Drew McIntyre Breaks Silence on the 1-Year Anniversary of His Epic Hell in a Cell Match with CM Punk

Drew McIntyre has reminisced about going through hell with CM Punk at last year's Bad Blood PLE.

Drew McIntyre Breaks Silence on the 1-Year Anniversary of His Epic Hell in a Cell Match with CM Punk

CM Punk and Drew McIntyre (via- WWE)

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It has already been one year since Drew McIntyre and CM Punk beat the living hell out of each other inside that unforgiving Hell in a Cell structure. On its first anniversary, the Scot has posted some of the most gruesome images from that bloodbath on his Instagram account. He also wrote, “Highest of highs. Lowest of lows. One year on.”

Even though McIntyre ended up losing to Punk after miscuing a Claymore kick with his back landing on the edge of the steel steps, it was more about inflicting as much pain as one could. Both men were busted open, but the Scot was leaking blood from his forehead after the ‘Best in the World’ crashed a metal toolbox right into his face.

For the unversed, McIntyre received 16 staples in its aftermath to close the wound from the brutal encounter. What these men accomplished in the ring that night was the utmost respect of the WWE Universe, more than anything.

The fans were utterly disgruntled after learning that Punk vs. McIntyre lost its rightful main event spot on the Bad Blood PLE just because The Rock was slated for a surprise appearance to close the show.

‘The Final Boss’ did come out at the end to stare down everyone. However, in hindsight, it meant nothing. It just makes one even more indignant over Punk and McIntyre not getting to destroy each other in the last match on the card. Nonetheless, that PLE is majorly remembered for their bout, which is hailed as one of the most critically acclaimed matches of the modern era.

How have things been for Drew McIntyre of late?

It has only gone downhill for Drew McIntyre ever since getting out of the CM Punk vortex last year. Quite recently, ‘The Scottish Psychopath’ unsuccessfully challenged Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE title at Wrestlepalooza. The refereeing in the match was subpar, and it led to McIntyre’s loss. The 40-year-old was whining about it on SmackDown a couple of weeks ago.

Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre [via- WWE]

He even wondered if the referees worked for Rhodes instead of WWE. SmackDown GM Nick Aldis had to come out and ask the former WWE Champion to get over complaining, as the referee’s decision was deemed final. McIntyre called it “BS” before getting confronted by Jacob Fatu. ‘The Samoan Werewolf’ hadn’t been seen on television for quite a few weeks.

After getting face-to-face with the towering Scot, Fatu went berserk at the former 3MB member for blaming everyone but himself for his wrongdoings. McIntyre snapped at the former US Champion for daring to talk to him like that. ‘The Chosen One’ then noted that he would’ve put Fatu in his place had it not been for his injured leg.

The erstwhile enforcer of Solo Sikoa eventually landed a superkick on McIntyre after the latter took a cheap shot on Fatu. They’re expected to feud based on that kind of explosive interaction. The two of them were part of a Fatal-4-Way match at WWE Backlash. Back then, Fatu was defending his United States Championship against McIntyre, Damian Priest, and LA Knight.

Drew McIntyre still wants that elusive John Cena match

With John Cena nearing the end of his WWE farewell tour, the fans are eager to know his last opponent. While there’s nothing that suggests it would be Drew McIntyre only, the mere prospect of it is quite fascinating. Last month, ‘The Scottish Warrior’ revealed his latest stance on the Peacemaker actor after having talked enough trash about him since the beginning of this year.

Drew McIntyre and John Cena
Drew McIntyre and John Cena [via- WrestlingInc]

On Cheap Heat with Peter Rosenberg, McIntyre appeared glad to have Cena finally reverting back to being a babyface. The Scot boasted about how he’d target the Hollywood mogul once dethroning Cody Rhodes for the WWE title at Wrestlepalooza, which didn’t happen. He talked about getting a chance to share the ring with the 17-time world champion to prove his worth as a main eventer.

The Ayr-born wrestler called Cena one of the best in the business with the kind of performances he’s delivered despite being in his late 40s. ‘The Cenation Leader’ will retire at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 13. He could absolutely find himself standing across from McIntyre that evening in the nation’s capital.

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