Cody Rhodes Agrees To Drew McIntyre’s Demands On WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes agreed not to lay a finger on Drew McIntyre.
At Saturday Night’s Main Event, Drew McIntyre interfered in Oba Femi and Cody Rhodes’ match. Some time later, The American Nightmare attacked McIntyre at his home while Nick Aldis was negotiating a deal with him to get him reinstated.
McIntyre proposed a few terms: he gets to pick the stipulation of his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes, and Rhodes can’t attack him before this bout.
Before Aldis could get lawyers to draft an agreement, Rhodes attacked McIntyre at his home. On this week’s SmackDown, Aldis had a conversation with Rhodes in the ring.
"Say my name. I'm the one who sent the tweet that changed the game. I unseated the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. I defeated the GOAT, John Cena. I'm QB1, dammit. And here you are saying I'm not above the law. I'M THE LAW." – Cody Rhodes
A FIRE PROMO FROM CODY RHODES 🔥#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/WesKkoze1A
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) December 20, 2025
He said Rhodes proved McIntyre’s point of WWE having “an unsafe work environment.” The SmackDown General Manager reminded Rhodes that if McIntyre pays a hefty fine and apologizes to Dan Engler, he won’t be able to attack McIntyre until their World Title match, or he’ll be stripped of his title.
Cody agreed to these demands, but also reminded Aldis that he’s ‘the law’ around here and that Aldis works for him as long as he’s the champion.
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