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Drew McIntyre Claims WWE Title Amidst Controversial Match

1/25/2026

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Drew McIntyre (WWE Superstar) defeated Cody Rhodes (WWE Superstar) to win the WWE Championship on January 9, 2026, in a Three Stages of Hell match with Jacob Fatu's interference.
Backstage, McIntyre celebrated with Cross and Fyre.
Family members traveled to Berlin.
His first title defense is set for January 31 at Royal Rumble against the winner of a four-way featuring Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, and Damian Priest.

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Story summary

Drew McIntyre (WWE Superstar) defeated Cody Rhodes (WWE Superstar) to win the WWE Championship on January 9, 2026, in a Three Stages of Hell match with Jacob Fatu's interference.
Backstage, McIntyre celebrated with Cross and Fyre.
Family members traveled to Berlin.
His first title defense is set for January 31 at Royal Rumble against the winner of a four-way featuring Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Sami Zayn, and Damian Priest.