Results of the Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre “Three Stages of Hell” match from WWE SmackDown
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Key Points:
- On the January 9th, 2026 edition of WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes defended the WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in a “Three Stages of Hell” match.
- The first stage, a traditional wrestling match, ended with McIntyre pinning Rhodes after a low blow and Claymore kick.
- In the Falls Count Anywhere stage, Rhodes fought back with a Cross Rhodes through the announce desk, evening the score.
- The final Steel Cage match saw intense back-and-forth action, including multiple finishing moves and a superplex, but no decisive pinfall.
- The match concluded when returning Jacob Fatu attacked both competitors, allowing McIntyre to escape the cage and win the WWE Championship
