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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It's a one-and-done" - Drew McIntyre on brutal steel step bump vs. CM Punk
Drew McIntyre (Image via WWE) Drew McIntyre has faced many tough challenges in WWE , but his intense rivalry with CM Punk in 2024 pushed him further than ever before. Their story was more than just a feud, it was a war that lasted almost a year, ending in one of the most unforgettable Hell in a Cell matches in recent memory. The match took place at WWE Bad Blood and left McIntyre not only physically hurt but also emotionally changed. What made this match special was the level of danger McIntyre was willing to face. One moment shocked everyone when he fell back-first onto the steel steps. Now, McIntyre has spoken about it and made it clear he'll never try something like that again. Hell in a Cell showdown changed everything The McIntyre vs. Punk feud started at SummerSlam 2024 and ended at Bad Blood inside Hell in a Cell. The match was full of drama, and emotion. Drew McIntyre got 16 staples in his head by the end of it. Still, he said the steel step bump was much worse than the head injury. Speaking on the Gorilla Position podcast, McIntyre explained the scary moment when he landed on the steps. He said he tried to do it as safely as he could, and thankfully, it worked. But it is not something he will ever risk again. Drew McIntyre breaks down THAT steel steps bump in his 5⭐️ Hell in a Cell match w/ CM Punk!! 😱😱 'I got lucky, convinced I could do it as safely as possible, and I did, but it's not a risk I'll ever take again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo It's the risk for that match, for that moment, and I knew in the moment… this is the match I've been looking for in my whole life.' He shared how this was a dream match for him, one that reminded him of the kind of wrestling he loved growing up. 'As a kid, I used to always love those final blowoff matches. You know, the Triple H vs. Mick Foley kind of matches... just the bloodbaths, the war. And afterwards, like, my God, I'll always remember this.' Drew McIntyre's most dangerous decision yet McIntyre knew the bump looked amazing for fans watching, but it could have gone badly. He landed directly on his lower back, and it could have caused serious damage. 'So for that match, I was willing to do something, yeah, a bit stupid, but it came off. It went as good as it can, considering it was legitimately my lower back I landed on.' Even though it was risky, he believed it was the right thing for that moment. 'It's a one-and-done, will never be done again and that match will live forever.' FULL MATCH: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre – Hell in a Cell Match: Bad Blood 2024 In the end, McIntyre feels proud. He gave everything in that match, and it connected with fans, especially younger ones. 'And I know a lot of fans out there will feel the same way. Especially younger fans who were like me when I was watching as a kid.' Hell in a Cell match between McIntyre with CM Punk was one of the biggest moments of his career. It was risky and unforgettable. While the steel step bump left a mark on his body, it also became a memory that he and his fans will never forget. Also Read: Drew McIntyre's Glasgow homecoming? WWE star drops major hint about RAW return! Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Drew McIntyre Calls WWE Segment The 'Worst Moment Of His Life'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Drew McIntyre has looked back on one of the most infamous moments of his career. The former WWE Champion called the post-match segment from Clash at the Castle 2022 the "worst moment of his life." The comments came during a recent interview with Cultaholic Wrestling. McIntyre reflected on the frustration of the entire experience. McIntyre On Clash At The Castle 2022 The Clash at the Castle event in 2022 was WWE's first major stadium show in the United Kingdom in 30 years. McIntyre, a UK native, challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event. Many fans expected McIntyre to win the title in his home country. However, he lost the match after the debuting Solo Sikoa interfered on behalf of Reigns. Following the disappointing loss, McIntyre was joined in the ring by boxing legend Tyson Fury. The two then sang 'American Pie' to the deflated crowd in a moment that was widely criticized by fans online. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensThe 'Worst Moment' Of His Life McIntyre did not hold back his feelings on the segment. He expressed his disappointment with both the outcome of the match and the "stupid song" that followed. "I was so happy getting Clash in Wales and getting the first stadium show since SummerSlam '92' and getting the main event," McIntyre said. "I wasn't happy getting s*rewed and the worst moment of my life singing that stupid song afterwards." McIntyre Currently Sidelined With Injury These comments come as McIntyre is currently away from WWE programming. He is recovering from an injury suffered in late May. His last match was a loss to Damian Priest in a Steel Cage match at the Saturday Night's Main Event television special on May 24. It was reported after the show that McIntyre had been working through an injury for some time and was taking a necessary break to heal. He is expected to miss an extended period. There is currently no timetable for his return to the ring. WWE will likely want to have him back in time for SummerSlam this August if they can swing it and he is willing to comeback for the two-night event. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
WWE superstar sends ominous message to new American owners ‘if they mess with our beloved Rangers'
