Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes in a WWE title match announced for Friday’s SmackDown
As seen during the 2026 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE, Randy Orton pinned Cody Rhodes to win the men’s chamber match after Drew McIntyre interfered. While speaking on the post-show, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made the following announcement…
“Sorry to interrupt. I’m just going to make this quick. Drew McIntyre. I’ve told you time and time again to stay out of this and let this happen the right way so that one man could earn the shot to face you at WrestleMania, but you couldn’t do that, could you? Like a little boy, you can’t stand when the attention isn’t all on you. Well, it’s all on you now, Drew, and now I need your attention to be on me.
Drew, you seem to be so hell-bent on preventing Cody Rhodes from getting another shot at you. Well, guess what? This Friday night on SmackDown, it is Drew McIntyre versus Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship. And that’s all I have to say about it.”
.@DMcIntyreWWE vs @CodyRhodes THIS FRIDAY for the Undisputed WWE Championship! 💯@RealNickAldis makes it OFFICIAL! pic.twitter.com/wX9Xne7Sm4
— WWE (@WWE) March 1, 2026
