WWE Changed SmackDown Opening Segment Featuring Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes
SmackDown's first-ever three-hour episode on January 3, 2025, featured Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes in the opening segment, which originally was planned to highlight Kevin Owens. Creative changes included and then excluded Jey Uso. The final segment involved Kevin Owens attacking Rhodes and McIntyre. This decision aimed to balance creative interests and maintain viewer engagement.
SmackDown's first-ever three-hour episode on January 3, 2025, featured Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes in the opening segment, which originally was planned to highlight Kevin Owens. Creative changes included and then excluded Jey Uso. The final segment involved Kevin Owens attacking Rhodes and McIntyre. This decision aimed to balance creative interests and maintain viewer engagement.
