Drew McIntyre has likely lost his chance of main-eventing WrestleMania 42. He dropped the Undisputed WWE Championship back to Cody Rhodes in a rematch last Friday on SmackDown. Although McIntyre made it clear that Cody won’t get another shot at the belt, his recent actions prompted general manager Nick Aldis to book the rematch regardless.

Having lost the big one to The American Nightmare, McIntyre might seek revenge against the GM. With this in mind, Nick may need help to overcome the wrath of The Scottish Warrior. In a jaw-dropping twist, Aldis could introduce a 41-year-old monster as his bodyguard against Drew.

Royce Keys is the name in question. He made his massive WWE debut at the Royal Rumble in January, after ending his nearly six-year tenure with AEW. While many fans expected Keys to be making waves on either SmackDown or RAW by now, he has been absent from any of the weekly programming since his debut.

However, the creative team might consider changing that soon. They could book the former AEW star as an enforcer for SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis. If that happens, Royce Keys, potentially standing behind Aldis, would help make the GM appear more powerful, fearsome, and intimidating. It would also make the storyline more exciting among fans ahead of WrestleMania 42.

While this might seem far-fetched, it is not entirely impossible. Only time will tell if this will eventually materialize.

Royce Keys could face Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42

If the above scenario eventually comes to fruition, fans could see Drew McIntyre face Royce Keys at The Show of Shows instead of Jacob Fatu, as speculated.

Since the goal is likely to protect general manager Nick Aldis from McIntyre, Royce Keys could enter into a compelling storyline with The Scottish Warrior ahead of WrestleMania 42. Interestingly, this rivalry could generate more excitement among fans to set the stage for a blockbuster match at The Show of Shows.

While Drew McIntyre facing the Samoan Werewolf is a good choice, booking him to face Keys instead could make a more exciting storyline. The former AEW star has already made a name for himself during his time in the Jacksonville-based promotion. Hence, facing a powerhouse like McIntyre at ‘Mania would make a dream match.

However, this angle is speculative, and nothing in this regard has been confirmed.