The rollercoaster of emotions at WrestleMania 40 took an unexpected turn as Drew McIntyre’s ascent to the World Heavyweight Championship was swiftly followed by a stunning defeat, prompting a wave of reactions from fans and even his own brother, John Galloway.
In a monumental opening match, McIntyre displayed his prowess by overcoming Seth Rollins in a grueling battle, securing the coveted title and marking a significant milestone as only the second-ever World Heavyweight Champion.
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However, amidst the celebrations, tensions escalated as McIntyre engaged in a heated exchange with CM Punk, adding fuel to the fire of anticipation.
The brewing conflict erupted into chaos as McIntyre and Punk found themselves embroiled in a brawl, providing the perfect opportunity for Damian Priest to seize the moment and cash in his Money in the Bank contract.
In a shocking turn of events, Priest emerged victorious, dethroning McIntyre and clinching the championship.
Reacting to the abrupt change in fortunes, McIntyre’s brother, John Galloway, took to Twitter to express his frustration, emphasizing his disappointment with the outcome:
“Not staying after that bulls**t, I’m going to be there for my brother right now. Thank you for the nice messages but this is bo*****s. Goodnight Philadelphia,”
wrote Galloway, echoing the sentiments of many stunned viewers.
As Priest savored his newfound championship glory, joined by The Judgment Day in a jubilant post-match celebration, the land of WrestleMania underwent a dramatic transformation.
Despite Priest’s victory, the night was not without its losses, as evidenced by Finn Balor and Priest’s earlier defeat in the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match.
With Grayson Waller and Austin Theory clinching the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, and Awesome Truth securing the RAW Tag Team Titles, WrestleMania 40 delivered a whirlwind of surprises, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama in the WWE universe.
