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Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre

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117.09.2026WrestlingGOAT  
216.09.2026ProbablyHunter4.0Turns out I never rated this when I watched but I still remember what I disliked very clearly. They did everything to make Drew look as weak as possible in defeat. He wins the first fall off a low blow which was fine in theory, then loses a solid second fall. Then in the third fall this nosedives, I already dislike WWE cage matches because of the rules but the finish here is still one of the worst of the year. It makes Fatu look like an idiot and Drew look like a chump despite winning the most important belt in the company
315.09.2026TheCleaner9807.0 
415.09.2026PLRadek9.0 
508.09.2026BTL979.0 
608.09.2026XFacundo6.0This was around the time where I was kind of just bored with McIntyre. I could not find myself enjoying this match until the end, where we actually got a new champ, which was a good surprise, but again, McIntyre was already someone who I had lost interest in, so him then finally being given the belt gave me mixed feelings. [***]
707.09.2026Notorious278.0A solid main event where they didn't drag anything just to kill time and went right into business. This match was both violent and unpredictable with some great spots and unique counters and moves ending with a finish that hardly anyone saw coming. Each stage was better than the one before and they did a really good job of keeping you invested during the match. 4.5*
801.09.2026Yeetleon51958.0 
931.08.2026EvieSonicFan1249.0 
1028.07.2026japanspiderman7.0 
1113.07.2026Judestar8.0This is a really good match with bad billing since nothing about it warrants being called "3 Stages of Hell". The first two stages of these always perfunctory so I appreciated Drew ending the first early. It definitely finds its stride in the 3rd stage with both guys trading their biggest moves and some great spots from the top of the cage. I could understand being let down by the finish but I found it hilarious, most shithouse way to win a world title and it fits Drew's character.
1210.07.2026wja39.0 
1303.07.2026jrsssc  
1422.06.2026Jon Hetrick  
1517.06.2026Wishbonesandclovers8.0 
1609.06.2026Wrestlingfan08088.0So the stage was set. The blow off match for a feud that has been quite underwhelming when you factor in the type of work both these men are capable of doing, but they did a good job building this match since there was more time as opposed to Wrestlepalooza and SNME. Despite being able to pick the stipulation for the last match (where his plan failed), Drew was able to do the same thing again but this time he chooses 3 stages of hell. Regular singles match, falls count anywhere, and a steel cage where the stipulations for each fall. Drew was at crossroads here (no pun intended), where all the things he would say he was going to do didn't come to fruition, which made him more desperate to finally win the WWE title once again, just look at the SNME match for instance, if Cody got disqualified, he loses the belt. Then before this match if Cody laid his hands on Drew he would of gotten stripped of the title, and as we got closer and closer to the match, Drew would try to get Cody to break so he could win the title the easy way. Making a compelling case as to why things didn't turn out on his favour (even tho it was his own undoing), he smartly chose to do this match in Berlin, cause of the times things didn't go his way in America, especially with how this was framed too, look at the video package for the match, they made Drew look like the good guy here. Not to mention, the last time he wrestled in Berlin he lost. Now the match, Cody wastes no time getting the jump on Drew when the bell rings, immediately hitting him with an array of offence. Drew tried to bait Cody once again but he wasn't having it, the first attempt at his plan failed once again. I appreciate how Drew was stooging here in the early going. Cody's intensity was on full display. Drew was getting dominated but that was part of the first part of the plan when he would find an opening after he ripped the turnbuckle pad when Cody was attempting to hit him with another suplex, ref got distracted, Drew hits Cody with a lowblow and follows it up with a Claymore to win up the first stage. Drew now another win away from finally winning the title again, picks up the urgency even more when he put Cody through a table with a powerbomb but Cody would kick out. They would continue to fight all over the arena, backstage even, as they land repeated blows one another, using the environment to their advantage. Cody would then hit Drew with the funniest looking splash (I say this affectionately), for a nearfall, with holy shit chants breaking out. The action is then brought back to ringside with Drew attempting to Claymore Cody's head through the bottom of the announce table just until Cody countered, and nails Drew with a Cross Rhodes to even the falls at 1-1. Both men sell the toll of the match really nicely as the cage is lowering after Cody brings Drew back in the ring. Drew cowardly tries to escape out of the cage knowing he's one win away from immortality, and from there, both men would just trade bombs the rest of way. Using the cage as a weapon, high impact moves, big spots, the desperation and urgency to win the match was on full display. Both guys had to dig deep if they were gonna come out the winner. Biting, eye raking, all for the biggest prize in the game, just doing things out of spite without any fear of the repercussions. Then the unthinkable happens, Jacob Fatu shows up as Drew attempted to win the match by escaping through the cage door, and jumps him, since Drew is the presumed attacker of what happened to him in October but we don't know for sure yet, Cody sees this cause this isn't what he wanted and then Jacob and Cody start going at it, and this is where Drew's plan finally came to fruition, just like how he beat Cody in the first fall, he uses the Jacob distraction to his advantage to win the match. Now Drew is a 4 time world champion. 