Drew McIntyre achieves a historic feat on Raw by becoming the second wrestler to defeat Cody Rhodes since his comeback in 2022. The Scottish Warrior’s triumph this week on Raw adds another unpredictable twist to the journey towards WrestleMania. In the opening segment of the show, McIntyre emerged as the sole wrestler to successfully pin Rhodes since his return in 2022.
During the match, Rhodes had a chance to secure victory with his signature move, the Cross Rhodes. However, memories of WrestleMania 39 reminded him of the looming threat posed by the Bloodline. Seizing the opportunity, McIntyre executed a devastating Samoan Spike from behind, paving the way for a Claymore kick and ultimately pinning the Royal Rumble winner for the second time since his return in 2022.
This defeat dealt a significant blow to the American Nightmare’s aspirations at WrestleMania, making it evident that the Bloodline is determined to ensure his failure at the event. Meanwhile, McIntyre has solidified his chances of triumphing at the Elimination Chamber this week.
The outcome of this match has elevated McIntyre’s status as a formidable contender on the path to WrestleMania. It is clear that WWE has grand plans for the Scottish Warrior moving forward. On the other hand, the American Nightmare faces an arduous battle against the Bloodline in his quest to reclaim his position of power.
This week marked the first instance since last year’s WrestleMania where Cody Rhodes suffered a pinfall defeat. This loss will undoubtedly have a significant impact on his journey to WrestleMania. However, it also opens up various possibilities for the American Nightmare’s confrontation with the Bloodline.
At WrestleMania, Rhodes, the winner of the Royal Rumble, will face off against Roman Reigns in what is undoubtedly the most significant match of his career. Given the stakes, it is highly likely that the American Nightmare will assemble a team of fellow wrestlers to level the playing field against the Bloodline. Superstars such as [names of wrestlers] may join forces with Cody, as they have previously clashed with the Tribal Chief as part of the Bloodline Saga.
Furthermore, [name of wrestler] has already pledged his allegiance to the American Nightmare. It is imperative for Rhodes to swiftly assemble this team on Raw. The Bloodline has already vowed to bring down the Royal Rumble winner on the road to WrestleMania. It will be fascinating to witness the future trajectory of this superstar from this point onward.
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