Drew McIntyre Loses Title and Faces Jacob Fatu Amidst Frustration Over Treatment
Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre has lost his title to Cody Rhodes, leaving him without the gold he had chased for years. Following this loss on SmackDown last week where he quit in protest against "nepo babies," a frustrated and dejected McIntyre issued stern warnings via social media regarding how fans perceive his treatment within the company's hierarchy. He has now set his sights squarely on rival Jacob Fatu, who was involved with Cody Rhodes' victory over him earlier this year.
Key Points
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1Drew McIntyre lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes and is currently without titles.
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2McIntyre expressed frustration over how he has been treated by management compared to other wrestlers, including 'nepo babies'.
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3He issued a stern warning directed specifically at rival Jacob Fatu regarding his treatment of him in recent weeks.
Developments
Frustrated by his recent struggles following losing the Undisputed WWE Championship without it being on him to win back Mania 2019 title shot Drew McIntyre addressed fans' recognition of how he's been treated in WWE. He issued a stern warning that their feud with rival Jacob Fatu is far from over, noting they will face each other this week at SmackDown while highlighting his experience fighting the best including Triple H and Shawn Michaels
Drew McIntyre quit and walked out of SmackDown on March 13 before returning to attack Jacob Fatu later that same episode. He subsequently posted a social media video expressing frustration with "nepo babies" in WWE while confirming he will face Fatu again the following Friday, despite stating his future remains uncertain due to injuries from WrestleMania 42 preparations and other issues within The Bloodline.