Spoiler On Major Title Change During January 9 WWE SmackDown
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Key Points:
- On January 9, 2026, WWE SmackDown in Berlin featured a thrilling 3 Stages of Hell match for the Undisputed WWE Championship between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.
- Drew McIntyre won the first fall, Cody Rhodes took the second in a falls count anywhere match, and the final steel cage match ended with McIntyre escaping to claim his fourth World Title.
- The match's climax saw Jacob Fatu return from injury to attack McIntyre, then turn on Rhodes, influencing the outcome and signaling his significant role in WWE's 2026 plans.
- Fatu's return after being sidelined since October due to injury and dental surgery marks a major development, with WWE positioning
