Drew McIntyre continues to utilize social media to develop his intriguing persona as he heads towards WrestleMania.
After undergoing a recent transformation, McIntyre has emerged as one of the most prominent figures on Raw. He is heavily involved in the main event scene, and based on his work, it is undeniable that The Scottish Warrior has made significant progress. Recently, the former WWE Champion took to a social media platform to execute a comedic stunt that left online fans thrilled.
The 38-year-old wrestler shared a video on social media, appearing alongside Raw General Manager . Pearce was seen reprimanding McIntyre for wearing a T-shirt that mocked . In compliance, McIntyre removed the shirt, only to reveal another one underneath. In response, the 45-year-old Pearce tripled the fine he had initially imposed on McIntyre.
The reason behind imposing the fine on The Chosen One was his decision to wear a shirt that mocked CM Punk and expressed disappointment over his absence from the WrestleMania main event scene. For McIntyre, it is a way of expressing pride in sidelining an already injured Punk from the Road to WrestleMania. Therefore, the WWE executive could not allow him to boast about sidelining one of their most popular superstars from the show.
Despite not fully embracing the role of a villain, The Scottish Warrior is perceived as one by the WWE Universe due to his self-proclaimed title of “DM Hunk,” which is a replacement for The Best in the World. WWE seems to be hinting at a potential clash between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre upon Punk’s return. This speculation arises from McIntyre’s frequent references to Punk, suggesting a brewing rivalry between the two.
After being defeated by at WrestleMania 39, it was rumored that WWE had seen the last of McIntyre. However, he proved the skeptics wrong by making a comeback at Money In The Bank 2023 to engage in a feud with The Ring General. After being involved in an intense rivalry, his momentum dwindled, and there were speculations that he would not renew his contract and depart from WWE for good.
Fast forward to Survivor Series, McIntyre began teasing a change in character and gradually transformed into a notorious villain. In 2024, he has established himself as a main event antagonist, attacking wrestlers after their matches and sidelining a few with injuries. Finally, WWE recognized his potential and started presenting him as a formidable force to reckon with.
Having completed the necessary character development, McIntyre is now on a mission to silence his critics. He aims to relive his WrestleMania moment of holding the championship in front of a live audience. On the Road to WrestleMania 40, Drew has secured his place at Elimination Chamber: Perth in Australia. It will be intriguing to see whether the winner of the 2020 Royal Rumble gets to fulfill his destiny or becomes an obstacle for someone else.
According to the Source firstsportz.com