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Rhodes Disqualified in Heated Match Against McIntyre

10/19/2025

Summary

Rhodes Disqualified Match

On October 17, 2025, Cody Rhodes (WWE star) faced Drew McIntyre in an impromptu title match following Jacob Fatu's backstage injury.
The match ended in disqualification when Rhodes struck McIntyre with his championship belt.
McIntyre denied involvement in the attack on Jacob Fatu.
WWE officials intervened as tensions escalated.
The storyline continues as Rhodes prepares for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Summary

Dragunov Claims Championship

Ilja Dragunov defeated Sami Zayn to win the United States Championship on WWE SmackDown, marking his triumphant return on October 17, 2025.
Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre had a heated confrontation that ended in a disqualification after Rhodes struck McIntyre with his championship belt.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss retained their tag team titles against Zaria and Sol Ruca.
The episode set the stage for future WWE storylines and rivalries.

History

Historical Context

The "Montreal Screwjob" in 1997 was a controversial incident where Bret Hart lost the WWF Championship to Shawn Michaels under dubious circumstances, orchestrated by Vince McMahon. This betrayal stemmed from Hart's impending departure to WCW, leading to a significant shift in wrestling narratives and backstage politics. The legacy of this event continues to influence WWE's storytelling, as seen in recent disqualifications involving Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.

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Rhodes Disqualified Match

On October 17, 2025, Cody Rhodes (WWE star) faced Drew McIntyre in an impromptu title match following Jacob Fatu's backstage injury.
The match ended in disqualification when Rhodes struck McIntyre with his championship belt.
McIntyre denied involvement in the attack on Jacob Fatu.
WWE officials intervened as tensions escalated.
The storyline continues as Rhodes prepares for Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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