Drew McIntyre reignited his pursuit of the WWE Championship on this week’s SmackDown by teaming with Logan Paul in an all-star tag match against John Cena and Cody Rhodes. The bout ended in a disqualification after The Maverick hit Cena with a low blow, while Rhodes and McIntyre brawled at ringside.
The American Nightmare appeared to be in control, clearing the commentary table to gain the upper hand on McIntyre. However, he lingered too long, soaking in the Montreal crowd’s cheers, and paid the price. McIntyre smashed the champion in the head with the WWE title belt, then delivered a devastating Claymore kick that sent Rhodes crashing through the announcers’ desk.
The spot looked brutally intense on camera, drawing an audible gasp from the crowd. SmackDown’s closing shot made it clear that McIntyre is ready to push Rhodes to his limit in their upcoming feud. After the show, the Scot posted on X with the caption, “Overlooked. Underappreciated. Ignored. No more.” In the clip, the 40-year-old issued a fierce warning to the son of the late Dusty Rhodes.
The Scottish Psychopath returned to form at SummerSlam, teaming with Paul to defeat Randy Orton and Jelly Roll. This win came after McIntyre’s loss to The Viper at Saturday Night’s Main Event. It also marked his first match back following a month-long hiatus. Before his break, the former 3MB member had been locked in a heated feud with Damian Priest.
Drew McIntyre Reacts to Brock Lesnar’s WWE Return at SummerSlam 2025
Even with a busy schedule, Drew McIntyre shared his thoughts on Brock Lesnar’s shocking WWE return at SummerSlam. The Beast stunned the crowd by appearing at the end of the PLE and delivering an F-5 to John Cena. McIntyre revealed what he thought about the surprise moment.
In short, McIntyre didn’t see anything shocking about Lesnar’s first WWE appearance since August 2023. He mentioned that he had just arrived home in Nashville when it happened. Avoiding any discussion of Lesnar’s ongoing legal issues, McIntyre noted that The Beast always created a massive buzz whenever he showed up.
“I just thought, ‘There’s Brock. There he is.’ I didn’t think anything crazy. I just saw him come out. I had finished my last appearance, I got in a plane. I believe I just arrived home in Nashville where I saw it and I went, ‘Oh, there he is.’ Brock is back. He’s the beast, he causes a lot of headlines and most importantly, he’s also the guy I beat in the main event of WrestleMania for my first WWE Championship in five minutes.”
Drew McIntyre on Brock Lesnar’s return via TheWestSport
McIntyre recalled defeating The Conqueror in just five minutes at WrestleMania 36, a win that earned him his first world title in WWE. Although the match took place behind closed doors, the victory solidified his status as a top star the company could rely on to lead its future.
