Professional wrestling history was made in Glasgow, Scotland when the first WWE Premium Live Event (PLE) hosted Clash at the Castle. The main event is an exciting match between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The father said he was excited as the fans cheered for McIntyre, the hometown champion, and hoped he would win the gold medal.
Unexpected Problems
As the match reached its climax, it seemed to be in favor of the Scottish Warriors. However, there was a surprise when CM Punk entered, wearing a referee’s shirt. The Cult of Personality gave McIntyre small arms, paving the way for a Priest victory. McIntyre’s betrayal on home soil marked his second defeat in the PLE competition, leaving fans and pundits wondering what the future holds for the reigning champion.
Results and Future Prospects
Despite the setback, McIntyre still has a long way to go. Speculation is rife for what will happen next, with many anticipating a big feud with CM Punk that could lead to a fight at SummerSlam. However, there is a deeper story that sees McIntyre not only reclaiming his title but also undergoing a significant change.
Break Open Podcast Insights
On an episode of the Busted Open Podcast, wrestling analysts Jonathan Hood and Justin LaBar took a deep dive into McIntyre’s future roster status. They say that the many near misses and heartaches have paid off. According to them, McIntyre’s journey is designed to turn him into a babyface, a champion that the WWE Universe can wholeheartedly support.
How to face change
When talking about the change McIntyre can talk about, the spokesperson said, “He’s going to keep going, but he’s going to keep going. And it’s going to be his next. You know, his next focus will be somebody else who’s not popular like CM Punk. And Drew’s going to keep this. This aura gone. And he’s going to become a babyface essentially, at least in booking wise. He’s going to be booked against a heel.” This shift in his character, from a gritty underdog to a beloved champion, is expected to culminate in him finally capturing the world title.
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Opposite: McIntyre and Cody Rhodes
This story is very similar to the journey of Cody Rhodes. Rhodes also had to deal with a lot of problems before the Roman Empire was destroyed on the big stage. If McIntyre follows a similar path, fans may see him get his long-awaited victory over CM Punk, cementing his legacy in WWE history.
Match with CM Punk
The feud between CM Punk and Drew McIntyre escalated, and Punk’s interference cost McIntyre the title. The rivalry will dominate WWE programming in the coming months, providing fans with exciting matches and storylines. The Busted Open Podcast host added, “Sometime in the next round, he’ll have a chance to win the world title. He’s going to take on Punk. He’s going to keep doing this thing that he’s doing. He’s going to fight hard to win the world title because it’s going to happen. You can write it. You can quote me on that.”
Fan reactions and predictions
As the WWE Universe watched this story unfold, opinions were divided. Some believe redemption is imminent for McIntyre, while others are skeptical. Social media was flooded with fans expressing their support and predictions. “McIntyre has the heart of a hero. It’s only a matter of time before he gets over this problem,” one fan wrote on Twitter. Another quote: “CM Punk is the best.” His rivalry with McIntyre became famous.
