Cody Rhodes, is on a mission to finish his story with Roman Reigns. Since his return to WWE in 2022, he has been on a dominant run, winning two consecutive Royal Rumble matches and is set to face Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the RAW roster, Drew McIntyre is on a mission to stop Rhodes from becoming the champion. Following today’s RAW episode, Drew McIntyre achieved a significant milestone by defeating Cody Rhodes in a singles match.
Drew McIntyre joins Roman Reigns in unique record
Cody Rhodes’s current WWE tenure is considered one of the most remarkable runs for any superstar in recent memory. Rhodes, who maintained an undefeated streak for the past year, encountered his initial loss on today’s Monday Night RAW.
The Scottish Warrior, Drew McIntyre, has created a record by pinning Rhodes for the first time in nearly a year. Roman Reigns became the first superstar to pin Cody in a singles match since his return to WWE in 2022. The main event of WrestleMania 39 was a highly anticipated clash between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes for the WWE Universal Championship.
The Tribal Chief defeated The American Nightmare at the main event of WrestleMania 39, with the help of his cousin Solo Sikoa. This victory against Rhodes cemented his status as the undisputed WWE Universal Champion and the head of the table.
Drew McIntyre now officially joins Roman Reigns as the only Superstars to have pinned Cody Rhodes in a singles-match since Rhodes’ return to the company in 2022.
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) February 20, 2024
And Solo Sikoa’s spike had a play in both of those losses.#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/3dru6S44Jk
The losses to Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre have been shocking and devastating for Cody Rhodes, who had been on a role since his return to WWE. Cody has been the victim of the Bloodline’s interference and Solo Sikoa’s brutal attacks on both occasions, which have cost him two major matches in his WWE career.
Drew McIntyre defeats Cody Rhodes on WWE Raw
The latest edition of WWE Raw featured a blockbuster match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre that kicked off the show. The match was a classic, with both men giving their best and hitting their signature moves.
However, the turning point came when Solo Sikoa came up to the ring and delivered a Samoan Spike to Cody, reminiscent of WrestleMania 39. As Rhodes tried to deal with Jimmy, Solo Sikoa attacked Rhodes from behind and hit him with another Samoan Spike. McIntyre then capitalized and hit a Claymore Kick, pinning Rhodes for the win, leaving Rhodes lying on the floor.
Drew McIntyre gets the W
— Vick (@Vick_8122) February 20, 2024
This was the first time Cody Rhodes has been pinned since WrestleMania 39
They gotta pull the trigger on Drew now #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/qomYW63mwr
The interference from The Bloodline was a clear message to Rhodes, who had challenged Reigns for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40. On the other hand, the victory from tonight’s Monday Night RAW, has boosted the confidence of Drew McIntyre for his upcoming match at the Elimination Chamber, this Saturday.
McIntyre will be locked in the cage along with five other superstars and the winner gets a shot at Seth Rollins’ World Heavy Weight Championship at WrestleMania 40.
