Drew McIntyre’s journey in WWE has been a rollercoaster. From a promising start to a challenging mid-life to working his way up to glory today, McIntyre has seen it all. Despite the current setbacks in his quest to regain the WWE Championship, his strength and dedication remain. However, a new wrinkle appeared in his story because of his long-standing rivalry with CM Punk.
Punk Review 2020: The Spark On The Fire
In the year 2020, Drew McIntyre emerged victorious by beating Brock Lesnar to win the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36. The victory was a significant milestone for McIntyre, demonstrating his transition to the realm of professional wrestling. However, in an opinionated interview, McIntyre expressed his concerns about the start of his career, saying that he was not ready for the position a few years ago.
This story caught the attention of CM Punk who spoke in an Instagram Live session. When a fan asked Punk about McIntyre’s accomplishments, Punk praised McIntyre but also emphasized what he saw as McIntyre’s negative self-evaluation. Punk said, “Congratulations, Drew McIntyre. I hope he doesn’t hate himself too much. I saw him saying many things. The annoying thing is, if he had been given a chance a few years ago, [he] would have said he was a terrible person. This is not a trend you should follow.”
Anger takes over: old stories, new context
Fast forward to today, and the context of Punk’s story adds a nice layer of color to their current frenzy. The feud between Punk and McIntyre has been evident since WrestleMania XL. What starts as professional suspicions turns into intense personal competition.
On the latest episode of SmackDown, tensions reached a boiling point. Ironically, it was Punk’s mind games that cost McIntyre a big chance in his second World Heavyweight Championship victory in Glasgow. The fallout pushed McIntyre to the sidelines, leading to the dramatic moment when he announced his intention to quit WWE on Monday Night RAW. Officials were quick to prevent his departure, pointing out the serious problems in this saga.
Strange Encounters: McIntyre’s Revenge
McIntyre got his revenge on SmackDown in Chicago last week. He was seen standing next to a bruised CM Punk, showing that he wasn’t about to leave WWE without a fight. Punk, who had to go to a medical, now needs more time to recover from McIntyre’s attack.
Despite the fall, Punk showed resilience and emerged unscathed later in the day. His return shows that this threat is far from over. The brutal cycle of attacks and retaliation continues, keeping the attackers at bay.
WWE Predictions: What’s Next for Punk and McIntyre?
This intense rivalry had a huge impact on the WWE landscape. McIntyre’s threat to quit and his violent outburst against Punk showed the emotional impact of their feud. Both wrestlers are in the spotlight, and their future endeavors will shape the future of WWE. For McIntyre, the opportunities are clear. He’s not fighting for the title, he’s fighting for respect and redemption. Punk, it seems, is eager to prove a point, perhaps to highlight what he sees as McIntyre’s weaknesses. Their fight was not just a competition; It was a personal battle with emotions.
Fan reaction: divide the truths and important places
The WWE Universe was fired up to react to the commotion. Fans were divided, with some supporting McIntyre’s efforts to seek justice, while others supported Punk’s provocative actions. Social media is abuzz with debates, memes, and ideas about the next chapter of the story.
The infamous moment resurfaced after a fan posted a video of CM Punk congratulating McIntyre days after winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36 with the caption: “4 years in making.”
Footage of CM Punk congratulating Drew McIntyre days after he won the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 36.
4 years in the making 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/bx6dgr2veY
— Teffo (@Teffo_01) June 22, 2024
The drama continues
As CM Punk and Drew McIntyre continue to feud, one thing is for sure: their feud is imminent. Each new development adds layers to their complex relationship, and fans delve deeper into their story. The coming weeks will bring more drama, more arguments, and more twists and turns in their lives.
Watch this exciting story with the WWE Universe hanging in the balance.
