Cody Rhodes' Disappointment After Losing the Undisputed WWE Championship
M. G0MEZ, a former sports radio anchor from San Diego with a passion for pro wrestling since 1985, offers a unique perspective on sports entertainment. In a recent match, Cody Rhodes faced Drew McIntyre in a brutal Three Stages of Hell match, which ended in a controversial fashion.
After losing the Undisputed WWE Championship, Rhodes remained in the ring, visibly processing the defeat. Footage from Matt Kempke on YouTube captures Rhodes standing in the ring, his expression conveying a mix of disappointment and resignation. Fans in Berlin, Germany, showed their appreciation for Rhodes' effort, but the now-former champion seemed to find little solace in their applause.
Instead of celebrating his victory, Rhodes slumped in the corner, his head buried in the turnbuckle. The match was a Three Stages of Hell contest, with the final fall taking place inside a steel cage. The outcome was influenced by outside interference from Jacob Fatu, who helped McIntyre escape through the cage door, securing the championship for McIntyre.
For a detailed account of the match, including the full blow-by-blow, visit [https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/409713/wwe-smackdown-results-live-discussion-jan-9-2026-three-stages-of-hell]. To read a recap of the Rhodes vs. McIntyre match, click here: [https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/409748/drew-mcintyre-wins-wwe-championship-three-stages-of-hell-jacob-fatu-returns-cody-rhodes-loses].