He's been back in Glasgow for Wrestlemania recently but has left the American owners with no doubts of where he'll be if they fail BEAR IN MIND WWE superstar sends ominous message to new American owners 'if they mess with our beloved Rangers' RANGERS have finally confirmed their takeover at the hands of Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises. But the incoming Americans have been reminded what will happen if they fail to please the Ibrox support. Advertisement 3 Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises have completed their takeover of Rangers Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Wrestler Drew McIntyre is famously a Gers fan 3 The WWE superstar issued a warning to the new owners over what's expected from their reign Credit: Getty WWE superstar Drew McIntyre is famously Rangers-daft. The Ayrshire native even had a spat with fellow wrestler CM Punk back in March when his rival donned a Celtic shirt to get under his skin. And McIntyre has now responded to the businessmen from him adoptive home of America taking over the club he loves. But he was quick to shoot an ominous warning their way for what will happen if they fail to live up to expectations. Advertisement McIntyre said: "Being a Rangers fan the past decade has been non stop ups and downs. "That's life as well, peaks and valleys, keeps things interesting. "Well we've been in the valley long enough and I trust this will take us back to the peaks where Rangers belong. "And worst case scenario, I live in America and will hop a flight to San Francisco if they mess with our beloved Rangers." Advertisement Cavenagh vowed in a club statement to right the ship at Ibrox and put the club back on top. He said: "We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by the Rangers board, shareholders, staff, and supporters. Drew McIntyre CM Punk had NO IDEA what he was getting into with Celtic top stunt in Glasgow "This club's history and traditions speak for themselves, but history doesn't win matches. "We know that the true way to honour the club's heritage will be to drive performance. Advertisement "Our focus is simple: elevate performance, deliver results, and bring Rangers back to where it belongs - at the top." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event results, grades, analysis: Cody Rhodes returns, John Cena smashes R-Truth
Cody Rhodes made his surprise return at Saturday Night's Main Event, his first appearance since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41. (WWE/WWE via Getty Images) WWE's revival run of the iconic Saturday Night's Main Event show continued this weekend at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. The 39th installment of the event — and third since WWE brought it back in December 2024 — featured five matches, including John Cena's latest stop in his retirement tour. The first surprise of the night came early as Bronson Reed made his return from injury to join the Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman faction. Reed took out CM Punk in his first action since suffering a broken ankle in the War Games match at Survivor Series last November. Advertisement After being added to the Saturday Night's Main Event card on Friday's episode of "SmackDown," Zelina Vega retained her Women's United States Championship against Chelsea Green, seemingly ending the latter's presence in that title picture. Cena, who retained his Undisputed WWE Championship earlier this month at WWE Backlash 2025 with the help of R-Truth, faced off against his unintentional benefactor in a non-title match. The match was brief, but entertaining, delivering exactly what was needed from it with the Cena victory. The latest chapter in the ongoing, increasingly violent rivalry between Drew McIntyre and Damian Priest was also written, this time in a steel cage. Priest left Tampa victorious after an impressive match with McIntyre. It remains to be seen if this is the end of their battle, but there's undeniably chemistry between the two. Finally, in the main event of the evening, Jey Uso successfully defended his WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Logan Paul. The match featured interference from Cena, which opened the door for the biggest return of the night: Cody Rhodes. Rhodes announced that Cena and Paul will team up against himself and Uso at Money in the Bank in two weeks. Advertisement Here are the results, grades and analysis from Saturday Night's Main Event: Jey Uso def. Logan Paul in 9:47 to retain the World Heavyweight Championship Grade: A- Best spot: Cody Rhodes' return Analysis: In my pre-show predictions, I suggested we would see Cena's next opponent set up in the aftermath of his match with R-Truth. If we're grading predictions, I think I would get partial credit. Thinking about how I wanted to grade this match, I focused more on the storyline progression than the actual in-ring action, which was solid, but was inevitably overshadowed by the return of Rhodes and the set up for the tag-team contest between him and Uso against Cena and Paul at Money in the Bank. The tease of Cena interfering earlier in the night was very well done and pairing him with Paul works very well as we build toward an inevitable rematch of the WrestleMania 41 main event. Damian Priest def. Drew McIntyre in 12:23 Grade: A Best spot: McIntyre superplexing Priest back into the ring Analysis: Despite us having seen Priest and McIntyre feuding for what feels like forever, the chemistry and talent between these two allows for everything to come across as fresh. The finish here — Priest winning with a vicious Con-Chair-To felt like the end of this program — and perhaps represented a bit of a turn for Priest in the sense that he's a bigger, more violent player moving up on the "WWE SmackDown" card. We still have four