Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving The Rock and D-Von Dudley.
• Drew McIntyre had a standout 2024 and is determined to become World Champion again in 2025. During WWE RAW’s Netflix debut on January 6th, a backstage conversation between McIntyre and The Rock sparked major fan speculation. Now, McIntyre has revealed that The Rock is working on a favor he requested.
In an interview with Mail Online, McIntyre reflected on his relationship with The Rock, highlighting the latter’s support and advice throughout his career. McIntyre shared that he had gifted The Rock a sword when he re-signed with WWE and expressed gratitude for The Rock including him in a live stream after one of his matches.
McIntyre also revealed he had seized the chance to ask for a favor during their recent interaction:
“He always had such positive public comments. When I re-signed, I sent the sword as a little gift. He has always been there for advice and to include me in his live stream after the match, I wasn’t exactly expecting it, but I feel very honored that he’s willing to shine a kind of light on me.
And he swore first, then I saw an opportunity. It’s so hard not to swear being Scottish. So I got a little laugh, and I got to ask a little favor, and he’s working on that for me.”
While McIntyre didn’t disclose the specifics of the favor, fans are buzzing with excitement about what it could mean for his WWE future. The connection between The Rock and McIntyre continues to intrigue, leaving fans eager to see how this favor might play into McIntyre’s journey in 2025.
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• D-Von Dudley recently opened up about his experience working under Vince McMahon, sharing both criticisms and respect for the former WWE Chairman’s leadership style.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Dudley criticized McMahon for his tendency to berate talent in a way that made them feel small and humiliated.
Here’s what the WWE Hall of Famer said:
“In terms of Vince McMahon, some of the things I didn’t like were that when you did something wrong, you knew your a$$ was in trouble, and you had to face him.
Nobody wanted to walk that hall of shame or listen to Vince berate them. It probably makes you feel like a child. You’re a grown-a$$ man, and yet you’re getting berated like there’s no tomorrow. He makes you feel that small; he can do that.
He has this way—it’s like a puppeteer; he can make you happy, he can make you sad. It all depends on how you make him feel.”
Despite his criticisms, Dudley acknowledged his respect for McMahon, crediting him for giving him the opportunity to become a major name in professional wrestling.
Dudley’s comments echo those of other wrestlers who have spoken about McMahon’s demanding and high-pressure backstage environment.
