Wrestling fans, brace yourselves for a social media storm! Drew McIntyre just reignited an old feud with Cody Rhodes, but this time, he’s playing with fire by leaving out crucial context. Here’s the scoop: ahead of SmackDown, the Undisputed WWE Champion and self-proclaimed social media provocateur shared a fan’s 2020 tweet targeting Rhodes. The tweet, from a fan named Wilson, read: ‘Truly spoken like someone who’s midcard for life, because that’s what he is, @CodyRhodes is midcard for life.’ But here’s where it gets controversial—Rhodes responded by asking if Wilson even followed him, to which Wilson cheekily replied, ‘Because you’re my favorite midcarder.’ McIntyre’s repost, sans context, felt like a deliberate heel move, amplifying the sting of the original jab.
And this is the part most people miss: Wilson’s tweet wasn’t just random shade—it was a response to Rhodes’ earlier comments about midcard titles. Fast forward to 2024, after Rhodes won the Undisputed WWE Championship, Wilson celebrated by calling him ‘my favorite World Champion’ and later praised him as ‘the guy who can draw the big money… deserving to be called the top guy in wrestling.’ So, why did McIntyre ignore these glowing endorsements? Probably because they don’t fit his narrative.
Here’s the kicker: Rhodes is now set to compete in the Elimination Chamber, where he could earn a title match against McIntyre at WrestleMania 42. Meanwhile, McIntyre’s online antics—reminiscent of his 2024 feud with CM Punk—solidify his role as wrestling’s top antagonist. But is this move a strategic play to rattle Rhodes, or just another example of McIntyre’s love for chaos? What do you think? Is McIntyre’s repost fair game, or did he cross the line by omitting context? Let’s debate in the comments—this one’s sure to spark some heated opinions!
