Drew McIntyre has stepped forward to address the growing chorus of fan criticism aimed at his ongoing rivalry with Damian Priest, a feud that many perceive as lacking the necessary sizzle for a WrestleMania 41 showdown. Directly confronting the negativity, McIntyre argues that the story is deeper than surface-level repetitions, and implores fans to give it time to unfold.
Addressing the Skepticism: “Give Us a Chance to Tell the Story”
The core of the fan frustration stems from Damian Priest’s repeated eliminations of McIntyre, a narrative that some feel has become predictable. McIntyre, however, is adamant that this is merely a chapter in a much larger, year-long saga.
“I appreciated when the fans reaction was, oh my goodness, it’s Priest and Drew, there’s nothing there. I’m like bloody hell, give us a chance to tell the story,” McIntyre stated in an interview with The Daily Star, acknowledging the initial wave of doubt.
A Year-Long Grudge: From WrestleMania 40 to Mania 41
McIntyre traces the roots of the animosity back to last year’s WrestleMania, where Priest capitalized on a vulnerable McIntyre after an assault from CM Punk. “The thing with Priest has been going on since last year’s WrestleMania when he cashed-in on me after Punk assaulted me,” he explained.
He paints Priest as an opportunist, a character who thrives on exploiting McIntyre’s misfortunes. “He doesn’t know how to succeed unless it is at my expense. Elimination Chamber I claymore Cena. Instead of going ‘I’ll let Drew pin Cena first’, he eliminates me. It’s the only way he knows how to succeed because he is a vulture. A parasite. A big emo vulture.”
Frustration and Retribution: “He Deserves the Biggest Stage”
McIntyre’s frustration is palpable, and he views the current feud as the culmination of Priest’s persistent interference. “Finally, he’s got my attention because they’ve got nothing else,” he asserted, suggesting that Priest’s actions have finally pushed him to his breaking point.
He promises retribution, promising a decisive victory if the match makes it to WrestleMania. “I stomped him in his big stupid head last week and if he wants to keep coming back for more, if it goes all the way to Mania, it’s a year in the making story and he deserves the biggest stage of all to get his stupid looking arse kicked.”
A Story Worthy of WrestleMania: McIntyre’s Belief
While WWE has yet to officially confirm the match for WrestleMania 41, McIntyre’s passionate defense of the storyline indicates a strong belief in its potential. He urges fans to look beyond the immediate repetitions and consider the larger narrative.
McIntyre’s message is clear: give them time, and they’ll deliver a story worthy of the grandest stage. He emphasizes the year-long buildup and the personal animosity, suggesting that the feud has the potential to deliver a memorable WrestleMania moment.
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