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Hell in a Cell Match Planned for WrestleMania 42
Report reveals WWE changed creative direction for marquee event
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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According to a new report, a Hell in a Cell match between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Championship was originally planned for WrestleMania 42. However, WWE ultimately decided to go in a different creative direction for the event.
Why it matters
Hell in a Cell matches at WrestleMania are rare, with only five such bouts in the event's history. The potential clash between McIntyre and Rhodes would have marked the sixth such match and likely would have been a highly anticipated showdown between two of WWE's top stars.
The details
The report notes that McIntyre was set to challenge Rhodes for the title, having won it from him in a cage match in Berlin just three days shy of a three-month reign. However, WWE opted to change plans, and it's now expected that McIntyre will face Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania, while Rhodes will defend the championship against Randy Orton, the winner of the Elimination Chamber.
- McIntyre won the title from Rhodes on January 9 in a cage match in Berlin.
- McIntyre held the title for nearly three months before losing it back to Rhodes.
The players
Drew McIntyre
A former WWE Champion who was set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Cody Rhodes
The current Undisputed WWE Champion who was originally scheduled to defend his title against McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 42.
Randy Orton
The winner of the Elimination Chamber match, who is now set to challenge Rhodes for the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 42.
Jacob Fatu
The wrestler who is now expected to face McIntyre at WrestleMania 42.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This report highlights the fluid and unpredictable nature of WWE's creative process, as plans for marquee matches at WrestleMania can change even in the final weeks leading up to the event. Fans will have to wait and see how the card shapes up for the company's biggest show of the year.