3 time WWE champion. All the pain and suffering he endured over the last couple of years, all the failed attempts, misfires, it all worked in his favor. While some people may not of liked the finish, but I thought it made sense, especially if you remember how Drew beat Cody when they wrestled for the first time in the WWE back in February of 2024, how Drew lost to Roman at Clash at the Castle, both matches involved a bloodline member getting involved. The fact that Drew was ok with how he beat Cody in 2024, and now in 2026, perfectly illustrates how far off the deep end the Drew character has fallen, because of everything he's been through. Get yours now and worry about what happens later, he became WWE champion once again because of that mindset. I have no qualms with how this played out, even tho I didn't like how Drew would use Twitter talking points in his promo materials during this feud. It could of and should of been better tho. ****
1708.06.2026Parthxkumar7.0 
1807.06.2026Mambazzik9.0Upon first viewing, I really liked the match, except for the first stage. Upon rewatching, my opinion remained the same. Rhodes lost after a single finisher, whereas Drew was very much alive in this match even after two of Rhodes' finishers. This seemed highly illogical, considering that Rhodes has kicked out of worse. Despite this, I have no issues with the other two stages. There was a very unexpected result at the end, which added points. Still, I will deduct one point because I did not like the first stage.
1927.05.202620268.0 
2020.05.2026GriffinQuest646.0Felt much the same as most Drew VS Cody matches do despite the stipulation. Selling was weak. Accumulation of damage not very present. The overall moves were done well and the crowd was reacting, but it just didn't match the stipulation. Drew winning was fine and it follows that a heel wins in a cheap fashion. But, Jacob coming in at that moment feels incred Forced. Same as attacking Cody to give Drew the chance to win. It didn't feel clever it felt scripted. Just because it is doesn't mean it should feel that way.
2111.05.2026Geri090309038.0 
2207.05.2026caiomarques9.0 
2306.05.2026Imperador7.0 
2420.04.2026Morris898.0 
2520.04.2026CashGrabWrestling7.0 
2619.04.2026qaywsxed8.0 
2717.04.2026NewToAllOfThis9.0Honestly, an epic match that went the way I wanted it to go. Drew deserves this win, and he's truly earned that title. All three stages told a fantastic story, and they upped the stakes each time. We all know that it's going to go 1:1, but this match made me believe that either guy could win in that second stage. Then the moments and the back-and-forths in the steel cage were just incredible. I hope Drew gets cheered as he did in Berlin throughout the rest of the tour, and makes WWE panic when they realise that Europe and the UK love Drew more than they like Cody. The only reason it's not higher is that I think Drew should've won clean. I love Jacob, and I'm happy for him to be there, but his angle should've been post-match, not the reason Drew won. ****3/4
2813.04.2026DXHHHHBK9.0 
2912.04.2026bugsy mcgraw8.0 
3012.04.2026JaceyD2232239.0In my opinion this is the 2nd best WWE match of 2026 only behind Styles vs Nakamura. Cody and Drew have zero in ring chemistry in non stipulation matches but once they added a stipulation this became a great watch. This was like 3 matches in one and I really enjoyed all the spots and the fact Drew got to win a world title. This isn't really something I will be going back to in years from now but I really enjoyed this and they definitely took full advantage of the 30 minutes they had.
3111.04.2026CMmox8.0 
3210.04.2026FrenchDragon8.0 
3306.04.2026Naeon9.0 
3405.04.2026djthomson21048.0 
3504.04.2026YannisPapiss8.0 
3628.03.2026Beastboy91129.0 
3728.03.2026SiticEye5.0Finisher spam slop with no intensity and a fucking cage door world championship victory. This match was made to spite me. I didn't hate the Fatu stuff though and I didnt really hateee this the pacing was solid at least. Not a thirty minute slog. **3/4
3823.03.2026screwokada6.0Running an interference spot like this thirty minutes into a three stages of hell match is so dumb and really devalues the work done over the course of the first two falls which were pretty good. Disappointing, 3 stars
3916.03.2026BajaBroncoBuster8.0 
4016.03.2026k9thagod18.0 
4116.03.2026DaWay8.0 
4216.03.2026StarX028.0 
4313.03.2026trjonesks9.0 
4411.03.2026Dalekbread58.0 
4510.03.2026ZachTheOddBall7.0 
4609.03.2026Deadpool7.0 
4708.03.2026Edrice5159.0 
4807.03.2026sobredosis7.0Despite the redundancy of the matchup, it's always a pleasure to see Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre in the same ring. It's a pairing that works well, partly because there is a long history between them that will eventually need a proper conclusion, but also because their chemistry ensures a solid performance between the ropes. The addition of the stipulation brought an extra level of challenge to the match, which was necessary given the stakes. The three phases of the match unfold well, with the Falls Count Anywhere portion being the most compelling part of the encounter. That said, I was expecting something better. At times, it lacked action, which made parts of the match feel a bit dull. I also would have preferred to see Drew McIntyre win the match clean.
