McIntyre Avoids Rhodes Matchup at WrestleMania 42

WWE Undisputed Champion Drew McIntyre voiced strong reservations about facing Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42 during a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, stating he would prefer any other opponent while emphasizing his desire to keep the championship away from Rhodes. The revelation came as McIntyre discussed potential challengers for the April event in Philadelphia, amid ongoing storylines building toward the premium live event.

McIntyre's comments stem from their recent high-stakes encounters. He highlighted concerns over two prior matches where referees intervened to aid Rhodes, as well as their steel cage bout, which McIntyre won but drew scrutiny due to interference from Jacob Fatu. "Anybody but Cody Rhodes," McIntyre said. "I'm concerned considering how the first two matches went and the referees bailing him out, and for the cage match. You know, I won, and obviously people are, 'Oh, it was because of Jacob Fatu.' Was it, though? I've not said this because I don't have to, but Jacob said it himself, 'Wasn't Drew on his way out of the cage when I got there?' I didn't just overcome Cody. I overcame Cody and Jacob."

He further explained his stance by framing the title as...