Cody Rhodes Speaks Out After Drew McIntyre’s Ruthless SmackDown Promo
Following Drew McIntyre’s scathing promo on last week’s SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has finally broken his silence — and he’s not holding back.
McIntyre didn’t mince words when he called out Rhodes, labeling him a “silver spoon champion” and accusing him of riding his family legacy rather than earning his position. The Scottish Warrior promised to “expose” Cody at Clash at the Castle, fueling what has quickly become one of WWE’s most heated rivalries.
In an exclusive backstage interview, Rhodes responded with trademark calm — but there was fire behind his words.
> “I’ve heard what Drew said,” Cody stated. “And I get it — he’s angry. He’s frustrated. But that doesn’t give him the right to rewrite history.”
Rhodes acknowledged McIntyre’s accomplishments, including carrying WWE through the pandemic era, but made it clear that respect doesn’t equate to fear.
> “I respect what Drew’s done, but I don’t fear him. He wants to talk about legacy? I didn’t just inherit mine — I rebuilt it. Brick by brick. Match by match.”
Cody also addressed McIntyre’s accusation that he’s hiding behind the Rhodes name.
> “The Rhodes name opened a door. I kicked it down. And at Clash at the Castle, I’ll remind Drew — and the world — why I’m the Undisputed Champion.”
With tensions rising and both men clearly aiming to prove a point, their upcoming clash in Scotland promises to be nothing short of war. Rhodes has drawn a line in the sand, and McIntyre seems more than ready to cross it.
The WWE Universe now watches with bated breath as these two titans head toward th
eir inevitable collision.
