The WWE universe was abuzz recently when it was revealed that Drew McIntyre, the Scottish Warrior, had renewed his contract with the company.
The celebration was made all the more special by a surprise visit from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who congratulated McIntyre on his new deal and presented him with a Scottish Claymore Sword as a token of appreciation.
However, behind the scenes, it was a masterclass in negotiation that secured McIntyre a better deal.
According to veteran WWE manager Dutch Mantell, McIntyre played his cards perfectly throughout the contract negotiations.
On a recent episode of Story Time with Dutch Mantell, Mantell revealed that McIntyre kept WWE management guessing about his intentions, leaving them wondering if he would jump ship to AEW. This uncertainty ultimately worked in McIntyre’s favor, as WWE officials were forced to sweeten the deal to keep him on board.
Meanwhile, McIntyre’s on-screen persona has been heating up in recent weeks, particularly in his escalating feud with CM Punk. The tension between the two megastars has been building for months, with McIntyre’s hatred for Punk reaching a boiling point.
The drama unfolded at WrestleMania XL, where McIntyre won the World Heavyweight Championship, only to have his moment of triumph ruined by a cash-in from Damian Priest following an altercation with Punk.
The tension continued to simmer on a recent episode of WWE RAW, where McIntyre was drafted to the red brand, only to be confronted by Punk, who vowed to ruin his life.
The stage is now set for a blockbuster feud between two of the WWE’s top performers. With the contract negotiations now behind him, McIntyre can focus on settling scores in the ring, and the WWE universe is eagerly anticipating the moment when these two giants collide.
