Drew McIntyre recently achieved a rare feat in WWE by becoming the only wrestler to pin Cody Rhodes since WrestleMania 39 last year.
Eager to share his triumph with the WWE Universe, the Scottish Warrior took to social media (formerly Twitter) to emphasize the significance of defeating The American Nightmare.
Their clash unfolded on WWE RAW last week, treating fans to a captivating showdown filled with near falls and intense moments akin to those seen at premium live events.
Ultimately, McIntyre secured the victory over Rhodes, thanks in part to an intervention from The Bloodline, solidifying his dominance in the ring.
During the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event (PLE) in Australia, Cody Rhodes received a hero’s welcome, complete with a grand entrance featuring pyrotechnics—a spectacle that left the Australian WWE Universe in awe.
Later in the event, McIntyre further cemented his WrestleMania aspirations by emerging victorious in the Chamber match, outlasting five other competitors.
When you beat Cody you also get a portion of his pyro budget pic.twitter.com/uSFhQuKDbH
— Drew (@DMcIntyreWWE) February 25, 2024
Celebrating his triumph, McIntyre enjoyed a spectacular pyrotechnic display of his own, prompting him to humorously remark on social media about the perks of defeating Rhodes.
As Rhodes gears up for his upcoming challenge against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania XL—a pivotal match representing his second attempt to clinch the elusive title since his return in 2022—memories of last year’s title bid against The Tribal Chief resurface.
Despite his valiant effort, Rhodes fell short due to interference from The Bloodline, prolonging his quest for championship glory.
Similar scenes unfolded on WWE RAW this week when Solo Sikoa and Jey Uso intervened during Rhodes’ match against McIntyre.
This prompted criticism from some fans, labeling McIntyre as hypocritical for capitalizing on the situation to secure victory.
In response, McIntyre took to social media to clarify his stance, emphasizing that his strategy was not hypocritical but rather strategic.
He explained his decision not to attack Solo Sikoa, citing the desire to gain momentum by defeating Rhodes—a decision that ultimately paid off with his triumph at the Elimination Chamber event.
