the crowd loudly cheered the hometown hero while booing the fan-favorite Nakamura. The 40-year-old champion sealed the victory with a devastating Claymore Kick to cap off the night.
Drew McIntyre reflects on past struggles
Following the match, McIntyre addressed the crowd and reflected on his journey, recalling his championship reign during the COVID-19 era. He spoke openly about the hardships he faced along the way, admitting that he made mistakes but never lost belief in himself.