4902.03.2026Bwatz278.0 
5028.02.2026DaPrice17769.0 
5126.02.2026F4br1C348.0 
5226.02.2026ShaneSpear7.0 
5323.02.2026RTruthSaidWhatsUp9.0[8, 50/10, 0] The match is very good. It's a main event-style match; it builds up to a good start, with strong spots, a slow burn, and a very well-told story.
5422.02.2026Vinny Santos7.0Well, I enjoyed the most part of this match, but I've always hated the concept of "escape the cage to win"... feels like you're running away, but still winning for that. Also, Fatu beating Cody while Drew escaped the cage make him look like a coward... He's 6'5", 266 lbs, crawling away from the champion... Well, I might have hated the ending, but overall, it was a really good match. (***3/4).
5520.02.2026Japanese BAKA7.0 
5619.02.2026caz23458.0 
5717.02.2026skycyborg229.0 
5815.02.2026Cavazos017.0****1/2 Great match, great chemistry. After so many encounters, they finally put on a great fight together. Amazing sequences, great intensity. From the start, they were tough, and the spots were creative. Very good pacing. Perhaps they should have cut a couple of minutes from the last fall or simply maintained the pace of the first two, as it felt slower in the last one. But the fact that it lasted much longer than the first two made the match slightly heavier. Drew's kick-outs on the second Cross Rhodes and Cody's on the second Claymore were great. Very good ending. Jacob returns and prevents Drew from winning, but when Cody tries to confront Jacob, the latter attacks him, clearing the way for Drew to escape the cage and finally win the title
5913.02.2026AlbertSnow [8.0] The outcome of the match worked for me, but it took forever to get there. Drew would never have gotten the first win if it weren't already stipulated to have a minimum of two levels of hell to go through. Opening "match" and the cage match bored me for the most part, but the Falls Count Anywhere bout was entertaining. Worth a watch.
6013.02.2026theprincess239.0 
6112.02.2026TConTOP9.0 
6208.02.2026Redisonsashuisosi10.0I was so happy when I watched this masterpiece live! THIS IS LEGENDARY. The victory of my favorite champion to the cheers of the hot European crowd! Finally, I got to see Drew McIntyre's championship triumph! I'm a huge fan of his title run in 2020. I've really missed those epic championship pushes. Finally, we don't have Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes as champions, but a Champion of the People! The match itself was genius, and Drew's victory once again looked like an absolute, universe-level win. The scale of the event is incomparable -- when a wrestler becomes champion in an era where only three super-titled wrestlers with reigns of at least a year can hold the belt. And on SmackDown, no less. The ending was legendary. Drew is My Champ! 5 stars!
6308.02.2026jjruls8.0 
6408.02.2026kookytoucan8.0 
6508.02.2026PizzaOSpicy8.0Overall as a full package this is a solid match, wasn't a huge fan of how the first stage ended a bit too soon, but they more than made up for it in the 2nd stage. Jacob Fatu possibly unintentionally costing the WWE Championship was a shocking outcome but nonetheless a deserving one for Drew McIntyre.
6608.02.2026Causeahazard7.0 
6706.02.2026fallfromgrace8.0 
6805.02.2026seriousbusiness8.0 
6904.02.2026Marc Carnavalle8.0 
7004.02.2026Sweet Fighter V8.0Finally a truly good match between these two! The first stage is alright and the finish is a clever way to end it prematurely while adding some more heat. The Falls Count Anywhere stage is pretty fun, but that Steel Cage stage is something else. Drew receiving love from the German crowd is awesome, and him finally winning the title is so damn satisfying. On a side note, Cody has got to be the most overly protected wrestler I have ever seen. I kinda dig the finish, but how does a beast like Drew defeating Cody clean hurts Cody? I mean, he's half his size and Drew deserves everything. But hey, at least we finally get Drew as world champion again, and for such a big time moment to happen on SmackDown, we can only be grateful. ***3/4
7101.02.2026RealGrapsThomsen9.0 
7230.01.2026Aliiadwana5.0[2.5*] It was fine, not bad and not really good, I liked the second fall it was entertaining actually, the other two fall were fine, an interesting ending for the third fall; Da cinema basically! lol.
