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Drew McIntyre Claims WWE Championship, Ends Rhodes' Reign

1/10/2026

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Story summary

Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship on January 9, 2026.
The Three Stages of Hell match aired on WWE SmackDown.
Cody Rhodes was distracted by Jacob Fatu, enabling McIntyre to escape.
McIntyre won, giving him his third WWE Championship and ending Cody Rhodes's 159-day reign.
Next week four qualifying matches determine contenders for a fatal four-way at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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Story summary

Drew McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship on January 9, 2026.
The Three Stages of Hell match aired on WWE SmackDown.
Cody Rhodes was distracted by Jacob Fatu, enabling McIntyre to escape.
McIntyre won, giving him his third WWE Championship and ending Cody Rhodes's 159-day reign.
Next week four qualifying matches determine contenders for a fatal four-way at Saturday Night’s Main Event.