5 Things that may happen if Cody Rhodes is stripped of the Undisputed WWE Championship

Cody Rhodes is currently embroiled in a heated feud with Drew McIntyre, which transcended all limits. After months of ongoing drama, The Scottish Warrior finally agreed to return to SmackDown when Nick Aldis decided to give him another shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship. That was not the only thing Drew demanded from the General Manager in negotiations.

McIntyre put a very interesting stipulation before Aldis, stating that Rhodes cannot lay a finger on him before their title match and if he does, WWE will be obligated to strip him of the championship. This has made things quite interesting now. Cody has been on a rampage against The Scottish Warrior and no one knows whether he will be able to hold himself back from attacking Drew.

Here are five things that can happen if Cody Rhodes is stripped of the Undisputed WWE Championship:

#5. A mini-tournament to crown a new champion

If Cody Rhodes is stripped of the Undisputed WWE Championship, there would be a huge void in the main event scene on SmackDown. The company would have no option but to fill that void immediately. As a result, Nick Aldis coud announce a mini tournament on the blue brand to crown a new champion.

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Several top stars like Solo Sikoa, Aleister Black, Jacob Fatu, Sami Zayn and others may participate in the contest. The current roster has numerous superstars waiting for their big moment. Therefore, WWE will have a great opportunity to feature all those talents by hosting a mini tournament on SmackDown.

#4. Drew McIntyre may be handed the coveted title

Drew McIntyre has been chasing the Undisputed WWE Championship for quite some time now. Therefore, if WWE takes the title away from Cody Rhodes for violating the stipulation, Nick Aldis may be forced to give it to McIntyre. It is because The Scottish Warrior is currently on the frontline.

He is the rightful successor of the Undisputed WWE Championship. Besides, all the top-tier stars like Randy Orton and Jacob Fatu are currently absent from television, leaving a void in the main event scene. Hence, WWE may have no options but to make Drew McIntyre the new champion.

#3. Rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis may brew

If Cody Rhodes violates the stipulation set by Drew McIntyre, Nick Aldis will be forced to take the Undisputed WWE Title away from The American Nightmare. However, this may have major implications. Rhodes could go berserk and unleash a verbal scathing against the General Manager on SmackDown.

Things may get heated up between the two, which could ultimately result in a huge rift. Cody Rhodes could harbor a deep resentment towards Nick Aldis, resulting in a huge rivalry on SmackDown. This could eventually lead to a big match between Rhodes and Aldis down the line in WWE.

#2. The Undisputed WWE Title may be on the line at Men's Royal Rumble

Royal Rumble 2026 is WWE's next premium live event, which will be held in Saudi Arabia next year. If Cody Rhodes is stripped of his championship before that, it may give rise to an interesting thing. The company may put the vacant Undisputed WWE Title on the line in the 30-Man Royal Rumble match next year.

The world title becomes the ultimate prize for whoever wins the contest. This will help the Stamford-based promotion crown a new champion, while elevating the grandeur of the year's first PLE. WWE has put a title on the line in the Men's Royal Rumble twice in its history and hence it is not an implausible scenario.

#1. Cody Rhodes may win back the gold at WrestleMania 42

Cody Rhodes is WWE's one of the biggest stars and is the face of the Stamford-based promotion. Even if the company is forced to strip him of the title around the Royal Rumble season, the creative team might reinstall him at the top soon again. The American Nightmare could win back the coveted title at WrestleMania 42 again.

Triple H is unlikely to keep him away from the title picture for long. Therefore, Rhodes might walk into The Show of Shows as a potential challenger for the Undisputed WWE Championship next year in Las Vegas. He could recapture the prestigious title and reclaim his position at the top again.

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Edited by Subhasish Deb