Tensions explode as chaos erupts ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event title clash
Summary
– Jimmy Uso confronted Drew McIntyre over Jacob Fatu’s attack
– Cody Rhodes attempted to defuse the situation but chaos broke out
– Security struggled to separate the three stars before next week’s title match
WWE SmackDown turned into a scene of pure chaos on October 24 as emotions boiled over between Jimmy Uso, Cody Rhodes, and Drew McIntyre. What began as a heated confrontation quickly spiraled into an all-out brawl just eight days before Cody’s Undisputed WWE Championship defense against McIntyre.
The night started with Jimmy Uso searching for answers. After thanking Cody backstage for helping Jacob Fatu the previous week, Jimmy revealed he was looking for SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to discuss what happened to his cousin. Cody sympathized, asking if everything was okay with Jimmy and Jey. Jimmy replied sharply, “You’ve seen what happened. How would you feel?”
Moments later, Cody Rhodes entered to address the crowd in Tempe, Arizona. The champion admitted he felt out of character for attacking McIntyre last week and wondered aloud if he should apologize. That prompted an angry interruption from the Scottish Warrior, who stormed down to the ring to call out Cody and the fans.
“Really, Arizona? You cheer Cody and boo me?” McIntyre shouted. “You’re all complicit in his crimes. This has become about Drew McIntyre finishing the story, and I’m going to finish it next week.” He denied attacking Jacob Fatu but mocked Jimmy Uso, suggesting the blame might lie closer to home. “Maybe the black sheep of the family finally snapped,” he sneered.
Before Cody could respond, Jimmy Uso charged the ring from the crowd, blindsiding McIntyre and igniting a wild melee. Security rushed in to separate the two as Cody tried to regain control of the situation. McIntyre fought back furiously, while Jimmy yelled that Drew was responsible for what happened to Jacob Fatu.
The arena erupted as WWE officials flooded ringside to pull them apart. Even with a wall of security between them, the tension was electric. Cody watched as his championship rival and his ally went to war before him.
SmackDown ended in chaos with emotions running high — setting the stage for next week’s Undisputed WWE Championship showdown at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City.
