Jim Cornette Reviews Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre (3 Stages Of Hell / Title Change) on Smackdown
Jim Cornette provides a detailed review of the main event match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre at Smackdown, highlighting an engaging start where Cody dominates, only for Drew to secure a victory through a mix of heel tactics and opportunistic cheating. Cornette expresses his disappointment over the match's predictable outcome and the impact of leaked results on the viewing experience, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the element of surprise in wrestling.
Key Takeaways
- Cody the noble never disqualified; Drew excels at villainy—even when it's unsportsmanlike.
- Today’s wrestling is all about flash: a table splash sells, but the ring showcases skill!
- Spoilers spoil: knowing the outcome before watching kills the thrill—stay offline, save your hype!
- Cage matches suffer redundancy; when every move is a replay, it’s time for fresh creative energy.
- Fans long for a story, not just spots: wrestling’s heart beats through compelling narrative, not just chaos.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Drew McIntyre (person)
- Chris Cody (person)
- Cody Rhodess (person)
- Elimination Chamber (event)
- Wrestlemania (event)
- AEW (company)
- Berlin (location)
- Surf Shark (company)
- Billy Graham (person)
- Bergen (location)