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Rhodes Accepts No‑Contact Terms as McIntyre Wins Right to Set Rematch Stipulation

SmackDown GM Nick Aldis warned the champion he will be stripped of the title for any pre‑match attack.

Overview

  • Cody Rhodes agreed on SmackDown not to touch Drew McIntyre before their next Undisputed WWE Championship match.
  • Drew McIntyre secured the power to choose the stipulation for the rematch, shifting leverage ahead of the bout.
  • Nick Aldis said the protections take effect once McIntyre pays a fine and apologizes to referee Dan Engler.
  • Rhodes delivered a defiant in‑ring promo declaring, “I am the law,” while accepting the restrictions.
  • Aldis noted local authorities would address Rhodes’ earlier home confrontation with McIntyre, and the rematch date and stipulation remain unannounced.