Wrestling aficionado Dave Meltzer recently delved into the ongoing saga of Drew McIntyre’s contract status with WWE, hinting that despite not yet putting pen to paper on a contract extension, the 38-year-old powerhouse is unlikely to bid farewell to the company anytime soon.
McIntyre, dubbed the Scottish Psychopath, is primed to clash with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania for the illustrious World Heavyweight Championship.
With an electrifying promise to secure the title before a live audience in Philadelphia, McIntyre aims to replicate his earlier WWE Championship triumph during the challenging era of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adding intrigue to the title showdown, CM Punk has been revealed as the guest commentator. Reports had previously surfaced suggesting McIntyre had yet to finalize a new deal with WWE, with his existing contract poised to expire post-WrestleMania.
During a recent segment on the Wrestling Observer Radio, Meltzer shed light on McIntyre’s evolving narrative within WWE, surmising that his recent accomplishments, ongoing story arcs, and forthcoming rivalries have likely bolstered his bargaining power during contract negotiations.
Reflecting on McIntyre’s decision to delay contract talks, Meltzer opined,
“The fact that McIntyre hasn’t signed…the belief is that he knows what the situation is, and he’s already promoting feuds for the Summer and the Fall, so I don’t think he’s planning on going anywhere.”
Furthermore, Meltzer emphasized McIntyre’s enhanced popularity among fans, attributing it to his calculated gamble of holding out on contract renewal. He remarked,
“Obviously, the character got over great…his price should be higher because he’s a much bigger star…so we’ll see how that all works out.”
As McIntyre embraces his latest persona, portraying a compelling heel character on the Road to WrestleMania XL, he recently shared insights into his character evolution during an interview with The Masked Man Show.
Describing his approach as authentic and grounded, McIntyre underscored the importance of being true to oneself on screen.
As the WWE universe eagerly awaits McIntyre’s championship aspirations at WrestleMania 40, the unfolding drama surrounding his contract negotiations adds an intriguing layer to his journey within the squared circle.