7330.01.2026Russian Meltzer7.0 
7429.01.2026sweetshinmusic6.0These two worked hard and did about as much as they could reasonably do with the limitations I imagine were imposed upon them with regards to doing anything too violent. International crowds always go crazy for a title switch and this was no exception. Although it did feel lacking in the sense that the finish was a complete anti-climax after they'd gone at it for the best part of 30 minutes. A world title match with the distraction finish, and to boot one that comes in a match with a cage stipulation, just feels like lazy booking. The feud between these two has never really had the sufficient spark it needed to remain compelling for the months it has stretched across. Somehow, all of this just feels very perfunctory and unimportant.
7529.01.2026The Wrestling Otaku7.0 
7629.01.2026Hatef7.0 
7729.01.2026Krasni8.0 
7829.01.2026ThickYogurt58.0 
7927.01.2026Dragonlee10.0 
8026.01.2026Mariano147.0 
8125.01.2026Nilesmania9.0 
8225.01.2026MadViper9.0 
8325.01.2026GoodVsBadGuys8.0 
8424.01.2026Piruel7.0 
8524.01.2026PrimoJr2126.0Modern wwe matchs, all over the place with lack of creativity for a world title match and a weird finish, the first half told you Drew was winning and the rest was boring until the last minutes with the kickout but its just another wwe main event and of course someone in a hoodie make a run in
8624.01.2026Roode664.0Ich hatte drauf gehofft, Cody bleibt Champ bis Mania und tritt dort gegen Sami Zayn an. Das hätte eine tolle Story für beide und nen potentiellen Heelturn für Zayn oder Cody Rhodes gegeben und beide können es gebrauchen. Drew ist der interessantere Wrestler auch wenn sein verbittertes Gehabe monoton wird, weil sich diese Tour schon seit Jahren zieht. Der Kampf war recht ordentlich. Für ein Fehdenende zu wenig, wobei die Fehde die meiste Zeit über stinklangweilig war und man musste Codys whackes Wrestling ertragen, bei dem ich ihn keine Aktion so richtig abkaufe. Und ja, das Finish hat reingeschissen. Positiv zu erwähnen ist die Tatsache, dass es ne Weekly ist und dann sogar noch in Deutschland mit einem World Title wechseln. Aber wenn man sowas schon mit einberechnen muss, war der Kampf einfach schwach. Habe die Hälfte der Zeit auf Instagram rumgescrollt. Und das spricht gegen den Kampf. Sorry, das war nichts.
8723.01.2026dadas29.0 
8823.01.2026DeadPinky8.0Great way to kick off Smackdowns return to 3 hours. The ending was a bit slow/unengaging at times, and the feud at this point has been stale for months, and the ending wasn't really that great of a way to put Drew over; despite all of that, this was an incredibly fun watch that by the end had me popping to see drew take the title. The crowd was into this match cheering on drew and hating Cody. I hope this isn't a two week transitional reign for all that's good, but for the first time in forever it truly feels like something happened on an episode of Smackdown.
8923.01.2026zainjelani7.0 
9022.01.2026Danil Czar8.0 
9122.01.2026goldenbasket8.0 
9222.01.2026PsyducksGambit9.0This was a great match and I'm very surprised that Drew actually won the title as I was 95% sure that Cody was winning again. Interested to see what happens from here then. Also means Cody is probably in the Royal Rumble now then.
9322.01.2026soba5.0The match is fine, it's just quite lifeless. The match feels like a normal match not a match to end the feud. A pretty bad feud, it feels like both Drew and Cody came out worse than when the feud started. They both feel quite uninteresting currently. Still glad Drew won the world title and I hope something actually comes from it. Also the match ending from Drew escaping through the door is bad, funny, but still pretty bad. 2.75/5.
9422.01.2026eriko9.0 
9521.01.2026Ursus10.0 
9621.01.2026BR01979.0 
9720.01.2026Eddie8.0 
9820.01.2026Zevus7.0 
9920.01.2026SpectorLKM7.0What a strange match this is. The first fall for all things is god awful but the rest of the match is good fun that makes up for that. Nothing insane, hell I think its not even the best match of the night but otherwise yeah good stuff.
10019.01.2026vincictor336.0