Drew McIntyre Takes Aim at CM Punk with Fresh T-Shirt Jab Ahead of SummerSlam Showdown
In the contemporary twist of the continuing feud among Drew McIntyre and CM Punk, McIntyre has taken to social media to mock Punk’s preceding feedback, intensifying the contention as they tools up for a fantastically anticipated conflict at SummerSlam.
The animosity among McIntyre and Punk reached new heights after Punk’s harm at some point of the 2024 guys’s Royal Rumble, a healthy wherein McIntyre performed a sizeable role. Since that incident, McIntyre has been vocal in his glee, while Punk has pursued retribution with relentless fervor, disrupting McIntyre’s championship pursuits at every turn.
The tension among the 2 wrestlers intensified dramatically at WrestleMania forty. McIntyre, having just secured the World Heavyweight Title from Seth Rollins, made the crucial mistake of celebrating in Punk’s location. Punk seized the moment, sweeping McIntyre’s leg and assaulting him along with his arm brace. This allowed Damian Priest to cash in his Money in the Bank contract and claim the title, an act that solidified Punk’s function as McIntyre’s nemesis.
The confrontation didn’t stop there. At Clash on the Castle in Glasgow, McIntyre’s quest to reclaim the title was thwarted once again by way of Punk, who interfered and averted McIntyre from seizing victory. At Money in the Bank, McIntyre controlled to win the briefcase and vowed to coins in on the same night. However, Punk’s interference at some stage in the triple hazard fit ensured that McIntyre’s aspirations for gold were all over again dashed.
Now, with CM Punk cleared to compete, the stage is set for their long-awaited showdown at SummerSlam, where Seth Rollins will serve as the special guest referee. The match promises to be a brutal encounter, underscoring the fierce rivalry that has come to define this chapter in both wrestlers’ careers.
Before the two men face off in the ring, McIntyre has not missed an opportunity to taunt Punk. McIntyre recently took a shot at Punk’s earlier comments about selling merchandise. Specifically, McIntyre highlighted the irony of Punk’s old remark—”I ain’t ever had to put another man’s name on a shirt to sell it”—in light of WWE’s recent release of a CM Punk t-shirt featuring McIntyre’s name. McIntyre’s jab referenced Punk’s famous pipe bomb promo from 2011, where Punk gave a nod to his former friend Colt Cabana. Punk and Cabana’s friendship had soured following a legal dispute with WWE doctor Chris Amann, which later contributed to Punk’s turbulent exit from AEW amid backstage controversies.
McIntyre’s tweet added fuel to the fire of their rivalry, reflecting the ongoing tension and personal stakes involved in their forthcoming match. His tweet read: “I ain’t ever had to put another man’s name on a shirt to sell it,” followed by a reference to Punk’s old shoutout to Cabana: “Aging as well as ‘hey Colt Cabana how you doing?’” The tweet encapsulates McIntyre’s current disdain for Punk and serves as a reminder of the deep-seated issues between the two.
As the countdown to SummerSlam continues, wrestling fans are eagerly anticipating the high-stakes encounter between McIntyre and Punk. With Rollins as the special guest referee, the match is expected to be a hard-hitting and emotionally charged affair. The personal grudges and past grievances between McIntyre and Punk will undoubtedly add an extra layer of intensity to their showdown, making it one of the most anticipated bouts in recent memory.
