Drew McIntyre has been part of WWE, the biggest professional wrestling organization in the U.S., for 15 years, yet he still finds American culture puzzling. Now in his eighth year after returning to WWE, McIntyre has enjoyed great success, including winning the WWE Championship, and has carved out a reputation as a social media prankster who jabs at his fans and longtime rival CM Punk with a cheeky British wit.
McIntyre’s Twitter feed is full of playful taunts aimed at his adversaries. One memorable moment was a selfie he took during a WrestleMania 41 street fight with Damien Priest, humorously captioned, "I’m still bored at work lol." CM Punk often finds himself the target of McIntyre’s jokes, including receiving clown emojis meant to mock the “best in the world.” McIntyre commented on this by saying he has his own emojis, including #drewmcintyre and #cmpunk. While his humor resonates with many followers, it can also ruffle some feathers. Recently, he discussed with Western Australia’s Craig O’Donoghue the cultural differences he notices, joking that Americans are easily offended as WWE prepares to return to Australia.
At age 40, McIntyre is a locker room leader with over a decade of wrestling experience. Despite this status, he still enjoys poking fun at former bosses like Vince McMahon, even pulling pranks. During his developmental days at FCW, McIntyre once showed a promo tape to McMahon and others, ending with the punchline "You need a big finish," only to humorously dodge the spotlight.
His real “big finish” came at WrestleMania 37 when he defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship, although there was no live audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, McIntyre appears set to face Cody Rhodes for the world title, possibly at the Clash in Paris event on August 31.
Fan Take: Drew McIntyre’s blend of humor and dominance keeps fans entertained inside and outside the ring, adding a fresh dynamic to WWE’s storytelling. His upcoming clash with Cody Rhodes could be a defining moment, elevating both wrestlers and thrilling WWE fans worldwide.
