McIntyre spent the next three years revitalizing his career on the independent circuit, including a prominent run in Insane Championship Wrestling in Scotland. He also captured the TNA World Championship in 2017 before making his return to WWE later that year as part of the NXT roster.

Drew McIntyre would love the opportunity to 'tear John Cena to pieces' on the microphone before sending him back to Hollywood.

They teased it throughout the match, of course. Rhodes, who has been a bit unhinged of late, was being baited heavily by his opponent, leading to a moment or two where he almost lost it, like pushing the referee away before quickly apologizing.

WWE shared footage of the impromptu main event match between Cody and Drew on Friday's episode of SmackDown. When Jacob Fatu was attacked backstage and couldn't compete, Rhodes accused McIntyre of taking Fatu out. He came in his street clothes to fight McIntyre, but got himself disqualified when he hit McIntyre with the title belt.

Drew McIntyre has been an integral part of the WWE roster for eight years now, from his return run in NXT, through his various rivalries and title programs acro

Friday's "SmackDown" created more drama before the Saturday Night's Main Event match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.

WWE should use the discourse surrounding Drew McIntyre's booking to craft a storyline that blurs kayfabe and reality. It could lead to a huge return.