Drew McIntyre Highlights The Moment He Knew He’d ‘Shred’ CM Punk In Promos
The rivalry between Drew McIntyre, the Scottish Warrior, and CM Punk, the self-proclaimed Best in the World, was one of the most intense storylines in WWE during 2024. Their feud produced some of the most brutal matches of the year, culminating in a dramatic Hell in a Cell showdown. Although McIntyre secured a victory at SummerSlam, CM Punk managed to clinch wins in their subsequent encounters, including the infamous Hell in a Cell match.
A Heated Rivalry Unfolds
Recently, Drew McIntyre opened up to The Ringer about his rivalry with CM Punk, sharing the pivotal moment he realized he could verbally dominate the Second City Saint. According to McIntyre, the tension began to rise during their very first face-to-face interview.
“The first interview we had [when Punk returned], I was able to look him in the eye and let him know I’m not the same kid I once was,” McIntyre recalled. “He made one comment… and you can see the look in my eye. ‘All right, I’ll show you. Things are getting different around here.’”
From that moment, McIntyre felt a shift in his approach to the rivalry. “I can feel it, and I feel myself being like, ‘I’m going to say whatever the hell I want [now]. I’m not going to go off on a tangent with story parameters, but I’m going to shred you,’” he said.
McIntyre vs. Punk: A Clash of Titans
Their rivalry played out over several high-profile matches, each more intense than the last. While Drew McIntyre’s victory at SummerSlam demonstrated his dominance, CM Punk’s subsequent victories solidified his resilience. The final encounter inside the Devil’s Playground Hell in a Cell was a defining moment for both competitors, pushing their physical and psychological limits.
Looking Ahead: WWE’s Netflix Debut
Both McIntyre and CM Punk are now gearing up for WWE’s highly anticipated Monday Night Raw Netflix debut. Drew McIntyre is set to face Jey Uso, while CM Punk will square off against Seth Rollins. Despite the lingering tensions between Rollins and Punk stemming from past incidents, McIntyre remains unfazed by their history.
“Whatever incident had happened one time when [Rollins] was a kid, [Punk] wouldn’t train him, I guess,” McIntyre told The Ringer. “I don’t care about all that crap.”
The Scottish Warrior’s Evolution
Drew McIntyre’s rivalry with CM Punk highlighted his growth as a performer and a competitor. No longer the “kid” he once was, McIntyre’s confidence, both in the ring and on the microphone, has reached new heights. His ability to shred CM Punk in promos and hold his own in some of the most brutal matches of the year has solidified his status as one of WWE’s top stars.
As WWE continues to evolve, with its debut on Netflix and its roster of electrifying rivalries, Drew McIntyre remains a force to be reckoned with. Fans eagerly anticipate what’s next for the Scottish Warrior and his ongoing journey in professional wrestling.
