WWE star Drew McIntyre lastly revealed why he stormed out of the sector at Survivor Collection 2023 following CM Punk’s return to the corporate. The Second Metropolis Saint was fired by All Elite Wrestling in 2023 following a backstage altercation with Jack Perry at All In.
In an interview on the Wafflin’ podcast, The Scottish Warrior shared that he was very offended following Punk’s return a few years in the past. Drew McIntyre revealed that he left the sector as a result of he was offended, but it surely wasn’t solely in regards to the 46-year-old’s return to the promotion.
The previous World Heavyweight Champion famous that Seth Rollins was screaming at Punk from twenty toes away and admitted that he would not have been in a position to stand that shut whereas offended.
“You already know, the evening CM Punk returned, I could have positively left the sector. I used to be so offended, not essentially nearly that. There have been a few causes. With Seth Rollins 20 toes away, shaking his fist, getting offended, swearing at him… and me, who left the sector, as a result of after I’m truly offended, I couldn’t stand that shut,” McIntyre mentioned.
McIntyre added that when he will get mad, he’s extra more likely to punch somebody within the face quite than yell at them.
“I might stroll up and punch any individual within the face, as a result of I’m a grown man. I don’t shout issues from a distance. I hit individuals, or I stroll away and relax,” he added. [H/T: Ringside News]
McIntyre is scheduled to battle Damian Priest in a singles match at WWE WrestleMania 41 later this month.
Vince Russo praises Drew McIntyre’s rivalry forward of WWE WrestleMania
Former WWE author Vince Russo not too long ago praised Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest forward of WrestleMania 41.
Talking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s BroDown present, Russo complimented the rivalry between the 2 stars. He additionally praised Drew McIntyre for carrying an eye fixed patch after being attacked by The Archer of Infamy.
“It was good. After which we had the Damian Priest one afterward within the present. I like Drew with the attention patch, to be trustworthy with you. Hear, man, Drew, Drew cuts an excellent promo. Damien Priest cuts a superb promo, too. He simply must be a little bit bit extra inventive. He says a number of basic items. He. He simply wants assist, you understand, with the verbiage. However I assumed promos from each guys have been fairly respectable tonight.” [From 14:04 onwards]
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Drew McIntyre and CM Punk had a legendary rivalry final 12 months, which culminated in a Hell in a Cell match at Unhealthy Blood 2024. It is going to be fascinating to see what WWE has deliberate for McIntyre following his match with Priest at WrestleMania 41.