The Scottish warrior Drew McIntyre recently visited Chris Van Vliet’s podcast, where he shared his thoughts on his ongoing feud with CM Punk and also revealed about the challenges of becoming a heel in WWE.
Drew also revealed about the nostalgia attached to CM punk and his fans; he also talked about his dedication to WWE.
So let’s check out the important highlights of the interview in this article.
Drew McIntyre: Revealed Hectic WWE Schedule
McIntyre spoke about working in the wrestling industry and the challenges it brings in the podcast. He also revealed that he comes with a lot of dedication as he works 52 weeks per year for WWE.
McIntyre also mentioned that this commitment towards the business has caused many problems in his personal relationships, but still he has given respect to the business over his personal life.
Currently Drew McIntyre has a dark character in WWE, which is booed by the WWE fans, but still many times he gets cheers from the fans due to his hard work stated by Drew.
CM Punk and his nostalgia
While taking about CM Punk, McIntyre said that the long absence of Punk from the promotion has created a sense of nostalgia among the fans, which has made their rivalry more epic.
Also, McIntyre mentioned that the fans of CM punk constantly chant the name of their favorite superstar even during their rivalry, which drew the conclusion that it hurts him genuinely.
McIntyre didn’t like the fans appreciating CM Punk over him, though he has been working in the industry constantly. McIntyre said that he feels frustrated as the fans choose nostalgia over his loyalty to the WWE.
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Drew McIntyre spoke on his verbal face-off with CM Punk.
While talking about his promotions against CM Punk, McIntyre recalled the statement that he’s straight-edge, doesn’t drink, doesn’t do drugs, yet spends most of the time in rehab.
Keeping his personal feelings aside, McIntyre praised the unique ability of Punk to engage with the fans even during their back-and-forth attacks in Chicago.
These statements by McIntyre show us that he has respect for CM Punk, but their current storyline and rivalry force them to be in the characters allotted by WWE.
McIntyre’s Focus To Improve WWE
McIntyre also stated that he is completely opposite of CM punk; he said that he doesn’t play the corporate role for WWE like Punk.
The Scottish warrior said that he contributes to protecting the image of WWE. He also added that he believes in doing what’s best for business, and he often goes opposite to the storyline and promos in order to deliver the best entertainment.
Currently the feud between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk hasn’t over, despite punk’s statement about going after WWE gold.
