Drew McIntyre’s Possible WrestleMania 42 Opponent Revealed After Title Match Shift

Drew McIntyre’s path to WrestleMania 42 may be changing — and it could lead to a completely different type of showdown on WWE’s biggest stage.

The Undisputed WWE Champion is scheduled to defend his title against Cody Rhodes this Friday on SmackDown. The winner of that match is expected to face Randy Orton at WrestleMania after Orton secured a championship opportunity by winning the Elimination Chamber match.

Recent reports have suggested that WWE is leaning toward Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42. If that direction holds, it leaves a major question surrounding Drew McIntyre’s role at the event.

According to Bodyslam, WWE is currently discussing a potential WrestleMania match that would see McIntyre square off against Jacob Fatu.

While nothing has been officially confirmed, the report indicates that McIntyre vs Fatu is currently the direction being considered if the Undisputed WWE Championship picture moves forward with Rhodes and Orton. The potential matchup would put McIntyre against one of WWE’s most physically imposing rising stars and could easily become one of the most hard-hitting bouts on the WrestleMania card.

Another factor influencing McIntyre’s WrestleMania placement may be his schedule outside the ring. The report also notes that McIntyre is expected to begin filming for the upcoming Highlander project immediately following WrestleMania, which could affect how WWE structures his storyline heading into the event.

For now, everything hinges on this Friday’s SmackDown title match between McIntyre and Rhodes. If the championship changes hands, the WrestleMania picture could fall into place quickly.

Do you think Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu would be a strong WrestleMania matchup, or should McIntyre remain in the Undisputed WWE Championship scene? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.