Drew McIntyre's title shot against Cody Rhodes to be taken away by a 6 ft 2 returning superstar? Exploring WWE SmackDown possibility

WWE is just hours away from hosting the upcoming episode of SmackDown. The show will serve as the fallout for Saturday Night’s Main Event XLII, where John Cena bid farewell to the wrestling universe. However, in a shocking twist, Drew McIntyre's title shot against Cody Rhodes might be taken away tonight by a returning 6 ft 2 superstar.

McIntyre has been embroiled in an intense rivalry with The American Nightmare for a long time now. However, he crossed the line in his feud with Cody, which resulted in his suspension by Nick Aldis. After weeks of ongoing drama with the SmackDown general manager, The Scottish Warrior has finally agreed to return to the squared circle after Nick offered him another shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship.

While it looks like Drew McIntyre has finally gotten what he wanted, his dream of dethroning Cody Rhodes might go up in flames tonight. In a jaw-dropping twist, The Scottish Warrior might be taken out on the upcoming episode of the blue show by a returning Jacob Fatu.

The 6 ft 2 superstar has been absent from television since being attacked backstage by an unknown assailant on the October 17 episode of SmackDown. He was supposed to face McIntyre in the main event to determine the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship, but the match was canceled because of his attack.

However, Fatu's name has been listed for the upcoming blue brand show, and he is expected to make his return tonight. If that happens, the Samoan Werewolf may still be aiming for a chance to face Cody Rhodes. To achieve his goal, he might take out Drew McIntyre upon his return in a massive twist and then challenge Cody for his title.

Although the identity of his attacker has yet to come to light, Jacob Fatu would likely not spare anyone who tries to stand in his way of becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion, and that includes The Scottish Warrior.

While this angle might sound convincing, it is speculative at this point. Fans will have to wait until SmackDown to see if this comes to fruition.

Jacob Fatu could finally dethrone Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship

If the abovementioned scenario plays out, there is a possibility that Jacob Fatu might eventually dethrone Cody Rhodes and become the new Undisputed WWE Champion.

The Samoan Werewolf has yet to lift a championship since losing the United States Title to Solo Sikoa at this year's Night of Champions. However, it looks like the company is now planning to give his career a major push. Hence, having him win his first Undisputed WWE Championship could be a step toward achieving that goal.

However, this angle is also speculative, and nothing has been confirmed.

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Edited by Sanchari Bhattacharya