undecided Money in the Bank ladder match spots and you could make a very strong case for Priest deserving one of them and potentially becoming a two-time briefcase winner. John Cena def. R-Truth in 4:23 Grade: B+ Best spot: R-Truth's entrance Analysis: The build here was ridiculous — in a good way — and the match was exactly what it needed to be. R-Truth remains one of the most remarkably entertaining talents in WWE history and provided some genuine laugh-out-loud moments in the shortest match of the night. Cena's actions later on in the show will be what everyone is talking about rather than this match. Zelina Vega def. Chelsea Green in 5:09 to retain her Women's United States Championship Grade: C+ Best spot: Vega's avalanche Code Red Analysis: Solid — albeit brief — action here, but ultimately the biggest takeaway is that the Women's United States Championship picture needs an injection of an established, marquee-name star to elevate it similar to what Becky Lynch has done with the Women's Intercontinental Championship on 'WWE Raw.' I don't see how Green can justifiably stay involved here, which is unfortunate because she developed a persona and character that is somewhat based on being in this specific championship picture. Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker def. Sami Zayn and CM Punk in 13:13 Grade: A Best spot: Breakker's flying clothesline Analysis: An excellent start to the show, all four men shined and put together the most complete match of the night. Breakker does something that makes you go 'holy &^#%' every time he steps in the ring, Zayn can work wonders with anyone, and the chemistry between Rollins and Punk is through the roof. The returning Bronson Reed is a perfect fit for the Rollins/Breakker/Paul Heyman stable, even if it's going to take a little explaining after the tsunami assault Reed previously delivered to Rollins. This faction feels significantly more dangerous heading into Monday's episode of 'WWE Raw.' For a recap of all of the action from WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, check out Uncrowned's live blog below:
Forbes
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Damian Priest Upsets Drew McIntyre At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
Damian Priest has reportedly been receiving high praise in WWE. (Credit:) WWE Saturday Night's Main Event may have finally marked the end of the long-running rivalry between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre. At WWE's latest installment of its NBC special, Priest beat McIntyre after demolishing him with a Con-Chair-To and waltzing out of the steel cage inside Tampa's Yuengling Center. SmackDown's two colossal stars clashed in a fantastic steel cage match that ideally will end one of WWE's lengthiest feuds. After all, if there's ever a way to end a grudge feud, it's inside a steel cage. McIntyre and Priest have battled back and forth since early 2024, first going to war over the World Heavyweight Championship on Raw before transitioning their feud over to SmackDown. Things weren't always going well, either. After Priest lost the World title and McIntyre found himself stuck in no man's land following an epic feud with CM Punk, a title-less feud with one another felt, well, kind of pointless. Even McIntyre himself expressed his unhappiness with his path to WrestleMania 41, where he topped Priest in a very good Sin City Street Fight that was one of the few highlights of WrestleMania weekend. Their match quality was never the issue, but there was an overall sense of fans being underwhelmed by their rivalry. Still, in the weeks since WrestleMania 41, McIntyre and Priest have done a good job of making their feud more interesting. Given the history between the two stars, after all, it makes sense that they have spent much of the past two years going at it, whether or not a title was involved. This is not a rivalry that fans will be talking about 10 years from now, but after Priest's decisive and somewhat surprising victory at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, both Priest and McIntyre are still strongly positioned as cornerstones of the main event picture. Perhaps most notably, Priest has been receiving widespread praise backstage in WWE for his performance during this feud with McIntyre. Even though Priest is a former world champion, this storyline has, in a way, allowed him to prove that he belongs in the upper echelon of WWE stars. As World Heavyweight Champion, Priest was clearly a placeholder champion utilized as a means to transition the title onto Gunther. But tonight, he picked up a significant victory over McIntyre, one of WWE's best all-around performers. Though Priest doesn't figure to factor into the world title picture again anytime soon, McIntyre is a strong candidate to emerge as a world title contender soon, even after a loss in Tampa. Especially with a potential WWE draft taking place soon, McIntyre is on a short list of potential world title challengers, whether that's against John Cena or Jey Uso. Given the spotlight they got at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event and the crowd reaction to their match, the logical assumption is that McIntyre and Priest are being repositioned as a top acts once again. McIntyre, after all, is making strides toward becoming WWE's next Hollywood star, so WWE would be wise to feature him prominently in the months ahead. Priest, meanwhile, just picked up one of the biggest wins of his career. Although this feud got off to a rocky start, it has done wonders for both men as they're transforming into bigger stars right before fans' eyes. At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, McIntyre may have technically lost, but truth be told, both McIntyre and Priest were winners here.
