Following Drew McIntyre’s victory over Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell match to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship earlier this month, “The Scottish Warrior” sparked buzz on social media by sharing a photo of himself sleeping with the title belt. Known for his creativity online, McIntyre recently told TMZ Sports that the idea came from a famous Instagram post by Lionel Messi and that the championship he posed with was actually his own.
He shared, “A friend of mine suggested the idea. Messi’s post was one of the biggest on Instagram ever, and many athletes have since copied it. I wanted to be part of that group. I didn’t want to share germs with Cody, so I washed the belt first and actually fell asleep holding it. When I woke up, for a moment I thought it was a dream, but then I realized we were really together. I was genuinely sleeping and thinking about the title.”
This weekend at the Royal Rumble, McIntyre will put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against Sami Zayn, who earned his title shot by winning a Fatal Four-Way match on Saturday night. Should McIntyre lose the title to Zayn before WrestleMania 40, his reign as World Champion could last as little as five minutes, marking the second-shortest WWE title run of his career.
Fan Take: This story highlights McIntyre’s unique personality and connection with fans beyond the ring, making the championship feel more personal and real. With Sami Zayn’s challenge looming, this title feud promises to deliver high drama, potentially shaking up the WWE landscape right before WrestleMania, which is always exciting for fans eager to see new storylines unfold.
