In the world of professional wrestling, unexpected changes can dramatically shift the trajectory of a superstar's career, and that's exactly what's happening with Bron Breakker as we approach the WrestleMania season. Just last weekend, there were plans for Bron to emerge victorious in the Royal Rumble, but those plans took a surprising turn when WWE opted for Drew McIntyre to defeat Cody Rhodes for the WWE Undisputed Championship. This revelation comes from a report by the well-respected wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer.
Initially, WWE's strategy for WrestleMania underwent a significant alteration following Seth Rollins's unfortunate injury at Crown Jewel back in October 2025. Originally, the organization had sketched out two major matchups for this year's WrestleMania: Seth Rollins facing Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes battling C.M. Punk. However, with Rollins sidelined, the company decided to pivot and insert Bron Breakker into the spotlight, placing him in the main event landscape where he was slated to compete against Punk at WrestleMania.
The earlier game plan involved Bron losing to the reigning WWE World Champion C.M. Punk during the January 5 episode of Raw, then winning the Royal Rumble, and ultimately dethroning Punk at WrestleMania. But just when it seemed like these plans were solidifying, another twist occurred.
On the January 9 edition of Smackdown, WWE made the decision to crown Drew McIntyre as the new WWE Undisputed Champion after a dramatic match where McIntyre defeated Cody Rhodes, aided by Jacob Fatu's interference. This championship victory set off another chain reaction in WWE's WrestleMania plans. Reportedly, Cody Rhodes advocated for a shift in direction, expressing his desire to enter WrestleMania in 'chase mode' rather than as the defending champion, which he believed would make the storyline feel stale—especially considering that the focus had shifted to Punk facing Breakker instead of him.
According to Wade Keller from PWTorch, the decision to have Cody win the title came just two days before the Smackdown broadcast, illustrating how fluid the planning can be in this industry. In parallel, Drew McIntyre voiced his own aspirations to be part of the championship picture at WrestleMania, ensuring that he wouldn't be left out of the action.
Consequently, with McIntyre now in the main event frame for WrestleMania, WWE decided to remove Bron Breakker from contention for the main event. As it stands, the anticipated main events for WrestleMania are shaping up to be McIntyre versus Rhodes on the first night, and C.M. Punk taking on Roman Reigns on the second night. There's also speculation that Jacob Fatu might join the fray in the McIntyre vs. Rhodes matchup, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama.
These rapid developments highlight the unpredictable nature of wrestling storylines, where the fate of wrestlers can change overnight. What do you think about these shifts in WWE's plans? Do you agree with the direction they are taking, or do you believe Bron Breakker should have remained in the main event spotlight? Share your thoughts below!
