Drew McIntyre dethroned Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in WWE’s barbaric Three Stages of Hell Match on SmackDown, triumphing 2-1 via Steel Cage door escape. First fall singles saw low-blow Claymore; Rhodes tied with Cross Rhodes through announce table in Falls Count Anywhere before Fatu chaos decided cage finale.
Jacob Fatu reemerged from injury, thwarting McIntyre’s early cage exit before turning on Rhodes, sparking Bloodline 2.0 theories as Scottish Warrior capitalized for fourth world title first since 2020.
32-minute war marked first Hell Match since Cena-Ryback 2013.New Reign BeginsMcIntyre ends Rhodes’ year-long WrestleMania 40 reign amid bus ambush, Dusty photo burning buildup. Royal Rumble defense awaits as Cardona tournament teases Nightmare’s path. Claymore King conquers. Hell forges McIntyre dynasty.
