Drew McIntyre reacted to the mention of Cody Rhodes’ late father, Dusty Rhodes, during the December 26 episode of WWE SmackDown. Returning to the show, Drew apologized to referee Dan Engler before revealing the terms of his rematch with Cody Rhodes. He announced that their match would be a Three Stages of Hell bout scheduled for January 9 on SmackDown in Berlin, Germany. Toward the end of the segment, Drew directed a message to Dusty Rhodes, saying, “When I send you to hell, say hello to your father!” This remark enraged Cody, prompting him to take action against Drew before their match to avoid losing the Undisputed WWE Championship.
Drew later addressed the reference to Dusty on Twitter, posting a promo clip with the caption, “Dusty will look up with a big smile on his face.” The upcoming episode of SmackDown will be notable as the first after the show’s return to a three-hour format.
Fan Take: This storyline adds emotional depth and personal stakes to the rivalry between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, which is sure to captivate WWE fans. The Three Stages of Hell match in Berlin promises intense action and drama, potentially shaping the future direction of the WWE championship scene.
