Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre have been feuding for the WWE Championship for months. Rhodes recently raised the stakes by invading and attacking the Scottish Warrior in his own home, as part of a cinematic segment recently released by WWE.

His retirement after a 23-year WWE career marks the end of an era in wrestling marked by his celebrity support for troops.

WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk addressed Bron Breakker ahead of their January 5 match.