Drew McIntyre remained a major part of the WrestleMania build on the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown, despite appearing to quit the company earlier in the night.

McIntyre opened the show with an intense confrontation that ended with him declaring “I quit” before leaving through the crowd. The moment created the impression that the Scottish Warrior was walking away from WWE after losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes the previous week.

However, the situation changed before the show came to an end.

Later in the broadcast, Jacob Fatu faced Trick Williams in a singles match. The bout was progressing normally until McIntyre suddenly appeared and attacked Fatu.

The interference came out of nowhere, as McIntyre stormed into the match and took out Fatu while the referee was distracted. Because the official did not see the attack, the match continued without any immediate consequences.

The surprise interference left Fatu vulnerable and allowed Trick Williams to capitalize on the situation. Williams took advantage of the moment and secured the victory following McIntyre’s attack.

The segment made it clear that McIntyre’s earlier declaration that he had quit the company was short-lived. Instead, it appears to have been part of a larger storyline development.

McIntyre’s actions also appear to set up a potential feud with Jacob Fatu as WWE continues building toward WrestleMania 42. With tensions now escalating between the two, their conflict could play a significant role in the coming weeks on SmackDown.

Although McIntyre claimed he was done with WWE earlier in the night, his interference in the Fatu vs. Williams match made it clear that the Scottish Warrior is far from finished.

Drew McIntyre Returns After Quitting SmackDown, Attacks Jacob Fatu

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Jelly Roll was involved in a chaotic moment on the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown when he accidentally knocked out The Miz during an in-ring segment that quickly spiraled out of control.

The appearance came after it was announced last week that Jelly Roll would return to SmackDown to catch up with his friends Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. During the show, the music star also appeared as a guest on Miz TV.

The segment began with The Miz welcoming Jelly Roll to the ring and offering to serve as his mentor. However, Jelly Roll quickly rejected the idea, making it clear he wasn’t interested in Miz guiding his career.

The rejection visibly frustrated Miz, who responded by claiming that he deserved credit for Jelly Roll’s recent weight loss journey. The comment created tension between the two as the segment continued.

The situation escalated when Kit Wilson interrupted the segment. Wilson delivered a promo criticizing Jelly Roll and accusing him of being “fatphobic” for losing weight and promoting what he described as an unhealthy beauty standard.

After the verbal exchange, Wilson shoved Jelly Roll, pushing the situation toward physical confrontation.

The Miz attempted to step in and calm things down, but the situation quickly turned chaotic. Jelly Roll swung at Wilson in response to the shove, attempting to knock him out.

Instead, he accidentally struck The Miz, who had stepped into the middle of the confrontation. The blow knocked Miz down, leaving him laid out in the ring while Wilson avoided the hit.

The unexpected moment brought the segment to a sudden end and left Miz on the receiving end of a hit that was never meant for him.

The situation appears set to continue on the next episode of SmackDown, as Kit Wilson is scheduled to call out Jelly Roll following the incident.

The Miz Knocked Out By Jelly Roll on SmackDown

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Randy Orton Turns on Cody Rhodes – The road to WrestleMania 42 took a dramatic turn on the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown when Randy Orton viciously attacked Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes during their contract signing segment.

Orton earned the WrestleMania title opportunity after winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. At the time, Drew McIntyre was the Undisputed WWE Champion. However, just one week later on SmackDown, Rhodes defeated McIntyre to reclaim the title, setting up the championship clash between Rhodes and Orton on the grand stage.

The contract signing segment initially began in a respectful tone. Both men reflected on their long history together, emphasizing the friendship that had developed between them over the years.

Rhodes spoke emotionally about their relationship and acknowledged the significance of facing Orton at WrestleMania. He said that regardless of what happens once the match begins, his respect and love for Orton would remain.

Both competitors then signed the contract, seemingly confirming the match without incident.

However, the situation changed instantly once the paperwork was completed.

Without warning, Orton attacked Rhodes, slamming the champion’s head into the table before delivering a low blow. The assault quickly escalated as Orton dragged Rhodes out of the ring and used the steel steps to strike him across the shoulders.

The attack left Rhodes visibly busted open as Orton continued the brutal assault for several minutes.

Members of the WWE locker room eventually rushed to the ring in an attempt to stop the situation. Among those trying to calm things down was musician Jelly Roll, who was present during the segment.

