4 Reasons why Cody Rhodes winning the WWE Championship ahead of WrestleMania is a MASSIVE mistake

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While some fans love The American Nightmare reclaiming the title, others are tired of the same person carrying the belt yet again. Rhodes winning the WWE Championship ahead of WrestleMania is a massive error for the next four reasons.

#4. It’s the third time the title has changed hands since August

One reason why Cody Rhodes winning the WWE title again is that it marks the third time the title has changed hands since SummerSlam. The American Nightmare won the title from John Cena in August.

He then carried it until early January. McIntyre defeated him in the Three Stages of Hell. Rhodes’ win on SmackDown in early March is the third time the prestigious title has changed hands since August.

What was once considered the top prize in the company has lost some luster by changing hands on three occasions in less than a year.

#3. Rhodes’ win shows favoritism from SmackDown GM Nick Aldis

While Drew McIntyre hasn’t exactly been a saint over the last year, he does have some reason not to trust SmackDown GM Nick Aldis.

Despite The Scottish Warrior winning the WWE title in Three Stages of Hell, Cody was still allowed to potentially earn a title shot in both the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber.

This wasn’t exactly mentioned numerous times after McIntyre had a clause added to their contract that took Cody out of the running for title shots as long as Drew held the belt.

Since Aldis essentially handed The American Nightmare a shot after the Elimination Chamber, it backs up some of McIntyre‘s gripes with management and how they favor certain stars. Even Sami Zayn has started to realize this.

#2. Drew McIntyre’s 2026 WWE title win feels pointless now

While it was nice to see McIntyre win the WWE title after years of great promos and work, losing it approximately two months later makes it feel like that win was pointless.

The first change felt like a way to shake things up briefly and give fans a slight hope of something different at WrestleMania. He only beat Zayn as Champion.

It would’ve been more exciting to see Cody trying to talk his way into a potential triple threat match at the show of shows had McIntyre retained on SmackDown.

#1. Losing would have made things more interesting ahead of WrestleMania

Speaking of Cody and WrestleMania, had he lost it would’ve given him something to do in the six weeks between potentially losing the title and the Showcase of the Immortals.

He acts like he’s the only one who dreams of having a big spotlight at WrestleMania, but there are nearly 100 other stars who also hope for the same. He is one of the biggest stars and gets a prominent spot every year.

Losing on SmackDown wouldn’t have been the end of his story, especially with how Nick Aldis has handled things between him and McIntyre.

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