Former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has been doing his scouting work on Drew McIntyre, and he recently said that he's already found the edge on 'The Scottish Warrior.' Appearing on ESPN's Unsportsmanlike, Rhodes gave a thorough breakdown of his rival, with equal parts respect and psychological confidence.
Drew's 6'5", 280. He's a wrestler's wrestler — real heavyweight wrestling," Rhodes said. "He is the definition of a main event every night anywhere.
High praise but Rhodes wasn't done. He pointed to what he sees as McIntyre's greatest liability: a focus on his social media character that Rhodes believes gives away mental real estate.
Drew put out a post recently that said, 'The Rock wants Cody's soul, but I want his ass.' And I feel like — just that. That's all I need right there. I'm good," Rhodes said. "His focus on the social media aspect of his character, I feel like puts me at an advantage.
Focus Is the Differentiator
In contrast to McIntyre's outward approach, Cody Rhodes described his own mindset in simple terms. He lives and breathes WWE. He doesn't need external motivation.
I just focus on this. I live and breathe WWE. It's my favorite thing. I get to be the champ. I'm honored by that," he said.
Rhodes further acknowledged that both men share a similar origin story as both left WWE, both built themselves up elsewhere, and both came back as bigger stars for it. That parallel isn't lost on him.
He closed with what may have been the sharpest line of the whole conversation:
I also think he's a cat guy and I'm a dog guy.
Last month, Drew McIntyre dethroned Cody Rhodes to capture the Undisputed WWE title in a Three Stages of Hell Match at SmackDown in Berlin. 'The American Nightmare' is gearing up to win the Men's Elimination Chamber match which takes place on February 28th.
