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In a surprising turn of events, Drew McIntyre has announced his departure from WWE SmackDown. This decision comes shortly after his championship loss to Cody Rhodes at the recent Undisputed WWE Championship match.
Details of McIntyre’s Departure
During the March 13 edition of SmackDown, McIntyre expressed his displeasure over the defeat. He confronted the SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis, urging him to rectify the situation. However, Aldis reminded McIntyre that his past actions contributed to his defeat, referring to multiple instances where McIntyre had interfered in Rhodes’ matches.
Amid this confrontation, Jacob Fatu entered the scene, challenging McIntyre’s perspective. Fatu pointed out that McIntyre was to blame for his own downfall, not others.
McIntyre’s Decision
After a heated exchange, McIntyre made his shocking announcement: he quit. The unexpected exit left fans and commentators alike reeling. Many took to social media to express their disbelief.
- Event: Drew McIntyre quits WWE SmackDown
- Date: March 13, 2026
- Opponent: Cody Rhodes
- General Manager: Nick Aldis
- Interfering Competitor: Jacob Fatu
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