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Drew McIntyre won the WWE Championship from Cody Rhodes in a three-stages-of-hell match on the first Friday Night SmackDown episode of 2026. McIntyre then retained the title against Sami Zayn at the Royal Rumble and has been feuding with Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu on SmackDown.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / February 10

Drew McIntyre Tips WWE Main Roster Star To Be Massive Success - It's Not Oba Femi

Oba Femi is one of the most exciting rising stars in WWE, but Drew McIntyre believes there is another new member of the main roster with huge potential.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / February 7

WWE SmackDown Results: Randy Orton Proves He’s Eternal While Drew McIntyre Has a Night to Forget

The Road to WrestleMania is usually paved with good intentions, but if Friday night’s SmackDown in Charlotte was any indication, this year it’s being paved with RKOs, betrayals, and a whole lot of bad blood.

Wrestling News / NY Fights / February 7

Sami Zayn Reportedly Pushed For Royal Rumble 2026 World Title Win Against Drew McIntyre

At Royal Rumble 2026, Sami Zayn challenged Drew McIntyre for his Undisputed WWE Championship. McIntyre had recently won the world title after defeating Cody Rhodes on SmackDown in a Three Stages of Hell match.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / February 7

WWE SmackDown 2/6 Recap: Jacob Fatu Attacks Drew McIntyre and Liv Morgan Weighs WrestleMania Options

Tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown was live from Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Spectrum Center for a ‘Rumble-after’ show following the red brand’s amazing final segment on this week’s RAW.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / February 6

Drew McIntyre’s Royal Rumble Win Over Sami Zayn Almost Didn’t Happen

There seemed to be some debate regarding the Undisputed WWE Championship Match at the Royal Rumble. Drew McIntyre is still the champion after he defeated Sami Zayn in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which allowed ‘The Scottish Warrior’ to move to 12-0 in the all-time series between the two superstars.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 31

Drew McIntyre Retains Title After Defeating Sami Zayn at the WWE Royal Rumble 2026

Drew McIntyre is still the undisputed WWE Champion after overcoming Sami Zayn at the 2026 Royal Rumble. The match was McIntyre’s first title defense since becoming WWE Champion earlier this month, when he defeated Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match on SmackDown, with the help of his rival, Jacob Fatu.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Opponent for Drew McIntyre at 2026 Royal Rumble Decided on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLIII

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (SNME) XLIII featured a Fatal 4-Way Match between Randy Orton, Trick Williams, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn to determine Drew McIntyre’s first challenger for his Undisputed WWE Championship at the 2026 Royal Rumble Premium Live Event.

Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / January 18

WWE SmackDown Recap: Drew McIntyre Plays London Like a Fiddle While New Contenders Rise

Let’s be honest, there is nothing—and I mean nothing—quite like a WWE Smackdown crowd across the pond. They chant louder, they boo harder, and they provide a soundtrack that makes even a standard Friday night feel like a WrestleMania main event.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 17

WWE's WrestleMania 42 Plans for Drew McIntyre Are Disappointing

WWE fans finally got their wish to see Drew McIntyre become Undisputed WWE Champion when he defeated Cody Rhodes on SmackDown last week. The Scottish Warrior finally got the chance to parade the world title in front of fans after putting the company on his back during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 17

WWE Champion McIntyre's UK Return: SmackDown Results 1/16/26

WWE SmackDown delivered another solid European tour show, and while the card had its share of predictable moments, the standout performances made it worth watching.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / January 16

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: Drew McIntyre Reigns Supreme (January 16, 2026)

This article contains spoilers and results from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for January 16, 2026. You have been warned!Drew McIntyre gets a hero's welcome in London as the new WWE Undisputed Champion tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.

Wrestling News / Total Pro Sports / January 15

Who Could Dethrone Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship?

In a dramatic turn on the January 9, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre captured the Undisputed WWE Championship, dethroning Cody Rhodes in a high-stakes Three Stages of Hell match, with returning Jacob Fatu playing a pivotal role in the finish.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

Drew McIntyre Makes First WWE Title Defence

Drew McIntyre has made his first Undisputed WWE Championship defence as part of a homecoming show in Scotland. McIntyre shockingly won the top title in WWE during a three-stages of hell match in Berlin on WWE SmackDown on Friday night.

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Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / January 11

Fantasy Booking Drew McIntyre As Undisputed WWE Champion

Drew McIntyre has finally done it again. On Friday’s episode of SmackDown, “The Scottish Psychopath” defeated Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Three Stages of Hell Match.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

3 Reasons Why Drew McIntyre Won the WWE Championship

In a surprising yet welcome twist, Drew McIntyre won the Three Stages of Hell match and finally became the WWE Champion. Not counting his short-lived World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XL, this was McIntyre’s first World Title win in front of a live crowd.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / January 10

WWE SmackDown 1/9 Recap: Drew McIntyre Beats Cody Rhodes To Become Undisputed Champion

Just a week into 2026, and the wheels are already up for WWE with SmackDown being broadcast from Germany at the Uber Arena in the country’s capital. Fresh off the RAW on Netflix anniversary show, tonight’s episode features a “3 Stages of Hell” match pitting WWE world champion Cody Rhodes in his feud-ending title defense against Drew McIntyre.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 9

WWE SmackDown Jan 9: Rhodes vs McIntyre Three Stages of Hell

Date: Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT (tape delay in U.S.) | 8 p.m. CET (live in Germany) Location: Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany Network:

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / January 8

WWE SmackDown: Why Drew McIntyre Will Win the 3 Stages of Hell Match

WWE SmackDown goes live from the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany on January 9, 2026, and it’s headlined by a main event that feels closer to a premium live event than a weekly TV show.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / January 7

Drew McIntyre Teases ‘A New Era’ In WWE Ahead Of SmackDown

Drew McIntyre is hinting at a new era in WWE. This week’s SmackDown is set to take place at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, and it will feature a highly anticipated showdown for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / December 30

Why Drew McIntyre Is The Favorite Heading Into Three Stages Of Hell

Drew McIntyre has had three chances to become WWE Champion during the final few months of the year, failing at every hurdle. The Scottish Psychopath will have one more chance to win the title away from Cody Rhodes to kick off 2026, and despite his poor record, the statistics are technically in his favor.

Wrestling News / SportsInfo / October 28

Drew McIntyre and Naomi engage in a funny banter on X

Drew McIntyre and Naomi engaged in a funny banter on X with a series of tweets The conversation between the two revolved around Jimmy Uso, Naomi, and their

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / October 26

WWE 2K25 Reveals 'Broken Dreams' Drew McIntyre - Here's What You Might Need to Unlock Him

Nostalgic teaser hints at a returning WWE 2K25 MyFACTION persona Potential Live Event and Collection objectives involved Fans speculate a high-tier reward card If nostalgia had a sound, this teaser just hit play.