Drew McIntyre Reflects on Brutal Rivalry with CM Punk Ahead of Wrestlepalooza
Drew McIntyre took to social media today to look back on his intense and personal rivalry with WWE star CM Punk. The Scottish Warrior challenged Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Wrestlepalooza but was unable to capture the title.
Last year on RAW, McIntyre and CM Punk were embroiled in a heated feud that culminated in a brutal Hell in a Cell match at Bad Blood 2024. Punk ultimately outlasted McIntyre at the premium live event (PLE) in Georgia, securing a victory that marked the end of their rivalry.
Reflecting on that chapter in his career, McIntyre shared some striking images from his bloody Hell in a Cell encounter against Punk. “Highest of highs. Lowest of lows. One year on,” he wrote alongside the photos. You can check out the pictures [here].
CM Punk is married to former Divas Champion AJ Lee in real life. Lee recently made her in-ring return at Wrestlepalooza after a decade away from WWE. In a mixed tag team match at the PLE last month, AJ Lee and Punk defeated Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins, with Lee locking Lynch in the Black Widow submission for the victory.
Former WWE Writer Reacts to Drew McIntyre’s Wrestlepalooza Loss
Wrestling legend and former WWE writer Vince Russo recently shared his thoughts on Drew McIntyre’s loss to Cody Rhodes at Wrestlepalooza. Speaking on Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW show, Russo expressed concern about the impact of repeated clean losses for McIntyre.
“I’m looking at this Wrestlepalooza and I’m like, ‘Okay, Cena gets destroyed by Brock. Great for Brock, what did that do for Cena?’ Then we get to the main, Cody over Drew. Great for Cody, what does that do [for Drew]? Just this obsession with clean finishes in fake wrestling matches. This is why, bro, nobody’s over. How many times are you going to beat Drew McIntyre until he means absolutely nothing, bro?” Russo said.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Drew McIntyre?
Following his high-profile loss to Cody Rhodes at Wrestlepalooza, it will be fascinating to see what WWE has planned for Drew McIntyre in the coming weeks. Will the company find a way to keep the Scottish Warrior relevant and strong, or will continued setbacks threaten his standing in the company?
Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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