Even that effort failed to stop Orton’s aggression. When Jelly Roll attempted to intervene, Orton shoved him aside and continued focusing on Rhodes.

Just when it appeared the chaos was finally coming to an end, Orton returned to the ring and delivered a brutal chair shot to Rhodes.

The segment concluded with Orton sitting in the ring on a chair while holding the Undisputed WWE Championship, sending a clear message ahead of WrestleMania 42.

The attack marks a major shift in the storyline between the two longtime allies and firmly establishes Orton as Rhodes’ most dangerous challenger heading into their championship match.

Randy Orton Turns on Cody Rhodes

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While I understand why Jelly Roll made his return to WWE tonight, as it is WrestleMania season, after all, the segment was overall pretty confusing and fell flat for me. I loved the backstage segment where Danhausen cursed The Miz ahead of him hosting “Miz TV” alongside “Jam Jelly,” as Danhausen called him, but I didn’t expect the “very nice, very evil” one to appear in the ring for the segment.

He didn’t, but having already tempered my expectations, I wasn’t too upset about that. I didn’t even think that Miz trying to get on Jelly Roll’s good side and butter him up (pun not intended) to be his next tag team partner was bad or anything, as Jelly Roll had a good comeback about how Miz always seems to turn on his partners. What really confused me was the appearance of Kit Wilson, and I say that as someone who really likes Wilson.

I just do not understand what WWE is doing with this character whatsoever. I half expected Oba Femi to strut down the ramp to join this confrontation, after his matches and mini-feud about “Toxic Masculinity” with Wilson, though I’m very glad he didn’t join the fray.

I guess it made some kind of sense, as Wilson explained he didn’t like Jelly for the face tattoos and felonies and such, which make him “toxic,” in Wilson’s mind, but I don’t think the plan is going to be Jelly Roll and Wilson on the “Grandest Stage of Them All.” I guess they could move toward a Miz and Wilson tag team, which I wouldn’t mind, and Jelly could find himself a partner, though at this current point in time, I’m not sure who that would be. Miz isn’t feuding with anyone right now, outside of his storyline with Danhausen, and again, I don’t think Danhausen is getting to ‘Mania alongside Jelly Roll.

Later, it was announced that next week, Wilson will be “calling out Jelly Roll” on the show, which is slightly odd, since that’s what he already did tonight. I believe the show is in Raleigh, North Carolina next week if my Googling serves me right, and I don’t know if Jelly Roll is going to make the trek out there. At that point, we’ll have just four weeks until WrestleMania, so Wilson calling out the star next week seems like that might be where we’re headed. I can’t say I understand it whatsoever, and it seems like it would only add to the trainwreck that is WrestleMania 42, even if it is a tag team match.

Written by Daisy Ruth

The Bella Twins made their return on the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown, immediately positioning themselves as the next challengers for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

Nikki Bella and Brie Bella appeared before the scheduled tag team match between The Irresistible Forces and the team of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. During their appearance, the Bella Twins made it clear that they are targeting the Women’s Tag Team Titles and planned to closely watch the match to evaluate their potential competition.

The match itself saw Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair take on the powerful duo of Nia Jax and Raquel Rodriguez. The contest featured several momentum swings as both teams attempted to gain control.

At one point during the match, Nia Jax used Nikki Bella, who was sitting at ringside, as a shield during the action. The unexpected moment briefly distracted the competitors, but the match continued as Charlotte and Bliss began to gain momentum.

Charlotte appeared to have the match under control after delivering Natural Selection to Jax. With Jax down on the mat, Bliss climbed to the top rope and prepared to hit Twisted Bliss, which could have secured the victory.

However, the situation changed when Brie Bella suddenly interfered in the match. Her involvement caused the referee to call for a disqualification, ending the bout before a winner could be determined.

The interference prevented Bliss and Charlotte from potentially scoring the victory and immediately created tension between the teams involved.

Later in the show, the Bella Twins were shown backstage with Charlotte and Bliss. The two superstars were clearly frustrated about the way the match ended and confronted Nikki and Brie about the interference.

Nikki explained that they felt they had no choice but to get involved after Nia Jax had pulled her into the action earlier in the match.

Brie then made the Bella Twins’ intentions clear, announcing that they are now next in line for a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

With that statement, the segment suggested that Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss may no longer be in the immediate title picture, while the Bella Twins move forward as the latest challengers in the division.

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