Masterminds Behind Cody Rhodes–Drew McIntyre SmackDown Segment Revealed

TLDR

The February 6, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown opened with a chaotic segment where Cody Rhodes ambushed Drew McIntyre before the Undisputed WWE Champion could reach the ring, forcing McIntyre to flee through the crowd. According to Fightful Select, the segment was written by Michael Kirshenbaum with production handled by former TNA star Abyss. Rhodes later delivered a promo stating he believes McIntyre robbed him of his WrestleMania path and vowed that Drew wouldn't make it to the event.