The fallout from last week’s shocking main event on Friday Night SmackDown took a new twist on the August 15 episode, as Drew McIntyre stepped into the ring with his side of the story.
The Scottish Warrior, accused of viciously blindsiding Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, not only denied the claims but also turned the tables, insisting Rhodes was the real aggressor.
McIntyre’s Version of the Truth
Standing in the middle of the ring, McIntyre wasted no time questioning the narrative. He demanded answers from commentator Joe Tessitore, asking if WWE management was hiding Cody Rhodes’ medical condition after last week’s attack. With a smirk, McIntyre declared that the fans’ eyes had “lied” to them – claiming he never attacked Rhodes. Instead, according to him, it was Rhodes who attacked first.
To back up his version, McIntyre recreated the events at ringside. He dramatically cleared the announce table, pointing out how Rhodes allegedly tried to drive him into it after their match had ended. “He wanted to put me through the table,” McIntyre argued, “so I defended myself.”
A Personal Edge to the Rivalry
McIntyre didn’t stop there. He dug deeper into his motives, revealing that he once encouraged Rhodes to beat John Cena and capture the title, only so he could later dethrone The American Nightmare himself. Now, with their feud boiling over, McIntyre issued a chilling warning:
“You made the first move, but your biggest mistake was… Cody Rhodes is so good at pissing people off, Drew McIntyre is so good at taking people out. If you provoke me, I will do very, very violent things. If you provoke me, I’m the real nightmare. Get well soon.”
What Happened Last Week
The WWE Universe hasn’t forgotten what went down on August 8. After losing to Rhodes by disqualification, McIntyre snapped. He smashed the champion with his own title belt, leaving Rhodes dazed. But the brutality didn’t stop there.
With officials rushing to separate them, McIntyre delivered the ultimate exclamation point – a devastating Claymore Kick that sent Rhodes crashing through the announce table. Medical staff had to intervene, and Rhodes was escorted backstage in no condition to continue.
The Unanswered Questions
As of now, WWE has offered no official update on Cody Rhodes’ injury or his timeline for return. Fans are left wondering: how badly is the champion hurt? And will he be cleared in time for upcoming title defenses?
One thing, however, is certain: Drew McIntyre has made this personal. His warning wasn’t just another promo – it was a promise of more violence to come. For Cody Rhodes, the challenge isn’t only about keeping his championship intact, but also surviving a Scottish Warrior who claims he’s the “real nightmare.”
The road ahead promises chaos, and the WWE Universe will be watching closely to see when and how – Rhodes strikes back.
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