Drew McIntyre has been making a lot of headlines lately. First, he was in the headlines for making his return to Raw. Now he is among the headlines for a non-WWE interview. This happened after a dramatic exit from a live radio show. During the Busted Open Holiday Party, McIntyre launched into a passionate ramble against internet critics, expressing his frustration. The former WWE champion claimed that he no longer cares about online opinions. He feels that he has worked very hard and deserves a lot of respect.
After a scathing rant on internet critics, he decided to do a mic drop and walk off in the middle of the show. This has not only left the talk show host but also the fans stunned. During the interview, Drew was getting emotional. He was talking about how wrestlers spend time away from the family. It was also further mentioned by him that the three months when he was home he realized that he missed out on a lot of things.
McIntyre mentioned the amount of sacrifices that a wrestler makes. They are always on the road away from home, and they miss their families. Wrestlers often mention each other as family, but it is only a compromise, according to him. He mentioned that being home with his real family made him realize how much he missed them. There have been birthday parties, funerals, and special occasions that have been missed out on by him due to wrestling.
F**k you for making me do this.
Drew McIntyre on X
In the end, he said that he does not care about what the internet has to say. He knows how much a wrestler sacrifices and the people on the internet will never understand that. After the shocking walkout. McIntyre took to X and expressed his feelings following the scathing rant.
Wrestling fans react to Drew McIntyre’s walkout
Drew McIntyre has been a fan favorite despite being a heel. He is famously known for carrying the WWE during the 2020 COVID era. Even when there were empty arenas when he had to perform, he did so with full passion. During Wrestlemania 36, in the WWE Performance Center, McIntyre captured his first world title. It was an empty arena where he beat Brock Lesnar.
Fans have remembered these moments and appreciated him. There have been multiple occasions when the company has needed him to step up. CM Punk’s return to the company has also been memorable. One of the main reasons for that is his rivalry with Drew McIntyre. He has played the role of being a villain perfectly. Multiple fans have even called him the superstar of the year for 2024.
The WWE Universe has supported the Scottish Warrior. They have even mentioned that he should be the current WWE Champion. There are multiple people who feel that he is a better fit for World Champion currently. They are hoping that he will be the one who will dethrone Gunther soon.
