Drew McIntyre Levels Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu at Saturday Night’s Main Event – Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu were scheduled to collide in the opening match of the January 24 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, but the bout never officially got underway. Instead, the segment devolved into an uncontrollable brawl that set the tone for the rest of the night and drew the Undisputed WWE Champion directly into the chaos.
The confrontation began before the bell. As Rhodes made his entrance, Fatu launched a surprise attack, immediately igniting a wild fight between the two. WWE officials rushed to ringside in an attempt to restore order, but the situation escalated quickly. Fatu broke free and delivered a dive from the top rope to the floor, wiping out Rhodes and further delaying any chance of the match starting.
Despite the heavy presence of officials, the fight spilled beyond the ring area. Rhodes responded with a dive of his own, sending Fatu crashing over the announce table as security continued to struggle to separate them. The hostility between the two was evident, especially given the verbal exchange that aired prior to the match, where Rhodes referenced Fatu’s past, adding a deeply personal edge to the confrontation.
The brawl continued up the entrance ramp and into the crowd, with both men trading shots throughout the arena. WWE personnel repeatedly pleaded with them to stop as the fight moved through the stands and into the arena’s vestibule, underscoring how far the situation had spiraled out of control. At no point did the referee signal for the match to officially begin, leaving the contest ruled a no match due to the ongoing fight.
The chaos finally drew the attention of Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre. McIntyre arrived and laid out both Rhodes and Fatu, dropping them with decisive strikes. The move appeared calculated rather than reactive, as McIntyre took out two potential challengers in one fell swoop just weeks before the Royal Rumble.
As WrestlingAttitude.Com has previously reported, tensions among WWE’s top stars have continued to rise as WrestleMania season approaches. This opening segment reinforced that volatility, with McIntyre making it clear that he is watching closely and is willing to strike first to protect his championship position.
Drew McIntyre Levels Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu at Saturday Night’s Main Event
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