WWE RAW has been under the formidable influence of Drew McIntyre, sparking widespread speculation about his potential departure from the company. The seasoned wrestler remains entrenched in a heated feud with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, a conflict that intensified following the cancellation of the CM Punk vs. Rollins program for WrestleMania 40.
In the latest episode, McIntyre delivered a Glasgow Kiss to Rollins earlier in the night but fell victim to a kick from Rhodes. The Scottish Psychopath made a dramatic return during the Bullrope Match main event, attacking Rhodes with a Claymore Kick, concluding the show on an intense note.
Earlier in the broadcast, General Manager Adam Pearce imposed a fine on McIntyre for assaulting Punk and Rollins in the previous week, despite their pre-existing injuries.
Amid uncertainties surrounding McIntyre’s WWE contract and WrestleMania plans, the former TNA World Heavyweight Champion proudly shared his status as the second-highest merchandise seller for WWE in terms of t-shirt sales. McIntyre showcased this achievement on Instagram Stories along with a tweet urging Rhodes to make the right choices on the road to WrestleMania 40.
The wrestler strategically promoted his newest WWE Shop t-shirt, featuring him posing next to a tombstone symbolizing Punk’s WrestleMania XL main event. Surprisingly, this t-shirt emerged as the top seller for McIntyre on the WWE Shop website, highlighting his commercial prowess.
As part of his promotional strategy, McIntyre employed the hashtag #WeWantCody, encouraging Rhodes to fulfill promises made to fans. The post humorously suggested that Twitter users should give their loved ones a meme on a shirt. The wrestler emphasized his commitment to financial success, adopting a seemingly new catchphrase.
The Road to WrestleMania 40 unfolded with a dynamic in-ring segment on RAW, featuring McIntyre, Rhodes, and Rollins. However, the segment received criticism from wrestling veteran Vince Russo, who argued that fans were disinterested due to repetitive outcomes in previous matches between the three stars.
Russo emphasized the need for fresh storylines to captivate the audience, asserting that the current narrative lacked intrigue.
McIntyre and Rollins, with a history dating back to 2012, have engaged in numerous singles and multi-man matches. The televised singles record sees Rollins with 7 wins and McIntyre with 5, culminating in their last encounter where Rollins retained the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE RAW: Day 1.
