Last week on Monday Night Raw, Drew McIntyre challenged Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but he failed to win the belt once again.
Drew said that maybe Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn are right when they say that the only thing holding Drew McIntyre back is Drew McIntyre. He said that he’s been thinking a lot about what happened and it may be time for him to step away from WWE.
The Scottish Warrior then set his sights on Damian Priest and called him an idiot for trying to cash in Money in the Bank during the title match instead of after the match. He targeted CM Punk then said maybe he should leave for 9 years so he can get a huge reaction when he returns. CM Punk’s music then hit and Punk made his way out into the arena to interrupt McIntyre.
CM Punk and Drew smiled at one another as Punk got in the ring. Punk popped the Portland crowd when he said they’re in Piper Country then told Drew McIntyre that he’s disappointed Drew didn’t wear a kilt. CM Punk said ever since he’s been back all Drew McIntyre has done is talk, and he’s mentioned his name enough, so if he has something to say he can say it to his face. Punk then relaxed in the corner as the fan’s chanted his name.
Drew McIntyre congratulated CM Punk on lasting a month with WWE while telling him that some of the guys in the back have a bet on how long Punk will last. McIntyre said he traveled the world with CM Punk for years and he knows the real CM Punk. He talked about how CM Punk used to walk into the locker room and announce he was the leader. Drew said back then he needed a leader because he was just a kid, but Punk saw him as a threat. He followed up by saying that he figured it out himself after he got released only to return then he said, “I’m your leader now kid.”
Punk said Drew McIntyre followed his lead on the way out then CM Punk watched Drew return and win the Royal Rumble, so he followed Drew’s lead on the way back in. CM Punk said he’s not a demon, but when he’s pushed he’s satan himself, and if Drew has seen that side of him then that says more about Drew.
Drew McIntyre pointed out how he’s main evented WrestleMania, but CM Punk hasn’t. He said he will eliminate Punk from the Royal Rumble and win the WWE Championship in front of live fans.
CM Punk got in Drew’s face and said it’s getting a little spicy, so he’s going to lead by example. Punk said Drew McIntyre, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes can’t stop him from winning the Royal Rumble. He said that since he’s such a nice guy he’s going to throw Drew out of the Royal Rumble last.
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— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2024