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Immediate Reaction: Shaheem Reid reacts to Cody Rhodes beating Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship

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The Rap On Wrestling
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Mar 8, 2026
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Summary

Cody Rhodes has reclaimed the WWE Undisputed Championship by defeating Drew McIntyre on SmackDown. This reaction explores the implications for WrestleMania storylines, specifically regarding potential matches with Randy Orton and the interference of Sami Zayn.

Topics

  • WWE
  • Cody Rhodes
  • Drew McIntyre
  • WrestleMania
  • Randy Orton
  • Pro Wrestling
  • SmackDown
  • WWE Championship

Highlights

  • Main idea: Cody Rhodes' victory establishes a high-stakes rivalry with Randy Orton as a potential WrestleMania centerpiece
  • Practical takeaway: Expect potential heel turns from either Cody or Randy to drive the narrative intensity
  • Failure mode: The risk of a disqualification-based finish could undermine the legitimacy of the title change
  • Prediction: Sami Zayn will likely interfere at WrestleMania to cost Cody the championship
  • Legacy note: Drew McIntyre's recent championship run provided essential stability and character development for the division

Chapters

  1. 0:00 The New Undisputed Champion: Immediate reaction to Cody Rhodes defeating Drew McIntyre and the legitimacy of the title change.
  2. 1:00 The WrestleMania Main Event Landscape: Analyzing the potential for a Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton clash and the impact of promos.
  3. 3:00 Sami Zayn's Role at WrestleMania: A prediction on how Sami Zayn will disrupt the championship picture at the upcoming event.
  4. 4:00 Evaluating Drew McIntyre's Run: Reflecting on Drew McIntyre's impact as champion and his recent international tour.
  5. 5:00 WrestleMania Match Predictions: A breakdown of potential high-profile matches, including Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso and women's division bouts.
  6. 6:00 The Return of the Legend: Hopes for a more aggressive, 'legendary' version of Randy Orton in his upcoming feud.