WWE legend to return at SNME & cost Cody Rhodes his title by attacking Drew McIntyre? Possibility explored

At WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre will compete in an Undisputed Championship match. Meanwhile, The American Nightmare needs to be wary, as a legend may return and cost him the title by attacking The Scottish Warrior.

During the go-home episode of SmackDown before the television special, WWE added a last-minute stipulation to the title match. Now, if Cody Rhodes gets disqualified or counted out, then he will still lose the gold to McIntyre. Usually, in a bout with championship implications, the belt does not change hands when the above occurs, and the only way to crown a new champion is by pinning the title holder.

So, in case Randy Orton made his return at Saturday Night’s Main Event, he could be the reason behind the title switch. For those unaware, Orton and Rhodes are real-life friends, and their friendship is well-documented. Even in the absence of The American Nightmare, The Viper stood against McIntyre when The Scottish Warrior spoke ill of the reigning champion.

So, considering this, The Legend Killer may return at SNME to help Rhodes against McIntyre. This could happen when The Scottish Psychopath is trying to use unfair means to win the bout, and Orton shows up and attempts to stop him, inadvertently causing a disqualification for Rhodes, and leading to Drew McIntyre becoming the new Undisputed WWE Champion.

An angle like this will increase tensions between Orton and Rhodes. Additionally, WWE can crown a deserving new champion in Drew McIntyre and still protect Cody Rhodes. However, it must be noted that the above is mere speculation, and nothing in this regard has been confirmed by the promotion.

What’s next if Drew McIntyre wins the Undisputed WWE title at SNME?

In case The Scottish Warrior dethrones Cody Rhodes and secures the title, then Rhodes will likely take a brief hiatus. Usually, when a World Champion gets dethroned, they take some time off TV. If this doesn’t happen, then the promotion could set a rematch between McIntyre and Rhodes at Survivor Series: WarGames 2025.

Further, McIntyre winning the Undisputed WWE Title will also be a sign that he is on his way to the top again. It’s been a long time since the Scot won any major feud or any gold. A title change at SNME will cement his place in the main event scene.

It remains to be seen what will happen at the television special in Salt Lake City, Utah, when McIntyre and Rhodes lock horns in a title showdown.