Drew McIntyre Denied WWE Title Again
On November 1, 2025, the WWE presented an exciting episode of Saturday Night’s Main Event at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The night kicked off with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defending his title against Drew McIntyre.
Drew McIntyre Denied WWE Title Again
Prior to the match, a special stipulation was announced on Friday Night SmackDown. It indicated that Rhodes could lose his championship via count-out or disqualification. This added an element of unpredictability to the match.
Match Highlights
The match featured intense moments as Rhodes, displaying a more unhinged persona, struggled to control his emotions. McIntyre cleverly baited Rhodes, pushing him to the edge numerous times. In a pivotal moment, Rhodes almost lost his cool when he inadvertently pushed the referee, quickly apologizing afterward.
- Rhodes was knocked off the ropes and through the announcer’s table.
- The referee counted to nine before Rhodes managed to return to the ring.
- McIntyre attempted to use the championship belt after a referee bump.
- Rhodes capitalized on the situation by delivering a DDT onto the championship belt.
As the match came to a close, Cody executed his signature move, known as the Cross Rhodes, just as the referee recovered to make the pinfall count. This dramatic finish solidified Rhodes’ reign as champion, leaving McIntyre disappointed once again.
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