Overview
- McIntyre announced the Undisputed WWE Championship rematch for the Jan. 9 SmackDown in Berlin under the rare Three Stages of Hell stipulation.
- The stipulation power came with McIntyre’s reinstatement after a suspension for attacking referee Dan Engler, as approved by SmackDown GM Nick Aldis.
- On SmackDown, McIntyre paid his fine, issued a sarcastic apology to Engler, insulted Dusty Rhodes, and dropped Cody with a Claymore.
- WWE has not revealed the three specific fall types for the Three Stages of Hell match.
- Event reports from Baltimore say Rhodes defeated McIntyre in a No Disqualification match during WWE’s holiday tour.